DESCRIPTION

This original 1974 Gibson SG Standard captures a classic chapter in Norlin-era electric guitar history, finished in its rich factory Walnut stain. Built at Gibson’s Kalamazoo plant, it features a solid, beveled mahogany body paired with a set 3-piece mahogany neck incorporating the era-correct rear headstock volute for structural reinforcement. The neck is carved to a comfortable medium-slim C profile, carrying a slab ebony fretboard appointed with small block pearloid inlays, 22 frets, and a 24.75-inch scale length.

This SG Standard retains its original pair of Bill Lawrence-designed "Super Humbuckers" (commonly referred to by collectors as "Tar-Back" pickups due to their black epoxy potting), delivering punchy, articulate midrange snap and smooth top-end drive. The electronics are wired to traditional four-pot controls (two volume, two tone) and a 3-way toggle switch. The hardware array features the factory German-made Schaller "harmonica" wide-travel bridge, standard chrome stopbar tailpiece, 3-ply small guard, and Gibson Deluxe tuners. Includes non-original Gator hardcase. 

Overall, this guitar is in good condition for its age. There are honest signs of wear throughout, including small dings around the body and natural wear to the original nitro finish in common contact areas, none of which affects playability or structural integrity. The electronics operate as they should and sound fantastic. It is a wonderfully "broken-in" vintage instrument with genuine character, and history.

SPECS
Brand: Gibson
Model: SG Standard
Year: 1974
Serial Number: 552000
Condition: Good
Finish: Walnut
Orientation: Right Handed
Case: Non Original Gator Hardcase

BODY
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Type: Solid Body

NECK
Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany with Headstock Volute
Fretboard: Ebony w/ Pearloid Small Block Inlays
Number Of Frets: 22

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: Original Gibson Bill Lawrence "Tar-Back" Humbucker
Middle Pickup: N/A
Bridge Pickup: Original Gibson Bill Lawrence "Tar-Back" Humbucker
Pickup Config: HH

HARDWARE
Bridge: Original "Harmonica" Tune-o-Matic w/ Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Original Gibson Tuners
Hardware Finish: Chrome