Gibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard Batwing Murphy Lab Light Aged Electric Guitar - Sparkling Burgundy with Hardshell Case

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Some guitars define an era, while others capture it so completely that they feel like a direct connection to history. The Gibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard Maestro Vibrola Murphy Lab Light Aged is one of those rare instruments. Faithfully recreating one of Gibson's most beloved SG designs, this Limited Edition reissue blends the unmistakable style and attitude of the mid-1960s with the uncompromising craftsmanship of the Gibson Custom Shop. Finished in the exceptionally rare Sparkling Burgundy and treated with Murphy Lab's Light Aged process, it looks and feels like a cherished vintage instrument that has spent decades inspiring music while remaining remarkably well preserved. Available now at Haggerty's Music, this SG is equally compelling for collectors and serious players alike.

The SG Standard first earned its legendary reputation through its lightweight construction, effortless upper-fret access, and unmistakable voice. From British blues and classic rock to hard rock, punk, and modern alternative music, few guitars have proven as adaptable or influential. This reissue honors that heritage with a solid mahogany body, long-tenon mahogany neck, and Indian rosewood fingerboard, delivering the lively resonance, fast response, and singing sustain that made the original 1964 SG such a favorite among generations of guitarists. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish subtly softens the feel of the nitrocellulose lacquer while introducing authentic checking and gently aged hardware for an instrument that feels immediately familiar in your hands, while the period-correct Maestro Vibrola tailpiece adds both visual elegance and expressive pitch control that helped define many original mid-'60s SG Standards.

A pair of Gibson Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers provides the unmistakable voice of a vintage SG. Warm, articulate cleans transition effortlessly into snarling overdrive with exceptional touch sensitivity and note definition, making this guitar equally at home through sparkling clean amplifiers or roaring stacks. Hand-wired electronics featuring CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors preserve every nuance of your playing, while the traditional control layout allows intuitive tonal shaping without ever getting in the way of the performance.

The details are every bit as impressive as the tone. A comfortable 1964 Medium C neck profile, medium jumbo frets, nylon nut, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, Kluson tuners, and Murphy Lab-aged nickel hardware combine to create a remarkably authentic playing experience. The shimmering Sparkling Burgundy finish, iconic batwing pickguard, and classic reflector knobs complete one of the most visually striking SGs Gibson has ever offered. Paired with its brown and pink Lifton reissue hardshell case and Custom Shop accessories, this Murphy Lab SG is a stunning tribute to one of the most influential electric guitars ever built.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Sparkling Burgundy

Body

• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: SG
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Gibson Open Book
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 1964 Medium C
• Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.897" at 1st Fret, 0.998" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck with Long Tenon
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Celluloid Trapezoid
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece
• Bridge Mounting: 2-Stud Mounted
• Pickguard: 5-Ply Batwing SG Pickguard
• Pickup Covers: Nickel
• Control Knobs: Black Witch Hat Knobs
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line Double Ring with Keystone Buttons
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: 2
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with CTS Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 504884
• Manufacture Date: 2026