The first Brian Ray Signature SG was a 2015 Custom Shop model. It is based on the Historic SG Standard. A stopbar tailpiece is included and can be fitted without any modification or exposed holes from the Bigsby. Curiously, Gibson's promotional photos of this model were released in black and white.
In 2019, a new signature SG Junior model was released. Some unique features of this model include the convert-able bridge that allows easy swapping between the equipped ABR Tune-O-Matic bridge and a wraparound tailpiece, the push/pull enabled induction coil for noise reduction, and a slightly thicker body.
Standard (2015)[]
- $4,699 - $5,099 Street
Body:
- Solid Honduran Mahogany body
- One-piece construction
- Historic deep beveling
- Angled heel
- Tapered horn tips
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Amber-tinted clearcoat
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Custom profile
- Set-in construction
- Hot hide glue
- Unsheathed truss rod
- 4 degree angle
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Cellulose trapezoid inlays
- 12" radius
- Medium Open Book headstock w/ Holly veneer
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Crown
- 17o pitch
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- 24 5/8" scale
- Nylon nut
- Cut by Plek machine
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply, neck
- Thinner style
- Fret-edge binding
Electronics:
- Custom wound Burstbucker 1 Humbucker (Neck)
- AlNiCo III magnet
- 8.0k Ohms DCR
- Nickel plated cover
- '57 Classic Plus Humbucker (Bridge)
- AlNiCo II magnet
- 8.5k Ohms DCR
- Nickel plated covers
- Switchcraft 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
- Push/Pull coil split
- CTS 500k vintage audio taper pots
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- Gotoh SD90 Kluson-reissue tuning machines
- 1:15 ratio
- Green Keystone buttons
- Single line, single ring
- 3-ply white "Angel Wing" pickguard
- Wide bevel angle
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- Single-ply white, wide bevel angle
- White single-ply tenon cover
- "Brian Ray / '63 SG" engravig
- Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Bigsby B5 tremolo w/ Vibramate
- Stopbar & studs included
Finishes:
- Silver Fox
'62 Junior (2019)[]
- $4,199 Street
Body:
- Solid Honduran Mahogany body
- 1/8" thicker than standard SG
- One-piece construction
- Historic deep beveling
- Angled heel
- Tapered horn tips
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- VOS patina
- Amber-tinted clearcoat
Neck:
- 1-pc quartersawn Honduran Mahogany
- Custom 1962 Slim Taper C profile
- Set-in construction
- Hot hide glue
- Unsheathed truss rod
- Joins body at 22nd fret
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Cellulose trapezoid inlays
- Crown inlay at 12th fret
- 12" radius
- Medium Open Book headstock w/ Holly veneer
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Gibson logo
- Inlaid Mother of Pearl Crown
- 17o pitch
- 22 Dunlop 6100 jumbo frets
- Leveled by Plek machine
- 24 5/8" scale
- Nylon nut
- Cut by Plek machine
- 1 11/16" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply, neck
- Thinner style
- Fret-edge binding
Electronics:
Brian Ray ’62 Gibson SG Junior
- One "Dog Ear" P-90
- AlNiCo V magnet
- 8.4K Ohms DCR
- Black plastic cover
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
- Push/Pull for Induction Coil Circuit
- CTS 500k vintage audio taper pots
- Switchcraft output jack
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- VOS patina
- Gotoh SD90 Kluson-reissue tuning machines
- 1:15 ratio
- Green Keystone buttons
- Single line, single ring
- 3-ply pickguard
- Wide bevel angle
- Bell shaped truss rod cover
- 2-ply
- Hot-stamped Brian Ray signature
- Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Brass saddles
- Short Maestro vibrola
- Ebony block w/ Mother of Pearl inlays
Finishes:
- White Fox