2007 Gibson Custom Les Paul SG '61 Reissue - Classic White The Altitude Summary

This 2007 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul SG ’61 Reissue (Art & Historic series) in Classic White is a proper, broken-in SG that delivers the fast feel, open midrange, and upper-fret access that made the early ’60s Standard a forever favorite. It’s in Very Good condition with honest player wear: plenty surface scratches and small dings, edge wear, and mild fret wear in the lower positions - all aesthetic wear, and just right in our opinion.

It plays fantastic with the slick, immediate response you want from a set-neck mahogany SG easy bends, quick attack, and that elastic “snap” when you dig in. The original electronics are intact, and there are no breaks.

At 7.38 lb, this one sits in a comfortable, typical SG range light enough for long sets and rehearsals, with a lively acoustic resonance that translates well plugged in. The Classic White has aged and yellowed beautifully, giving it the warm, vintage-leaning look players chase without the fragility of a true vintage piece. Serial number: 074612.

’61 DNA: Fast Neck, Big Access, Instant Familiarity

The SG ’61 Reissue is all about feel: a sleek, quick neck paired with the double-cut body makes the entire fretboard feel close and playable. Chords stay articulate, lead lines pop out easily, and high-register phrasing doesn’t require a change in technique you simply go there.

Mahogany Set-Neck Resonance with Real Midrange Authority

The all-mahogany, set-neck platform gives this guitar that classic SG voice: strong mids, a tight low end, and a singing top that cuts without getting brittle. It’s a natural fit for rock, punk, blues, and anything that wants touch sensitivity roll the volume back for cleaner textures, then push the amp and let it snarl.

Aged Classic White: The Right Kind of Patina

Classic White is iconic on an SG, and this one has matured the right way, subtle yellowing that reads vintage on stage and in the studio. The cosmetic wear is the kind that comes from being played, not neglected, and it suits the guitar’s Art & Historic vibe perfectly.

BurstBucker PAF Character

The 2007-era Gibson BurstBuckers in this ’61 Reissue SG deliver the kind of open, vintage-voiced PAF character that suits the model beautifully: airy top end, lively midrange, and enough bite to keep the guitar articulate without sounding harsh. In the neck position, they offer warm, rounded cleans and singing lead tones, while the bridge pickup brings the cut, crunch, and harmonic detail expected from a classic SG. Paired with the thin mahogany body and fast ’60s-style feel, these pickups help give the guitar its responsive, old-school Gibson voice.

Key Features

• 2007 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul SG ’61 Reissue (Art & Historic series)
• Classic White finish with natural aging/yellowing
• Serial number: 074612
• Weight: 7.80 lb
• Solid-body, double cutaway SG shape
• Set-neck construction; mahogany neck
• 24.75" scale length; 1.7" nut width
• Rosewood fretboard
• Original electronics, BurstBuckers in Neck & Bridge
• Very Good condition: surface scratches/dings, edge wear, mild lower-fret wear
  
• Includes COA

Product Specs:

Brand: Gibson Custom
Model: SG '61 Reissue (Custom Shop Art & Historic)
Finish: Classic White
Condition: Very Good
Made in: USA
Serial: 074612
Year: 2007
Weight: 7.80 lb
COA: Yes
Case: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe Double Band
Neck Dimensions: .80" / .92"
Neck Shape: '60 Slim C-Shape
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Material:
Inlays: Trapezoid
Pickups: Burstbucker (neck & bridge)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle
Body Material: Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Width: 1.7"
Scale Length: 24.75"
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