Gibson / Les Paul Standard / 1961 / Cherry / Guitar
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We love these first generation, Gibson Les Paul SG Standards and this one, equipped with 2 x long magnet PAF’s is a very early 1961 serial number, in fact the earliest of the three we have had (and sold) recently.
Very early 1961 with 4 digit serial number of 2120 and 1960 pots, this is one of the sought after first issue SG shape Les Paul’s that has all the desirable, early hallmarks like the slightly extended pick guard with a wider bottom ply and the first neck joint incarnation that has seen amazingly, no repairs or cracks whatsoever. It has however had other tuners on it at some stage but the originals are back on there now.
2 x superb long magnet, PAF pickups one with a missing sticker, are a more than capable heart for this lovely, lightweight guitar. Both pickups are nicely balanced. Covers have been off/on and one of them had a slightly low output when we got it so we sent it away and one bobbin only was rewound using original wire and retaining the original tape. You would never know that one bobbin had a rewind unless we told you so, which we just have.
This is a damm fine LP/SG and it makes you realise why these fist generation 1961 LP’s are more sought after and favoured by the likes of Gary Rossington, Dickie Betts, Duane Allman and Derek Trucks.
It is in very nice condition, there are a few dings here and there and a bit of fade on the back of the neck but I think you can see from the many pictures in the image gallery, it has been extremely well cared for and it is a fine example. Three of the knobs are deeper dish tops whereas one is the shallow dish type.
It comes with a totally correct and lusciously lovely Lifton brown and pick 5 latch case with a replacement handle which is rare to see and worth a fair old bob by itself. Playing wise, it is very nice - it has been well set up, it has very little fret wear and it is one of the most acoustically resonant Gibson SG’s from any period we have come across, which is usually a very good sign. You almost do not even need an amp ;-)
A very rare and gorgeous vintage Les Paul that is a real nice example of the most desirable incarnation of the Les Paul SG made. Come along and give it a try, we are confident you will like it…
ATB Guitars, UK 
Hello we’re ATB Guitars.
We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.
Payment and p/x:
All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc.
Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.
Postage and shipping:
We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:
UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275
