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Full-length view of a cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and trapezoid inlays, resting in a pink-lined case.
01 / 24Full-length view of a cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and trapezoid inlays, resting in a pink-lined case.
Full-frame shot of a cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
02 / 24Full-frame shot of a cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
The cherry red SG guitar is shown from the back, resting in its open, plush-lined hard case.
03 / 24The cherry red SG guitar is shown from the back, resting in its open, plush-lined hard case.
The back of a cherry red SG, showing the neck joint, black control cavity cover, and light surface wear.
04 / 24The back of a cherry red SG, showing the neck joint, black control cavity cover, and light surface wear.
Cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and four black control knobs, resting in a pink-lined brown case.
05 / 24Cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and four black control knobs, resting in a pink-lined brown case.
A cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato and black pickguard stands next to a brown hardshell case.
06 / 24A cherry red SG with a Bigsby vibrato and black pickguard stands next to a brown hardshell case.
The guitar's glossy black headstock with cream tuning pegs and an inlaid crown is centered, showing the top of the fretboard.
07 / 24The guitar's glossy black headstock with cream tuning pegs and an inlaid crown is centered, showing the top of the fretboard.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
08 / 24Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing some wear and string marks.
09 / 24Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing some wear and string marks.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid pearloid inlays and silver frets, showing light wear on the wood.
10 / 24Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid pearloid inlays and silver frets, showing light wear on the wood.
Rear view of the cherry red headstock and neck, showing six cream-buttoned tuners with chrome housings.
11 / 24Rear view of the cherry red headstock and neck, showing six cream-buttoned tuners with chrome housings.
Rear view of the cherry red headstock and neck, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners with light wear.
12 / 24Rear view of the cherry red headstock and neck, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners with light wear.
Cherry red SG body, angled from the lower bout, showing a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
13 / 24Cherry red SG body, angled from the lower bout, showing a Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
Close-up of the cherry SG body, showing the black pickguard, humbucker pickups, and Bigsby vibrato system.
14 / 24Close-up of the cherry SG body, showing the black pickguard, humbucker pickups, and Bigsby vibrato system.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the black pickguard, two humbuckers, Bigsby, and four control knobs.
15 / 24Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the black pickguard, two humbuckers, Bigsby, and four control knobs.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, four black control knobs, and cream toggle switch.
16 / 24Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, four black control knobs, and cream toggle switch.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, two humbuckers, four control knobs, and selector switch.
17 / 24Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the Bigsby vibrato, black pickguard, two humbuckers, four control knobs, and selector switch.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the Bigsby vibrato and bridge with some wear and a visible screw hole.
18 / 24Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the Bigsby vibrato and bridge with some wear and a visible screw hole.
The cherry red SG's back shows a black control cavity cover, light surface scratches, and a small chip on the lower bout edge.
19 / 24The cherry red SG's back shows a black control cavity cover, light surface scratches, and a small chip on the lower bout edge.
The back of the cherry red SG body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and control cavity cover, with minor surface wear.
20 / 24The back of the cherry red SG body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and control cavity cover, with minor surface wear.
The back of a cherry red SG, showing the neck joint, strap button, and some light wear on the glossy finish.
21 / 24The back of a cherry red SG, showing the neck joint, strap button, and some light wear on the glossy finish.
The back of a cherry red SG, showing a black control cavity cover, strap button, and light scratches on the lower bout.
22 / 24The back of a cherry red SG, showing a black control cavity cover, strap button, and light scratches on the lower bout.
The guitar's cherry red neck, with a glossy finish and visible light wear, is shown vertically against a white background.
23 / 24The guitar's cherry red neck, with a glossy finish and visible light wear, is shown vertically against a white background.
Two guitar pickups, one marked "PATENT APPLIED FOR" and the other "Jackson J-90C", rest on a cherry red guitar body.
24 / 24Two guitar pickups, one marked "PATENT APPLIED FOR" and the other "Jackson J-90C", rest on a cherry red guitar body.

Gibson

1996 Gibson '61 SG Reissue Cherry Finish Added Bigsby w/OHSC

$1,895.00

Available

  • Year1996
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1996
Model
Gibson '61 SG Reissue Cherry Finish Added Bigsby
Finish
Cherry
Condition
Very Good
Originality
reissue
Made in
Germany
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.69
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.76
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.88
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Frets
Original Frets Show Some Wear - Playability Is Just Fine

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Pickup Covers Removed - We Do Not Have The Original Pickup Covers

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1996 Gibson '61 SG Reissue In Cherry 

In Very Good Overall Condition - Playwear Throughout - Small Nicks, Scratches, And Bumps - Please See All Photos 

Added Bigsby - Upgraded German Made Roller Bridge - We Do Not Have The Original Bridge Or Stop Tail

Original Gibson '57 Classic Pickup In The Neck Position (7.8k) 

Upgraded Jackson J-90C Bridge Pickup (16.1k) - We Do Not Have The Original Bridge Pickup 

Original Pots

Neck Depth: ..76" At The 1st Fret - .88" At The 12th Fret 

Comes With The Original Gibson Hardshell Case Shown In Photos 

This 30 year old SG drips vibes. The previous owner added the Bigsby early in its life. Infact, all the changes were made early on. This guitar has been in this format longer than it was stock. Very resonant axe. You can get just another stock Cherry '61 reissue or this one that is broken in like an old glove. Be a bit different. 

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