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Gibson SG Special Cherry 1961

Gibson SG Special Cherry 1961

Regular price $12,757.00
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Serial Number: 27222

Weight: 6lbs 13oz

Description

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: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .85" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90 pickups; the pickup leads have been replaced. Original wiring harness with 1961 pot codes; the solder connections for the pickup leads have been redone.
Pickup Measurements: 8.2k (neck), 8.0k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge and tuners have been replaced. The vibrato arm is not included.
Weight: 6lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been previously refretted, and the fingerboard binding appears to have been reglued. The neck pickup cover has been sanded. The tuners and bridge have been replaced. The pickup leads have been replaced.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson SG Special shows nice aging, with checking, dings, and other play wear present on the glossy finish. There is finish chipping along most of the fingerboard binding on both sides; the binding appears to have been reglued. The neck pickup cover has been sanded, and the back of the neck is glossy with some dents and dings present.
Serial Number: 27222
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the wide frets are low with some play wear present low on the neck. The pot codes and serial number date the guitar to 1961.
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SKU: U7900479713

Description

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: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .85" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90 pickups; the pickup leads have been replaced. Original wiring harness with 1961 pot codes; the solder connections for the pickup leads have been redone.
Pickup Measurements: 8.2k (neck), 8.0k (bridge)
Hardware: The bridge and tuners have been replaced. The vibrato arm is not included.
Weight: 6lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been previously refretted, and the fingerboard binding appears to have been reglued. The neck pickup cover has been sanded. The tuners and bridge have been replaced. The pickup leads have been replaced.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson SG Special shows nice aging, with checking, dings, and other play wear present on the glossy finish. There is finish chipping along most of the fingerboard binding on both sides; the binding appears to have been reglued. The neck pickup cover has been sanded, and the back of the neck is glossy with some dents and dings present.
Serial Number: 27222
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the wide frets are low with some play wear present low on the neck. The pot codes and serial number date the guitar to 1961.