Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar - Pelham Blue

The Gibson SG Standard ’61 Maestro Vibrola is a striking tribute to the vibrato-equipped models of the early ’60s, delivering the sharp attack, lightweight playability and expressive voice that made the SG an icon. Available here in classic Pelham Blue, this Guitar Center Exclusive captures the look and feel of the era, pairing the SG’s unmistakable double-cut silhouette with an elegant custom shop aesthetic and period-correct hardware. Built around a lightweight mahogany body with deeply sculpted scarfing and a fast SlimTaper mahogany neck, this ’61 reissue delivers the resonance, sustain and upper-fret access that long defined the SG experience. Burstbucker 61R and 61T pickups provide articulate vintage-inspired humbucker tones with added top-end presence and dynamic response, while handwired controls with Orange Drop capacitors preserve clarity and musical detail across the guitar’s full tonal range.

Classic Mahogany Construction for Lightweight Resonance

The SG Standard ’61 Maestro Vibrola stays true to the lightweight mahogany construction and deeply sculpted double-cut body design that helped establish the SG as one of Gibson’s most recognizable electric guitars. Its contoured body shape feels agile and resonant while providing effortless access across all 22 frets, making the SG exceptionally comfortable for both rhythm work and expressive lead playing. A glued-in mahogany neck enhances sustain and tonal richness, while the 22nd-fret neck joint contributes to the SG’s famously unrestricted upper-register feel. Together, these design elements give the SG Standard ’61 its fast, responsive character and unmistakable playing experience.

Burstbucker 61 Pickups With Vintage-Inspired Bite and Clarity

A Burstbucker 61R in the neck position and Burstbucker 61T in the bridge deliver the articulate bite, harmonic richness and cutting upper-mid response associated with classic early-’60s SG tones. The neck pickup produces warm cleans and expressive lead textures, while the bridge pickup adds aggressive attack and focused definition for crunchy rhythm work and singing solos. Handwired controls with Orange Drop capacitors help preserve tonal clarity and responsiveness, giving players smooth, usable control across the SG’s full dynamic range.

Fast SlimTaper Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

A SlimTaper mahogany neck gives the SG Standard ’61 its fast, comfortable playing feel while retaining the smooth response associated with classic Gibson neck construction. The bound rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and clarity under the fingers while supporting comfortable chord work and wide bends without fretting out. Twenty-two frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays complete the guitar’s vintage-inspired aesthetic, while the SG’s sculpted body access encourages fluid movement into higher fret positions.

Classic Maestro Vibrola and Exclusive Pelham Blue Finish

The Maestro Vibrola tailpiece adds subtle expressive vibrato capability while reinforcing the SG Standard ’61’s unmistakable vintage-inspired appearance with its iconic Lyre engraving. An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge provides stable intonation and classic Gibson sustain, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons maintain the period-correct aesthetic and dependable tuning performance. Finished in Pelham Blue—a highly prized Gibson custom color introduced in the early ’60s—this Guitar Center Exclusive SG Standard ’61 captures the bold vintage style associated with some of Gibson’s most sought-after instruments. Nickel hardware and black top hat knobs with silver reflectors complete the guitar’s unmistakable early-’60s visual identity.

A Vintage-Inspired SG With Iconic Style and Expressive Feel

The SG Standard ’61 Maestro Vibrola delivers the lightweight resonance, fast playability and articulate humbucker tone that made the SG one of Gibson’s most enduring electric guitar designs. From its deeply sculpted mahogany construction and SlimTaper neck to its expressive Maestro Vibrola and vintage-voiced Burstbucker pickups, every detail channels the feel and character of the early-’60s SG era. Finished in a Guitar Center Exclusive Pelham Blue and paired with a hardshell case, the SG Standard ’61 Maestro Vibrola captures classic Gibson style with timeless rock ’n’ roll authority.