1986 Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry (with Tim Shaw Pickups)

Up for sale, an incredible 1986 Gibson SG Standard in Heritage Cherry, from the very first year of the new Gibson USA ownership after the Norlin era.

it is all original with the sole exception of the case. It has the solid mahogany body and set mahogany neck, a DARK Rosewood fretboard, and 24 3/4 inch scale typical of the SG Standard, and it still carries its factory Tim Shaw humbucker pickups, highly regarded by players and collectors for its tone, they sound genuinely great in this guitar.

The original wiring harness, original frets, and original Grover Rotomatic tuners are all still in place, nothing has been swapped or upgraded anywhere on the guitar.

Condition is Very Good+ with clear evidence of big Mojo, there are no cracks and no repairs of any kind, and the guitar shows honest, consistent play wear throughout, some small dings, light surface marks, and a nice natural patina that comes from decades of actual use rather than abuse.

The original frets do show some wear from playing but still have plenty of life left in them. It weighs in at 7.4 pounds, which is nicely light even for an SG.

The only thing not original to the guitar is the case, it comes with an older Epiphone hard case.

It was just restrung with a fresh set of D'Addario nickel strings and plays really well all the way up the neck.

It ships out professionally packed and fully insured to Continental US and select International destinations.

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Listed10 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SG Standard "Small Guard"
Finish
  • Heritage Cherry
Categories
Year
  • 1986
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Model Sub-Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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