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Summary

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .80" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-9/16"

undefinedElectronics: The guitar has been rewired with Seymour Duncan SH-1 and SH-5 humbuckers, and the wiring harness has been replaced. Three mini-toggle switches have been added; only the lower one is currently connected, as a coil split for the bridge pickup.

Pickup Measurements: 7.6k (neck), 14.2k (bridge)

Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson SG shows heavy wear, with several repaired cracks in the body. There is a repaired crack at the neck heel, as well as along the control cavity. The body has play wear as well as a few finish touchups, such as on the tip of the bass horn. The back of the neck has finish wear through to the wood, and there is a chip out of the back of the treble headstock tip.

Modifications/Repairs: The pickups have been replaced, and the wiring harness has been changed out. Three mini-toggle switches have been added, and there are small finish touchups in various places on the body. There is a repaired heel break, as well as a repaired control cavity crack.

Serial Number: 73178216

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the wide frets are low with mild play wear. The serial number dates to 1978.

Case Details: Hardshell Case

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ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • SG Standard
Finish
  • White
Categories
Year
  • 1978
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Color Family
  • White
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Model Sub-Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Series
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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