1963 Gibson SG
The 1963 SG Standard — fully established as its own iconic model. Patent-number humbuckers provide excellent tone. These are among the most affordable vintage Gibsons that still deliver genuine vintage character.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (thin double-cutaway) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece or Maestro Vibrola |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Cherry Red, Walnut (rare) |
| Est. Production | 2,800 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers. The Les Paul name has been removed — these are simply 'Gibson SG Standard.'
What Changed in 1963
The SG was now established as its own model, not a Les Paul variant. Production increased significantly. Maestro Vibrola was a popular option. These are quintessential SG Standards.
Collector's Notes
Maestro Vibrola examples are correct and increasingly collected. Stop-tail versions may be more desirable to players. The SG is structurally weaker than the Les Paul — inspect neck joint, headstock, and body edges carefully.