1960 Carvin SGB-3 Solid Body Electric Guitar - Natural Finish (w/HSC)

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this rare, vintage, and unique 1960 Vintage Carvin 3-SGB solid body electric guitar.

The body shape is more of a Les Paul shape; we have never seen another one like it. It's possible someone removed the 'horn' from the bass side of the body, but it doesn't appear to have been refinished. (see closeup pictures of this area)

The Carvin’s AP-6 'hi-fidelity' pickups, with adjustable poles, offer a cleaner, tighter sound over Gibson's P-90s. These are the same pickups Semie Moseley used on early Mosrite guitars of the late ’50s.

The neck is straight, and the frets have plenty of life remaining.

Details:

• Weight: 6.8 lbs
• Nut width: 1.59"
• Case: The included hardshell case appears to be original to this guitar
• Bridge PU: 9.2K
• Neck PU: 6.99K
• Pot codes: 1960 date

Key ingredients (obtained from the kieselmuseum.com/1960 catalog):

• Hard maple body
• Removable A-38 Maple Neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Bone Nut
• Blond, hand-rubbed finish
• An A-3 plastic tailpiece partnered with a fixed version of a Bigsby rocking aluminum A-40 metal cast bridge
• Carvin AP-6 single-coil pickups
• Individual tone and volume for each pickup
• 3-way selector switch
• Made in Covina, California

Why Buy From Bay Area Vintage Guitars?

At Bay Area Vintage Guitars, we live for the stories these instruments tell. Our passion is fueled by a lifelong obsession with vintage guitars, the magic of classic amplifiers, and the endless pursuit of perfect tone; it’s about the fellowship we share with musicians and collectors like you who keep this history alive.

Inventory & Availability: 

This instrument is listed on multiple platforms and may sell elsewhere before we can update this listing. To avoid disappointment, please message us to confirm availability before making an offer or purchase.

Condition & Photos: 

The accompanying photos depict the actual instrument for sale and are an integral part of the description. Please review them closely. This instrument is sold as-is.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any specific questions before purchasing.

A Note About Instrument Setup 

Guitars and basses are sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, and movement during shipping. An instrument that is properly set up when it leaves us may arrive with slight changes to the action, neck relief, tuning, or intonation.

These changes are normal as wood adjusts to a new environment. We recommend allowing the instrument to acclimate after delivery before making any adjustments.

Because setup preferences vary by player, minor adjustments or a personal setup may be desired after arrival. If needed, we recommend having the instrument set up by a qualified local guitar technician. Any post-delivery setup or adjustment costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

Shipping:

All items are packed with the utmost care and shipped fully insured.

Ships to the Continental U.S.