GibsonSG Standard '61 Electric Guitar - TV Yellow

The year was 1961, and Gibson was ready to turn the page. What came next was bold, fast and impossible to ignore. The Gibson SG Standard '61 solidbody electric guitar captures the energy and edge of that pivotal moment in music history. With razor-sharp double cutaways, effortless upper fret access and singing sustain, this guitar helped define the sound of everything from '60s psychedelia to early metal and modern blues rock. Built for fearless players and free thinkers, the SG '61 remains a timeless icon of tone and attitude. Mahogany Body and SlimTaper Neck for Comfortable Playability Sculpted from solid mahogany, the SG Standard '61 delivers warm resonance and dynamic response while staying lightweight enough for marathon sets. The deep body bevels and fast SlimTaper neck make it a joy to play, whether you're comping chords or racing through leads. A bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets gives your fingers room to roam—this is a neck made for expression. 61R and 61T Humbuckers for Punch and Clarity Voiced to reflect the tone of early SGs, the 61R and 61T humbuckers offer clarity, smooth mids and tight low-end growl. From clean blues to fuzzed-out rock, these pickups adapt with ease. Orange Drop capacitors and audio taper pots keep your tone consistent and musical at any volume. It's the kind of flexible power that lets you move from vintage warmth to modern crunch without skipping a beat. Premium Hardware Built for the Stage The SG Standard 61 is built for performance with a Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stopbar tailpiece for rock-solid intonation and sustain. Keystone tuners hold your tuning through aggressive bends and fast changes, while nickel-plated hardware adds vintage-inspired shine. From studio sessions to stage lights, it's ready to go the distance. Classic Design With Modern Refinements With its five-ply teardrop pickguard, deep bevels and gloss nitrocellulose finish, the SG Standard '61 delivers vintage looks with modern balance. Subtle updates to tuning stability, playability and electronics bring this classic firmly into the present. It's a time-honored build that feels just right in today's music world. Why Choose the Gibson SG Standard '61? For players who want speed, soul and a direct line to rock history, the SG Standard '61 hits every mark. It's a no-compromise guitar with the tone, feel and heritage to handle anything from garage jams to headline sets. If your style leans loud, fast and fearless, this SG is ready for it.