1973 Gibson SG Standard W/OHSC

1973 Gibson SG Standard                     
SN: 129811
Color: Walnut
Condition: Very Good showing normal players wear, scratches and chips but overall presents nicely
Electronics: Original
Pickups: Original
Hardware: Original
Breaks Or Repairs: No
Case: Original Hardshell Case
Weight: 7lbs 7oz

The 1973 Gibson SG Standard represents a unique transitional period in Gibson's history, often referred to as the Norlin era. Following a significant design overhaul in late 1972, this specific year features a distinct mix of cost-cutting factory decisions and unique specifications that make it highly sought after by players looking for a vintage vintage bite.

Specifications

• Body & Neck: Constructed from a multi-piece solid mahogany body and a 3-piece mahogany neck.
• Fretboard: Upgraded to a slick ebony fingerboard (rather than rosewood) coupled with rectangular block inlays and missing the neck binding.
• Pickups: Equipped with two "Tarback" pickups. These feature a black epoxy resin backing and are highly praised for their aggressive, sweet, and resonant high-output tone.
• Hardware: Outfitted with a heavy-duty "Harmonica" bridge (a wide-travel Tune-O-Matic design), a traditional stop-bar tailpiece, Bigsby vibrato, and a smaller "60s-style" pickguard.
• Neck Profile: Features a narrower, distinctively slim 1 9/16” nut width, creating a very fast, compact feel that may feel slightly tight for guitarists with larger hands.
• Headstock: Built with a volute on the back of the neck joint to strengthen the traditionally weak headstock-to-neck transition