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Summary

Finish: Original Cherry finish.

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret - 0.845" / 12th fret - 0.875"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: The neck pickup is a Gibson patent number sticker, the bridge pickup is an original Gibson PAF. Both pickup leads have been spliced. A wiring harness from a 1962 SG has been installed. The pots date to 1961 and 1962.

Pickup Measurements: Neck - 8.0k ohms, Bridge - 8.0k ohms

Hardware: The truss rod cover, nut, switch tip, bridge thumbwheels, saddles and studs have all been replaced. The tuner bushings are not original. The side pull tremolo is era correct for this guitar but not original to the guitar. The guitar has holes and anchor bushings left over from a stop tailpiece.

Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage SG is in good cosmetic condition with attractive signs of aging, wear, and repair. Plenty of finish checking, scratches, chips, and dents are visible throughout the guitar. The finish on the back of the body and neck has been worn down in large areas, nicely revealing the mahogany wood underneath. There is a visible crack repair on the headstock. Due to the wiring harness being replaced, there are two plugged holes next to the volume and tone knobs, as well as an unplugged hole next to the output jack. The bottom edge of the body has a cluster of holes from different tailpieces being installed and removed. There are extra drill holes and imprints on the back of the headstock from different tuners over the years. The metal hardware has a nice patina.

Modifications/Repairs: The headstock has been broken off and repaired. There are small crack repairs on the top, near the output jack and tone knobs. These repairs are stable and not affecting playability. The tuners have been reamed out for Grovers but original Kluson Deluxe tuners have been reinstalled. The truss rod cover, nut, switch tip, tuner bushings, bridge thumbwheels, saddles and studs have all been replaced. The wiring harness from a 1962 SG has been installed. Both pickup leads have been spliced. There is a route in the body underneath pick guard. The tailpiece was replaced. There are filled holes in the top from a B7 Bigsby installation and removal.

Serial Number: 15738

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1961.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case