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Description

Introducing the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup, a pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. This guitar is a beautiful, versatile, and tremendous-sounding instrument, designed to bring you an effortless playing experience.

This incarnation of the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup pays homage to the iconic 1963 Les Paul SG Custom, and has been meticulously recreated to match the original construction methods and contours. The result is a top-of-the-line SG in every respect, from the dimensions to the contours, and from the precise inlay patterns to the sonic experience.

The Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup is renowned for its revamped vintage-style electronics and a solid ebony fingerboard that together offer new heights of clarity and sustain. This Gibson model captures the essence of the legendary '63 SG Custom, delivering the iconic tone and feel of the original.

This guitar is not just about aesthetics and sound. It also offers great playability, thanks to the 1959 Authentic Medium neck profile and Plek'd medium jumbo frets. The Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup is designed to provide a fast, comfortable playing experience.

Key Features:

  • 1-piece lightweight mahogany body with VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Mahogany 1959 Authentic Medium neck profile and VOS nitro finish
  • Ebony fingerboard with a 12" radius, 22 Authentic medium jumbo frets, and mother-of-pearl Trapezoid inlays
  • Plek'd frets for optimized playability
  • 3 Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbucking pickups
  • 3-way pickup selector switch
  • Bridge and neck Volume and Tone controls
  • 24.75" scale length with 1.687" nylon nut
  • ABR-1 bridge and Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
  • Grover Kidney tuners
  • Vintage Original Sheen finish package with light matte nitrocellulose and aged hardware
  • Includes hard case and Custom Shop certificate of authenticity
  • Quality crafted in the USA

Product specs

Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody
Body Shape 1963 Les Paul SG
Body Material 1-piece Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material Mahogany
Neck Shape 1959 Authentic Medium
Neck Joint Set Neck
Radius 12"
Fingerboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75"
Nut Width 1.687"
Nut Material Nylon
Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 with Maestro Vibrola
Tuners Gold Grover Kidney
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
Middle Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker
Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup?

The Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup features a 1959 Authentic Medium neck profile, offering a comfortable and familiar feel for players who appreciate vintage-style necks.

What kind of tones can I expect from the Custombucker Alnico III pickups?

The Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver rich, warm tones with a balanced output, making them versatile for classic rock, blues, and jazz styles.

How does the Maestro Vibrola affect the playability of this guitar?

The Maestro Vibrola allows for subtle pitch modulation and vibrato effects, enhancing the expressiveness of your playing without significantly altering the guitar's tuning stability.

Is the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup is ideal for advanced players seeking a high-quality instrument with vintage aesthetics and versatile tonal options.

What is the body material of the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup?

The body of the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup is made from a single piece of mahogany, providing a solid foundation for its resonant and warm sound.

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Owner Insights

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Features and functionality

  • The SG 3 has a limited edition version featuring 4 knobs, providing greater tonal control compared to models with a single volume and tone control.

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  • The Kirk Douglas SG includes a master volume on the pickguard for volume swells and a 3-way toggle that blends the middle pickup via its own volume control.

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  • The middle pickup on a 3-pickup SG setup cannot be used independently unless the volume is adjusted, highlighting a limitation in stock wiring configurations.

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  • The SG Custom uses Custombucker pickups and is equipped with stock 50s electronics and wiring, including an ABR-1 bridge instead of the Nashville style.

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User experience

  • Owners report the neck on the Guitar Center exclusive 3-pickup SG as having a "fatneck" profile, describing it as "like butter," enhancing playability.

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  • Owners appreciate the comfort and light weight of the SG Custom for long gigs, despite occasional neck dive issues due to strap button placement.

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Mods and upgrades

  • For the Gary Clark Jr. model with soap bar pickups, using P90-sized humbuckers like Dimarzio's prevents value loss and avoids complex routing.

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  • Owners suggest modifying the wiring to have a master tone and individual volume pots for each pickup, allowing unique blending possibilities and improved tonal clarity.

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  • Some users prefer the larger batwing pickguards on darker finishes, while others favor smaller pickguards on lighter or cherry finishes.

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Comparisons

  • The '91-'92 triple pickup '67 Reissue SG Customs are noted for their rarity and often appear in cherry finish, with rumored yet unseen cream versions.

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  • An SG owner is considering swapping stock Gibson burstbuckers for Arcane pickups, indicating potential for tonal improvement with aftermarket options.

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  • The SG Custom's build quality, including attention to detail and quality control, is often compared favorably to other models, despite not always being seen as vastly superior.

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Use cases and applications

  • The triple pickup SGs are often desired without a tremolo for more straightforward rock and blues applications.

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  • Blending the bridge and neck pickups with partial middle pickup volume creates a clear, deep tone when used with fuzz, ideal for rock applications.

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Build quality

  • The SG Custom's oxblood finish is noted for its deep, dark red color, which is a standout feature for many buyers.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Neck dive can be mitigated by relocating the strap button to the horn, a modification inspired by Tony Iommi's setup.

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See how Dave Grohl uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Dave Grohl

Guitarist, Drummer

Nirvana

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In this photo, Grohl can be seen with a Triple-Pickup Gibson SG Custom in a Red Finish.

This item is not to be confused with the White Triple-Pickup SG Custom used on to preform on the Jay Leno Show in 1997.

See how Dave Murray uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Dave Murray

Guitarist

Iron Maiden

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Dave Murray used the Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate) on the album Killers and recently brought it out during the Future Past Tour for the song "Wasted Years," as evidenced by an image available on Equipboard.

See how Andrew Stockdale uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Andrew Stockdale

Singer, Guitarist

Wolfmother

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He can be seen palying an sg custom at Pink Pop festival in the Neatherlands, and at the 2016 SXSW Film and Intrerative festival on the Easy Tiger Patio in Austin, Texas. (Bollenbacher, Jason. “Musician Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother Performs Onstage at TuneIn...” Getty Images, www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/musician-andrew-stockdale-of-wolfmother-performs-onstage-at-news-photo/516341866?adppopup=true.)

See how Mark Arm uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Mark Arm

Singer, Guitarist

Mudhoney

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During the songs “get into yours” & “if I think” live at the reading festival in 1992 mark arm plays a white Gibson SG les Paul custom and he directly refers to it at 8:44 in the video when a crowd goer throws mud at it.

See how Terry Kath uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Terry Kath

Singer, Guitarist

Chicago

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Terry Kath used this SG for CTA's first album Chicago Transit Authority 1969. The SG Terry recorded CTA with was a 1963 Standard (not a Custom).

See how Michael Nesmith uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Michael Nesmith

Singer, Guitarist

The Monkees

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Sometime in 1968, Mike acquired a Gibson SG Custom, complete in a white finish, gold hardware, and the three humbucker pickup configuration (with similar likeness to Tony Iommi's Custom SG). The first and most well-known appearance of this Custom SG is during the live concert in the Head film, mainly in the song Circle Sky. From 1968 and onwards, Mike would use this guitar during the last few years of The Monkees and the first few years of his National band.

Unfortunately, in the early 1970s, Mike's SG Custom would be stolen from a club in the San Fernando Valley, and since then is not seen.

See how Crispian Mills uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Crispian Mills

Guitarist

Kula Shaker

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In this studio pic you can spot an SG w/ three pickups

See how Eric Bloom uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Eric Bloom

Guitarist, Singer

Blue Öyster Cult

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The official Blue Oyster Cult page indicates he uses it

See how John Jorgenson uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

John Jorgenson

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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This PG article lists the gear John Jorgensen used on the CD titled „Gifts from the flood”. The list includes this item too.

See how Dean Thompson uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Dean Thompson

Guitarist

Sam Fender And The Lip-Scorching Rollies

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See how Guido Sardelli uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Guido Sardelli

Singer, Guitarist

Airbag

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See how Dave Knox uses Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup (Duplicate)

Dave Knox

Guitarist

Real Friends

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Verified via Twitter

In a Twitter post, Dave Knox mentions retrieving several guitars from storage, including a Gibson SG Custom Triple-Pickup.

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