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Gibson SG Special Cherry Red 1973

Gibson SG Special Cherry Red 1973

Regular price $3,176.00
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Serial Number: 128959

Weight: 6lbs 6oz

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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.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.82" 12th - 0.99"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker mini humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The visible pot codes date to 1973.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.3 kΩ
Weight: 6lbs 6oz
Modifications/Repairs: A break has been repaired on the side of the lower bout going into the electronics cavity. The sides of the bridge have been cut away to the holes for the posts, and the undersides have been ground down. The neck has been refretted. The tuners have been replaced.
Case Details: Gig Bag
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light wear. A repaired break of the side of the lower bout near the controls is visible; this is stable and will not affect playability. The metal hardware is tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 128959
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minor play wear. The serial number dates to 1973.
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SKU: U7833843601

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.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.82" 12th - 0.99"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker mini humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The visible pot codes date to 1973.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.3 kΩ
Weight: 6lbs 6oz
Modifications/Repairs: A break has been repaired on the side of the lower bout going into the electronics cavity. The sides of the bridge have been cut away to the holes for the posts, and the undersides have been ground down. The neck has been refretted. The tuners have been replaced.
Case Details: Gig Bag
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light wear. A repaired break of the side of the lower bout near the controls is visible; this is stable and will not affect playability. The metal hardware is tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 128959
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minor play wear. The serial number dates to 1973.