{"product_id":"2005-gibson-sg-61-reissue-with-custombuckers-used-comm","title":"2005 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue with Custombuckers, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a USA-made recreation of one of the most important early versions of Gibson’s double-cutaway solid-body design, combining an exceptionally lightweight-feeling mahogany body with a fast \u003cstrong\u003e1960s SlimTaper-style mahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, bound rosewood fingerboard and traditional twin-humbucker electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar has also received a significant pickup upgrade. The original ’57 Classic humbuckers have been replaced with a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Custombuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing the guitar closer to Gibson Custom’s PAF-inspired tonal philosophy with a more open, dynamic and vintage-oriented response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in \u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 2005 example is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents an appealing option for players looking for an older USA Gibson SG with a premium pickup upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSG ’61 Reissue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Pickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custombuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Pickup Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson ’57 Classics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly-’60s-inspired SG upgraded with Gibson Custombuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, classic rock, hard rock, alternative and lead guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition reflects clear evidence of previous ownership and regular use while the guitar remains functional, playable and suitable for continued stage, studio, rehearsal and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important specification change is the installation of \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Custombucker humbuckers in place of the original ’57 Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2005 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ Original ’57 Classic Pickups Not Included Unless Supplied Separately\u003cbr\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly suited to somebody looking for an older Gibson to play regularly rather than a cosmetically pristine collector example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a guitar dating from 2005, visible evidence of normal use and ownership should be expected within the Good condition grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Gibson SG has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include the Custombucker pickups, three-way selector, individual volume and tone controls, output socket, frets, rosewood fingerboard, neck condition, tuning machines, Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included hardcase has also been checked for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup output, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The 2005 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Early-SG Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ’61 Reissue uses the ingredients most closely associated with the original early SG design: a thin solid mahogany body, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and twin humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a guitar with a noticeably different feel from a Les Paul despite sharing the same 24.75\" scale and traditional Gibson electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast 1960s SlimTaper Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining features of the ’61 Reissue is its slim neck profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with thicker 1950s-style Gibson necks, the profile feels quicker and less substantial in the fretting hand, making it particularly appealing for lead playing, fast position changes and players who simply prefer a slimmer Gibson neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGibson Custombucker Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual guitar is fitted with \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Custombuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing its factory ’57 Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustombuckers were developed by Gibson Custom as a more detailed interpretation of vintage PAF-style humbuckers, using Alnico III magnets and intentionally unbalanced coils. They provide a particularly dynamic response with excellent clarity and harmonic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent Upper-Fret Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim double-cutaway body and high neck joint are fundamental to the SG’s playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a Les Paul, the highest frets are exceptionally easy to reach, making the SG particularly effective for lead players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Gibson Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo independent volume controls, two tone controls and a three-way pickup selector provide the familiar Gibson twin-humbucker layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it easy to preset contrasting rhythm and lead sounds and switch between them during a performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCustombuckers vs Original ’57 Classics\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar originally used \u003cstrong\u003eGibson ’57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which were Gibson’s primary vintage-inspired production pickup during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custombuckers currently fitted are a later design developed for Gibson Custom’s Historic instruments. Compared with the balanced coils and Alnico II magnets traditionally associated with the ’57 Classic, Custombuckers use \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico III magnets and deliberately unbalanced coils\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a more open and dynamically sensitive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a player looking for vintage-inspired SG tones, the modification is particularly appealing because it changes the guitar without fundamentally altering what the ’61 Reissue is designed to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSG ’61 Reissue vs Gibson SG Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular SG Standard generally uses a larger pickguard and has historically been offered with a somewhat different neck joint and pickup specification. The ’61 Reissue is the stronger choice for players wanting the cleaner small-pickguard appearance and early-1960s-inspired construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSG ’61 Reissue vs Modern SG Standard ’61\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current SG Standard ’61 carries forward many of the same basic ideas, but this 2005 instrument represents Gibson’s earlier generation of the reissue. Its Custombucker upgrade also distinguishes it significantly from a standard-production modern example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSG ’61 Reissue vs Gibson Les Paul Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use mahogany construction, twin humbuckers and Gibson’s 24.75\" scale, but they feel dramatically different. The Les Paul is heavier and more substantial, whereas the SG is thinner, lighter-feeling and provides significantly easier upper-fret access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSG ’61 Reissue vs Gibson Custom Historic SG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gibson Custom Historic model goes considerably further in recreating vintage construction and details. This USA ’61 Reissue offers much of the fundamental early-SG playing experience without moving into the considerably higher Custom Shop price category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues-Rock Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custombuckers are particularly responsive to picking dynamics and guitar-volume adjustment, making the guitar well suited to clean, edge-of-breakup and overdriven valve-style tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Rock Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew guitar designs are as closely associated with rock music as the SG. Its focused midrange, easy upper-register access and twin humbuckers make it particularly effective for both rhythm and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLead Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim neck, 22-fret joint and double-cutaway body give excellent access to the highest register of the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Who Prefer Lightweight-Feeling Gibsons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn SG generally feels significantly less bulky than a Les Paul, making it appealing for long rehearsals and live sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGibson Enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2005 ’61 Reissue represents an earlier generation of Gibson USA production that is no longer available new in exactly the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverdriven valve amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuzz and boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes The SG ’61 Reissue Different?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ’61 Reissue focuses on the earliest form of the SG design rather than the later specification most commonly associated with the SG Standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small pickguard leaves the humbuckers mounted in individual pickup rings, while the slim neck and extended neck joint give the guitar the distinctive playing feel of Gibson’s early-1960s double-cut design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example goes one step further with its \u003cstrong\u003eCustombucker conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a more premium vintage-voiced pickup set while retaining the straightforward passive electronics of the original guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: From Les Paul To SG\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1961\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gibson radically redesigned the Les Paul. Instead of the thick single-cutaway body used throughout the 1950s, the new model featured an extremely thin mahogany body, twin pointed cutaways and extensive beveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, these instruments still carried the \u003cstrong\u003eLes Paul name\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why the earliest examples are often described today as 1961 Les Paul\/SG models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Paul himself was not closely involved with the new design, and his endorsement agreement with Gibson subsequently ended. Gibson gradually removed his name, with the model becoming known as the \u003cstrong\u003eSG – Solid Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ’61 Reissue was created decades later to recapture the appearance and feel of those earliest instruments rather than the later SG Standard design. The small pickguard, slim neck and deeply sculpted body are all key parts of that identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2005 example\u003c\/strong\u003e therefore represents Gibson USA’s interpretation of one of the most important transitional guitars in the company’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSG ’61 Reissue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s SlimTaper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Inlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrapezoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Neck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custombucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Bridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custombucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Factory Pickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTune-O-Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStopbar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall ’61-Style Pickguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-String\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar’s \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Custombuckers are not original 2005 factory equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gibson introduced the Custombucker in 2013, while the SG ’61 Reissue of this period was originally supplied with ’57 Classic humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar’s finish and serial number have not been supplied, so no finish-specific or serial-specific information has been assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custombuckers and guitar electronics are entirely passive and connect to a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned is often the only way to access earlier generations of discontinued Gibson models such as this 2005 SG ’61 Reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also provide opportunities to find instruments that have already received worthwhile upgrades. In this case, the fitted Gibson Custombuckers are a notable change from the original factory pickup specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned guitars are individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy older, modified and discontinued instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue with Custombuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly interesting player's SG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core guitar already offers everything that makes the ’61 Reissue attractive: lightweight-feeling mahogany construction, excellent upper-fret access, a slim neck and the clean small-pickguard appearance of the earliest SGs. Adding Gibson Custombuckers gives this example an additional layer of vintage-inspired response and dynamic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues, classic rock and hard-rock players who want an older USA SG with a slim neck and premium vintage-inspired pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG Specials, Epiphone SGs, SG Standards and more affordable twin-humbucker guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve amplifiers, overdrive, boost, fuzz, wah, delay and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custombuckers respond extremely well to the guitar's volume controls. Try setting the amp slightly dirtier than required and controlling gain directly from the SG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slim body and neck make the ’61 Reissue immediately different from a Les Paul, while the Custombuckers give this particular example a more open and responsive personality than the standard factory pickup specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players find the right equipment whether they're purchasing their first serious instrument, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something distinctive within the Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to expert advice from knowledgeable musicians, carefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment, secure ordering, UK-wide delivery and friendly support before and after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, amplifier, keyboard, drums or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the Custombuckers original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The guitar dates from 2005, while Gibson introduced the Custombucker in 2013. The factory pickups in a 2005 SG ’61 Reissue were ’57 Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Gibson Custombuckers active?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are traditional passive humbuckers and require no battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Custombuckers sound like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed around vintage PAF characteristics, with relatively open output, strong dynamic response and plenty of harmonic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the neck slimmer than a typical Les Paul?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ’61 Reissue uses a 1960s SlimTaper-style neck, which feels considerably slimmer than many 1950s-style Gibson profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an SG lighter than a Les Paul?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSGs normally feel significantly lighter because of their much thinner all-mahogany body, although the exact weight of this individual guitar has not been supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for high gain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Custombuckers retain good clarity with overdrive and distortion, although they are vintage-inspired rather than extremely high-output pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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