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93 61 ri

1993

The '61 Reissue (also referred to as Les Paul SG '61 Reissue) was introduced in 1992 as a redesigned version of the SG-62, correcting the inaccurate body shape and pickguard of that model. Curiously, most catalogs showed it still having the old pickguard (but correct body shape) throughout the '90s. Note that the COA still referred to it as a 1962 Reissue until at least 1993. It became a staple of the SG lineup for the next 20 years.

In 2013, it was discontinued, but was effectively replaced by the SG Original. Also, the Standard for that year assumed many of the '61 Reissue's features. In 2014, a limited run Standard '61 model had similar features as well. In 2016, a limited "proprietary" run was done for certain retailers. In 2019, the Standard '61 again effectively resurrected the '61 Reissue, only with the narrower headstock design and new "61" humbuckers in place of '57 Classics.

Related:

'61 Reissue Edit

12 61ri-0

2012

  • 1995: $1,295 Street (est.)
  • 1998: $1,559 Street (est.)
  • 2003-2004: $1,649 Street
  • 2006-2007: $1,899 Street
    • $1,589 (Sapphire Blue, 2006)
    • $1,799 (Sapphire Blue, 2007)
  • 2008: $2,089 Street
  • 2009-2012: $1,999 Street
    • $1,675 Street (Sale, end of 2012)

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • 5 degree angle
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
  • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • '61 style heel
  • Slim Taper profile (.800/.895")
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • Classic font style
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
  • "Made in U.S.A." stamp
  • 17o headstock pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 9/16" scale
  • Corian nut (2009-2012)
    • Cut by Plek machine
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Thinner style
  • Fret-edge binding

Electronics:

  • Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 300k volume
    • 500k tone
00 61 2

Hardware:

  • Nickel Hardware
  • Grover Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 14:1 ratio
    • Green Key buttons
  • 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge (1992-2003)
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge (2004-2012)
  • Stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro vibrola (2000-2001)

Finishes:

  • Heritage Cherry 
  • Ebony (1994 Limited Run) 
  • Sapphire Blue (2006) 
  • Classic White (2011-2012) 

'61 Reissue Guitar of the Week (Week 6, 2007) Edit

07 61 gotw-0

Limited run of 400 units.

Notably played by Joel O'Keefe of Airbourne.

  • $1,699 - $1,899 Street
  • $1,499 (2008 clearance)

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • 5 degree angle
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
  • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • '61 style heel
  • Slim Taper profile (.800/.895")
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • Classic font style
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
  • "Made in U.S.A." stamp
  • 17o headstock pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 9/16" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Thinner style
  • Fret-edge binding

Electronics:

  • Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 300k volume
    • 500k tone

Hardware:

  • Gold Hardware
  • Grover Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 14:1 ratio
    • Green Key buttons
  • 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Antique Ebony 

'61 Reissue Guitar of the Week (Week 26, 2007) Edit

07 61 CW

Limited run of 400 units.

  • $1,899 Street

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • 5 degree angle
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
  • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • '61 style heel
  • Slim Taper profile (.800/.895")
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • Classic font style
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
  • "Made in U.S.A." stamp
  • 17o headstock pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 9/16" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Thinner style
  • Fret-edge binding

Electronics:

  • Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 300k volume
    • 500k tone

Hardware:

  • Nickel Hardware
  • Grover Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 14:1 ratio
    • Green Key buttons
  • 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • Single-ply, black
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Classic White 

'61 Reissue Guitar of the Week (Week 35, 2007) Edit

07 61 satin

Limited run of 400 units.

  • $1,499 Street

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • 5 degree angle
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
  • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • '61 style heel
  • Slim Taper profile (.800/.895")
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • Classic font style
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
  • "Made in U.S.A." stamp
  • 17o headstock pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 9/16" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Thinner style
  • Fret-edge binding

Electronics:

  • Two '57 Classic / Classic Plus Humbuckers
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.9k (neck) & 8.5k (bridge) Ohms DCR
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 300k volume
    • 500k tone

Hardware:

  • Nickel Hardware
  • Grover Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 14:1 ratio
    • Green Key buttons
  • 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • Single-ply, black
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Antique Satin Walnut 

'61 Reissue Satin (2012) Edit

12 61 satin-0
  • $1,199 - $1,499 Street

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • 5 degree angle
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
  • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • '61 style heel
  • Slim Taper profile (.800/.890")
  • Baked Maple fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • Classic font style
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
  • "Made in U.S.A." stamp
  • 17o headstock pitch
  • 22 frets
    • Leveled by Plek machine
  • 24 9/16" scale
  • Corian nut
    • Cut by Plek machine
  • 1 11/16" nut width
    12 61 satin 3-0

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Thinner style
  • Fret-edge binding

Electronics:

  • Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    12 61 satin 2-0

Hardware:

  • Chrome Hardware
  • TonePros Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 16:1 ratio
    • Green Key buttons
  • 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Worn Brown 
  • Worn Cherry 
  • Satin Ebony 

'61 Reissue "Limited Proprietary Run" (2016) Edit

16 61ri3
  • $1,899 Street

Body:

  • Beveled, solid Honduran Mahogany body
  • Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • 5 degree angle
    • Franklin Titebond 50 glue
  • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • '61 style heel
  • Slim Taper profile (.800/.895")
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Resin impregnated fiberboard veneer
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
    • Classic font style
  • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
  • "Made in U.S.A." stamp
  • 17o headstock pitch
  • 22 frets
    • Leveled by Plek machine
  • 24 9/16" scale
  • TekToid self-lubricating nut
    • Cut by Plek machine
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Thinner style
  • Fret-edge binding
16 61 2

Electronics:

  • Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.9k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots

Hardware:

  • Nickel Hardware
  • Grover Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 14:1 ratio
    • Green Key buttons
  • 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Heritage Cherry 
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