The Gibson SG Standard '61 Faded captures the unmistakable look, feel and tone of the earliest SG models, combining vintage-inspired appointments with the legendary craftsmanship of a USA-built Gibson. Based on the iconic 1961 design that introduced the SG to the world, the lightweight solid mahogany body features the classic deeply bevelled double cutaways for exceptional upper fret access, while the SlimTaper™ mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets provide the fast, effortless playability that has made the SG a favourite of players including Angus Young, Tony Iommi and Derek Trucks. Finished in a beautifully worn-looking Faded nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar offers the appearance and feel of a well-played instrument while allowing the wood to resonate freely. A pair of Gibson 60s Burstbucker™ humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets deliver authentic PAF-inspired tones with exceptional clarity, warmth and harmonic richness, while individual volume and tone controls with hand-wired Orange Drop® capacitors provide a wide range of classic Gibson sounds. Vintage-inspired appointments including the small 5-ply teardrop pickguard, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons and a Graph Tech® nut complete this faithful recreation of one of Gibson's most celebrated electric guitars. Supplied with a genuine Gibson hardshell case, the Gibson SG Standard '61 Faded is equally at home delivering everything from sparkling cleans to vintage blues, hard rock and classic metal. Oxygen Music is proud to stock a wide range of Gibson guitars, including the SG Standard '61 Faded Electric Guitar.