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Continue ShoppingGibson SG Custom Walnut 1974
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson SG Custom Walnut 1974
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join, and some finish cracking around the heel.
Electronics: Original "tar-back" Gibson pickups, and original wiring harness with 3-way pickup selector switch (neck, middle + bridge, bridge) and neck/bridge pickup volume and tone controls. Some solder joints have been touched up, and the middle switch position is out of phase. The pot codes date to 1972.
Pickup Measurements: 5.1k (neck), 7.6k (bridge), 7.6k (middle)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: -Small repaired crack at the heel -Some solder joints have been touched up
Modifications/Repairs: -Small repaired crack at the heel -Some solder joints have been touched up
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and minor neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are narrow and low with small divots present below the fifth fret. The electronic components, serial number, and construction appointments date the guitar to 1974.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The handle has been replaced.
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join, and some finish cracking around the heel.
Electronics: Original "tar-back" Gibson pickups, and original wiring harness with 3-way pickup selector switch (neck, middle + bridge, bridge) and neck/bridge pickup volume and tone controls. Some solder joints have been touched up, and the middle switch position is out of phase. The pot codes date to 1972.
Pickup Measurements: 5.1k (neck), 7.6k (bridge), 7.6k (middle)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: -Small repaired crack at the heel -Some solder joints have been touched up
Modifications/Repairs: -Small repaired crack at the heel -Some solder joints have been touched up
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and minor neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are narrow and low with small divots present below the fifth fret. The electronic components, serial number, and construction appointments date the guitar to 1974.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The handle has been replaced.
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- Brand: Gibson
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: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid mahogany body. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .77" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join, and some finish cracking around the heel. |
| Electronics: | Original "tar-back" Gibson pickups, and original wiring harness with 3-way pickup selector switch (neck, middle + bridge, bridge) and neck/bridge pickup volume and tone controls. Some solder joints have been touched up, and the middle switch position is out of phase. The pot codes date to 1972. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 5.1k (neck), 7.6k (bridge), 7.6k (middle) |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 7lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -Small repaired crack at the heel -Some solder joints have been touched up |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case. The handle has been replaced. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has aged nicely, with the glossy finish showing light dings, chips, and surface scratches throughout. The back of the body has mild buckle rash, and the back of the neck has a patch of stand rash at the 11th fret. There is a small repaired crack at the neck-body join, along with some finish cracking at the heel. The hardware has tarnished nicely with age. |
| Serial Number: | 7451456 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and minor neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets are narrow and low with small divots present below the fifth fret. The electronic components, serial number, and construction appointments date the guitar to 1974. |