Historic SG bite with Custom Shop DNA and real-world pricing
This Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard in Aged Classic White is what happens when Epiphone teams up with the Gibson Custom Shop to nail one of the most important rock guitars ever made. You get that razor sharp 60s SG attack, slinky feel, and vintage styling, loaded with legit Gibson BurstBuckers and premium wiring, without having to sell off half your rig.
This particular guitar, serial number 21111534818, is a demo piece. That means a few honest pick scratches on top, a lower price, the same full warranty, and a killer player that is already itching to hit a loud amp.
1961 SG feel with a resonant mahogany body
The heart of this thing is the two-piece solid mahogany body with Custom Shop Historic bevels. It is light, lively, and aggressive in all the right ways, with that immediate SG response that jumps the moment you hit a chord. At right around 6 pounds it hangs easy on the shoulder but still has enough mass to give you sustain and bloom when you lean into it.
The Aged Classic White finish and long SG pickguard nail the early 60s look, while the aged gloss keeps it from feeling plastic or sticky. It feels more like a guitar that has already seen some stages, not something that just rolled out of a warehouse.
SlimTaper neck that disappears in your hand
If you like fast, comfortable necks, this one hits that sweet spot. The one-piece mahogany SlimTaper C profile fills your hand just enough so you can dig in, but it stays sleek enough for quick runs, big stretches, and hours of play without fatigue.
The 12 inch Indian laurel fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and pearloid trapezoid inlays all work together for smooth bends, clean chords, and easy vibrato. It plays like the best kind of familiar: everything right where you expect it to be the moment you plug in.
BurstBuckers, CTS pots, and Mallory caps for real Gibson growl
Tone is where this guitar punches way above the Epiphone price tag. A Gibson BurstBucker 2 in the neck and BurstBucker 3 in the bridge give you that chewy midrange, vocal top end, and tight low end that made the early SGs legendary. Clean tones are glassy and clear, with just enough warmth. Push a cranked amp or your favorite drive pedal and it snarls, grinds, and sings.
CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and Switchcraft toggle and jack keep the signal path solid and reliable. Volume and tone controls feel smooth and musical, so you can ride the knobs for everything from chimey cleans to saturated grit without losing clarity.
Rock solid hardware and stage ready details
The Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece keep tuning stable and sustain strong, with nickel hardware that feels solid under the hand. Epiphone Deluxe double ring tuners hold pitch tight whether you are digging into big bends or dropping into heavy riffs.
The long 5-ply black SG pickguard, nickel pickup covers, black top hat knobs, and vintage-correct switch details all lean into that early 60s vibe. The Graph Tech nut keeps things slick at the headstock, so bends and tuning changes feel smooth instead of grabby.
Demo deal, full warranty, vintage style case included
This is a demo guitar, which means it has been on the wall, played a bit, and shows some pick scratches on the top. The good news is that the wear is cosmetic only, the guitar is fully inspected and dialed in, and you get a price break on a guitar that sounds and plays like brand new. Functionally, it is 100 percent.
You also get a vintage-style hardshell case in the deal, so it is ready for gigs, rehearsal, or the studio right out of the box. Our techs give it a full Player-Perfect setup before it ships, so when it lands at your door, all you have to do is plug in and make some noise.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team about whether this 1961 Les Paul SG Standard is the right fit for you.
