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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola is a definitive symbol of rock 'n' roll. With the maestro vibrola and archetypal devil horned body shape, it's an instrument that's been dragged off the stage and dropped straight into your hands.
Expertly crafted from the finest tonewoods of mahogany and rosewood - it forms a full bodied, thick sound that typifies rock music. Used by AC/DC's Angus Young and The Who's Pete Townsend - it's no wonder some of the most influential guitarists of all time swear by it.
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The only thing more legendary than the Gibson SG is the resonance it produces. What makes it so special? It's the careful combination of tonewoods and the meticulous attention to detail which forms that precious sound. As you strike a power chord, the loud SG tone reverberates out of your amp. The body is skillfully assembled from real mahogany to provide you with a rich, vibrant resonance, and a thick mid-range bite - making this the perfect tool for solos.
The reason why so many great guitarists, including George Harrison and Eric Clapton, use the SG is not only because of the killer tonal quality, but the way it sits within a band dynamic. The rosewood neck produces a certain depth to the overall resonance, meaning nothing will be lost in translation - your riffs will be heard for days.
Picture this. You're on stage, crushing one of your tasty solos, until you feel your hand cramping up. It can be painful and distracting. This won't be an issue with the Gibson Meastro Vibrola SG. Crafted from real rosewood, the fingerboard makes those chord changes even more smooth whilst adding a warmth to the resonance. Glide form chord to chord with such ease - free of any discomfort. Considered, stylish, and secure - this is a guitar engineered with the musician in mind.
Gibson have pulled out all the stops. The unique slim taper profile ensures you'll have a tight grip on the neck as it shapes beautifully into your hand - without exerting too much pressure. So you can focus on blazing your trail.
The 61R and 61T burstbuckers do so much more than just pick up the vibrations and send them through your amp. They are essential in delivering that loud SG sound, with an abundance of power. They manage to recreate the vintage 60's tone - sending you right back to where it all began. Burstbuckers remove any awkward and unwanted interference that can sometimes occur during a live show. By doing so, they give your tonal quality the clarity an SG deserves. Have no doubt, every one of your licks will be heard with optimum definition.
The introduction of the maestro vibrola allows you to bend, warp, and distort your sound so you can establish some character to your playing style. By gently pushing down on the bar, you can take your solos to the next level. As well as its practical function, the vibrola also contributes a stunning aesthetic that is unparalleled. This is a once in a lifetime guitar design. Live shows never looked so good - for those about to rock, we salute you...
Another piece of hardware that is vital for the singing sustain you would expect from a Gibson SG is the aluminium ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge. It transfers the vibrations of your strings throughout the mahogany body, providing you with sustain that's almost as long as a Frank Zappa solo. Which is pretty long.
First launched in 1961, it's difficult to ignore the reputation this guitar has acquired. Heavy, loud, and deep in tone - it quickly became a guitar for the rebellious. Who could forget the iconic images of Pete Townsend smashing his guitar to pieces. It's truly liberating. As well as being described as having the "fastest neck in the world" due to the slim taper profile and smooth fingerboard - its association with rock 'n' roll was inevitable.
Safe and sound. Your treasured SG will remain in the secure hands of a hard case shell. This is the ideal environment to store your instrument where it will remain protected from the elements. Ideal for those who are always on the road. Dependable, well-sheltered, and reliable - your pride and joy is kept out of harm's way.
