Gibson SG Standard 61 Vintage Cherry 2019

This second hand electric guitar is in great condition.

Includes original Gibson Hard Case and paperwork.

Gibson SG Standard ’61 Vintage Cherry — a guitar that channels vintage-60s tone and looks, updated with modern playability and build.

 What stands out

1. Classic SG styling and build
Gibson describe this model as “The classic SG for any generation”, retaining the iconic double-cutaway horns and scarfed body that characterises the early 1960s SG models. 
For example: solid mahogany body, mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile, bound rosewood fretboard with 22 frets and 12″ fingerboard radius. 
The hardware includes a Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, and a five-ply teardrop pickguard reminiscent of the originals. 

2. Vintage voice with modern tweaks
The pickups on this model are ‘60s Burstbucker humbuckers (neck & bridge), selected to replicate that early SG punch and sustain but with modern reliability. 
Hand-wired controls (2 volume, 2 tone) with Orange Drop capacitors add a premium touch.

3. Excellent playability
Many reviewers highlight the SlimTaper neck and the light-ish body profile as making this SG very comfortable and responsive.  

4. Aesthetic appeal
The “Vintage Cherry” finish is highly evocative of the classic era. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, visible wood grain and rich cherry colour combine nicely to give a premium heritage feel.

Tone & playability in practice

• Rhythm & lead: The dual Burstbuckers deliver a full-bodied humbucker sound — punchy mids, robust sustain, capable of classic rock crunch, bluesy lead feels or heavier tones depending on amp and pedals. Many players love it for rock, hard rock, even metal-adjacent styles thanks to the body/neck combination.

• Upper fret access: With the neck join at the 22nd fret and the horns giving upper fret access, soloing and higher-register playing is comfortable.

• Clean tones: The mahogany body + humbuckers give a warmer, richer clean tone than single coils; if you’re chasing super-bright spanky cleans you may need to pair with brighter amp settings or pedals.

• Feel: The SlimTaper neck is praised for being responsive and comfortable. 

• On stage / gigging: The lightweight body (for a mahogany instrument) helps reduce fatigue. The hard tail Stop Bar and Tune-O-Matic means solid tuning stability (provided you set it up well).

• Versatility: While the SG is versatile, compared to some “do-everything” guitars it may lean more “rock/humbucker” territory , if you frequently need single coil-clean sparkle, you may need to plan for that.

Great choice if you:

• Are looking for a premium US-made Gibson with heritage and looks to match.

• Are a fan of the SG silhouette, early-60s SG tone, and want something that plays easily with great upper fret access.

• Play rock, hard rock, blues, lead guitar and want something with guts, sustain and character.

• Value build quality, materials (mahogany, hand-wired electronics, good hardware) and aesthetics as much as tone.

The Gibson SG Standard 61 Vintage Cherry is a compelling instrument — marrying classic SG looks and tone with modern build and playability. If you’re looking for an iconic silhouette, powerful humbucker tone, comfortable playability and a premium feel, this is very much in the top tier.