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Continue ShoppingGibson SG Standard Cherry 1970
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson SG Standard Cherry 1970
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
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .85" (1st fret), 1.05" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a repro pickup with "patent applied for" sticker. The neck is pickup is original, with a patent number decal. The wiring harness is original with a few touched up solder joints, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The visible pot codes date to 1970.
Pickup Measurements: 7.8k (neck), 8.9k (bridge)
Hardware: The tuners were at one point replaced with Grovers; repro double-line Kluson Deluxe tuners have been installed. The strap buttons have been replaced as well; the remainder of the hardware is original.
Weight: 7lbs 4oz
Modifications / Repairs: -The bridge pickup has been replaced -The tuners have been replaced -The strap buttons have been replaced -A few solder joints appear to have been touched up
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has plenty of nice aging present, with finish checking on the front and back of the body and a unique checking/wear pattern on the back of the neck. There are numerous small dings, chips, and other small blemishes on the body and neck, along with mild buckle rash. There is a small footprint of alternate tuner bushings around the tuner posts.
Serial Number: 916915
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and mild neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and low with mild wear. The pot codes, appointments, and serial number date to 1970.
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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 |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .85" (1st fret), 1.05" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, headstock volute, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
| Electronics: | The bridge pickup has been replaced with a repro pickup with "patent applied for" sticker. The neck is pickup is original, with a patent number decal. The wiring harness is original with a few touched up solder joints, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The visible pot codes date to 1970. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.8k (neck), 8.9k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The tuners were at one point replaced with Grovers; repro double-line Kluson Deluxe tuners have been installed. The strap buttons have been replaced as well; the remainder of the hardware is original. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 4oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The bridge pickup has been replaced -The tuners have been replaced -The strap buttons have been replaced -A few solder joints appear to have been touched up |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has plenty of nice aging present, with finish checking on the front and back of the body and a unique checking/wear pattern on the back of the neck. There are numerous small dings, chips, and other small blemishes on the body and neck, along with mild buckle rash. There is a small footprint of alternate tuner bushings around the tuner posts. |
| Serial Number: | 916915 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and mild neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and low with mild wear. The pot codes, appointments, and serial number date to 1970. |