Gibson SG Standard Black 1965

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson SG Standard Black 1965

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Refinished
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Crack repair at output jack. Heavy wear. Pickup cavities have been re-routed with extra mahogany posts added in the corners to mount pickups.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .717", 12th fret .903"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Neck was reshaped during finishing process. Binding has been removed. Frets and nut are not original. Headstock repair. Tuning post holes have been drilled to accept modern hex-nut bushing tuners.
Electronics: All electronics have been replaced. Killer Vintage Alnico 5 humbuckers with 50's style wiring harness; 3 position toggle switch with independent volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.2K, Bridge 8.57K
Hardware: Most of the hardware has been replaced. Pickguard , strap buttons, and control cavity cover appear original. 2 knobs are period. The bridge is a patent number ABR bridge. Tailpiece is a non-labeled aftermarket aluminum tailpiece. Tuners have been replaced. Truss rod cover is non original, as well as the pickup rings. Lots of non-original screws.
Weight: 5lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: Guitar has been refinished, the neck has been reshaped, and binding has been removed. Frets and nut are not original. Most of the hardware is not original, although some pieces are period, as described. Pickup cavities have been re-routed. The area around the jack has been repaired. All electronics have been replaced.
Case Details: Non-original Gibson Custom Shop case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in fair condition with heavy wear. There are many scratches, dents, dings, and finish flaws throughout. The finish has worn away in numerous places along the neck and edges of the body.
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and low, showing light wear.
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