Up for sale, a 1972 Gibson SG-1 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. First introduced in 1972, the SG-1 is an uncommon iteration of the SG platform, essentially an evolution of the SG Junior with a single Tarback mini humbucker.

Weighing 6lbs 2oz, the alder body and three-piece maple neck deliver a clear, balanced acoustic response with great treble attack. The mini humbucker “Tarback” is epoxy potted for excellent feedback rejection, working well with higher gain and providing a sparkling,dynamic response. This SG-1 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple (three-piece)
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .985” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, pearl small block inlay
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 9/16”
• Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line
• Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to early ‘70s

Body Specs:

• Wood: Alder
• Pickup: Tarback mini humbucker
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 29th week of 1971
• Hardware: Wraparound compensated bridge
• Plastics: One-ply pickguard, black witch hat knobs, control plate

The gloss Cherry nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, showing a couple small spots of case rub on the body edge. There is shallow buckle worming on the back, minor pick scuffing on top at the bass side of the strum path, and some small dings and finish scratches on the instrument as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with a few shallow nicks that have been palm-buffed smooth over time.

The original chipboard case is included.