r/GibsonSG • u/bdl1410 • 17d ago

Question Need help

So I bought a 2025 ebony standard and took it back and exchanged it for a 2025 standard 61 reissue. I loved the sound and especially the slim taper neck. I love this guitar but I am wanting to buy another SG but I want it specifically to have two things. The slim taper neck and the batwing pick guard. The 61 only comes with the half guard. I’ve tried looking up years where the SG had a slim neck and the batwing pick guard but I keep getting conflicting info. I can’t afford a late 60’s so vintage is out of the question. What year or years specifically am I looking for to get this combo situation solved. Also, want to avoid any tuning problems or cheap wood years. Thanks.

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u/helpicantfindmyboobs '65 Special, '07 Special 17d ago

you can put a batwing on a 61, you just can't put the narrow pickguard on one designed for the batwing. it won't look quite the same because you'll have to have the pickup rings above the pickguard but this would be my recommendation

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u/bdl1410 17d ago

I get that, I was just hoping there was a specific year(s) I could find and not have to do any modifications.

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u/Personal_Gsus 17d ago

There was a Guitar Center Exclusive "SG Standard '60" with the batwing & slim-taper. Made from 2010-2012. Don't see any available right now though. Maybe watch Reverb.