SG® 1963 LES PAUL CUSTOM REISSUE 3PU MST

A Custom Classic

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

The last year of the "Les Paul™" moniker on the SG™ Custom was also the first year of the Maestro™ Vibrola...1963. Gibson Custom Shop has proudly recreated this desirable version of the SG Custom down to the original construction methods and contours. The result is a beautiful, versatile and tremendous-sounding instrument that plays effortlessly. The solid ebony fingerboard and revamped vintage-style electronics help it attain new sonic heights with clarity and sustain. From the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns to the sonic experience, it's the top of the line SG in every respect!

Body Styles SG
Body Shape SG
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief None
Profile 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Gold Bridge ABR-1
Tailpiece Long Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
Pickguard White Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs Black Top Hats w/ Gold Inserts
Switch Tip Cream
Switch washer Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers White
Strap Buttons Brass
Mounting Rings Black M69
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Middle Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (if applicable)
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags