Gibson SG Standard Refin Black 1963

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson SG Standard Refin Black 1963

Vintage

Description & Specs

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Finish Details: The guitar has been refinished.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahgoany body. A stop tail has been installed, and new channel for the bridge ground wire has been drilled.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .779", 12th fret .883"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. The neck has been reshaped, rebound, refretted with stainless steel fret wire, and the heel has been repaired. The nut width would originally been 1-11/16." The nut has been replaced. The tuner post holes have been enlarged to accept vintage spec Grover machine heads. The treble side headstock wing, and some cracking toward the treble side of the headstock have been repaired.
Electronics: The pickups have been replaced and the guitar has been rewired. Throbak ESG-102B neck and Seymour Duncan High Voltage bridge pickups with three-position selector switch, and volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.55K, Bridge 8.59K
Hardware: The switch chip, switch tip, knobs, tenon cover, pickguard, backplate, and knobs are original. All other hardware has been replaced.
Weight: 6lbs 5oz
Modifications/Repairs: The guitar has been refinished, a stop tail has been installed, and new channel for the bridge ground wire has been drilled, the neck has been reshaped, rebound, refretted, and the heel has been repaired, the nut has been replaced the tuner post holes have been enlarged to accept vintage spec Grover machine heads, the treble side headstock wing, and some cracking toward the treble side of the headstock have been repaired. The pickups and wiring harness have been replaced. The tuners, truss rod cover, pickup rings, bridge, tailpiece, and strap buttons are not original.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with scratches, dents, dings, areas of wear, and finish chipping throughout. The pickguard has shrunk.
Serial Number: 88302
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width, and tall, with minimal wear. The serial number dates to 1963.
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