2001 Gibson CS Historic '61 SG Special

The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf
The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf

Super cool and iconic Historic reissue of a 1961 SG Special model. Here we have a super clean 2001 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’61 SG Special in its original Polaris White finish. Very well balanced, smooth playing, not to mention it is a tone monster! Big mids and fantastic overtones. Very versatile with a nice neck. Overall in very good condition less some play wear, and a couple dents on the back of the neck. Comes with the original hard shell case, but no COA’s from Gibson until 2002. Lightweight and ready to rock!

Year: 2001.

Model: '61 SG Special

Serial: 011371.

Finish: Polaris White.

Case: Original Gibson Historic hard shell case.

Weight: 7 pounds 2 ounces.

Condition: Overall in very good condition less some play wear, and a couple dents on the back of the neck.

Modifications: None.

Comments: Sweet early 2000's Custom Shop SG Special!

The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf
The one, the only, the Elite Stratocaster. Built in the early 80s these guitars had some appointments similar to a normal Strat as well as some appointments that catered to the rockers from the era. This 83 Elite is overall in great shape and sounds fabulous. Great playability up and down the neck. Cool Strat! Comes with the original hardshell case.   - See more at: http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Elite-Stratocaster-1983-Elite-Sunburst-25645#sthash.kJCQRHTr.dpuf

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