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Gibson SG Standard '61: price & specs

Gibson SG Standard '61. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Gibson SG Standard '61 a good buy?

At $1999, the Gibson SG Standard '61 is #12 cheapest of the 14 electric guitars we track, where the median is $950. On the spec sheet, its scale length of 24.75 in is the lowest of the 14, and its number of frets of 22 is at the median of the 14.

Specifications

Price (US)$1999 US price $1,999.00 ("price":"1999.00") stated verbatim on Gibson's own product page for the Stop Bar / Vintage Cherry finish.
BrandGibson
Released—
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodMahogany, SlimTaper profile
Scale length (in)24.75
Pickup configurationHH
Number of frets22
Bridge typeABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
Fingerboard materialRosewood, bound, acrylic trapezoid inlays
FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Vintage Cherry
Weight (lb)—

Source: gibson.com (verified 2026-08-01). Gibson's own product page (archived, since live fetches to gibson.com return HTTP 429) states verbatim: "Mahogany body, mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile, bound rosewood fretboard, and acrylic trapezoid inlays, 60s Burstbucker pickups, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, hardshell case included", and separately: "the SG Standard '61 features a 5-ply teardrop-shaped pickguard. The nickel-plated hardware includes a classic-style ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece". The spec table gives nut width 43.05mm/1.69in, scale length 628.65mm/24.75in, fingerboard radius 304.8mm/12.0in, 22 frets, and 60s Burstbucker neck and bridge pickups (HH). Listed price is $1,999.00. No fetched page stated an actual instrument weight, so weight_lb is left null. Image is Gibson's own product photo, confirmed to load directly.

Is the Gibson SG Standard '61 worth it vs cheaper electric guitars?

Gibson SG Standard '61 against its closest cheaper and pricier electric guitars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked

ProductPriceBody woodNeck woodScale length (in)Pickup configurationNumber of frets
Gibson SG Standard '61 this$1999MahoganyMahogany, SlimTaper profile24.75HH22
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster$1749.99AlderMaple, Deep "C" shape, 4-bolt construction25.5SSS22
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3$2299.99Alder3-piece Maple, neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement25.5HSS24

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Gibson SG Standard '61 cost?

The Gibson SG Standard '61 has a US price of $1999 (US price $1,999.00 ("price":"1999.00") stated verbatim on Gibson's own product page for the Stop Bar / Vintage Cherry finish.), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Gibson SG Standard '61 compare on price?

At $1999, the Gibson SG Standard '61 is #12 cheapest of the 14 electric guitars we track, where the median is $950.

What are the Gibson SG Standard '61's key specs?

Gibson SG Standard '61 (Gibson): body wood Mahogany, neck wood Mahogany, SlimTaper profile, scale length in 24.75, pickup configuration HH, number of frets 22. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $1999 at gibson.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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