Gibson SG Special ( 1961- present )
In 1961 the gibson sg les paul standard and the gibson sg les custom were introduced on the market and until this day these gibson
guitars are some of the most popular electric guitars ever made .
They had 2 pointed twin cutaways , the sg les paul custom was finished in black or white ( 3 humbuckers ) and the sg les paul standard was finished in cherry red ( 2 humbuckers ).
In 1961 another double pointed cutaway style body emerged on the market and was called the gibson sg special , the sg special was basically a another but less fancy version of the sg les paul standard ,
it had 2 p-90 soap bar pickups , dot inlays ( not trapezoid ) ,pearl gibson logo on the peghead,
nickel hardware , wrap around tailpiece ,mahogany body ,small pickguards , bound neck like the standard and were finished in cherry red or white ( cream ) finish .
In 1962 gibson maestro vibratos were optional and in 1965 larger pickguards were fitted surrounding the pickups.
In 1971 gibson discontinued the gibson sg special and replaced it with the sg pro . The gibson sg pro had a tune o matic bridge , bigsby vibrato , and were made in walnut and natural mahogany finishes .
In 1972 the sg pro was discontinued and reintroduced as the gibson sg special with 2 black mini humbucking pickups ( some w/ p-90s ), tune o matic bridges , 3 point pickguards , unbound fingerboards and were made in cherry or walnut finishes .
In 1973 , block inlays , pearl logos and SG on the truss rod covers were added and were discontinued in 1978 .
In 1986 to present the gibson sg special was reintroduced again but with regular humbuckers and were made in various different colors .
Vintage Price Value For 2007 :
1961 - 1962 > $6500 to $10000
1963 - 1964 > $4500 to $6000
1965 - 1966 > $4000 to $5500
1967 - 1971 > $3500 to $4500
1972 - 1978 > $1300 to $1800
1986 - 1999 > $750 to $900 ( reintroduced )
1971 - 1973 > $1300 to $1600 ( sg pro )
1961 - 1967 > Avg Upward Trend Of 12% A Year Since 2000
1968 - 1978 > 9% 1986 - 1999 > 3%
If your lucky you can find used or vintage Gibson Sg Special Guitars For Sale on ebay , seen some good deals on several occasions , however make sure you read the descriptions carefully.
If you have any vintage gibson guitars that are posted on this site ,you are always welcome to post a review,comment or detailed features ,im sure other guitar players who visit us would love to know ... Domenic
Important Note : Due to the overwhelming amount of comments on this blog i cannot answer all the questions although id love to . You can still post questions hopefully some of our viewers can help you out ... Thank You
Important Note : Due to the overwhelming amount of comments on this blog i cannot answer all the questions although id love to . You can still post questions hopefully some of our viewers can help you out ... Thank You
Gibson SG Special
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 239 Newer› Newest»I have a 60's SG Special with the large pickguard. Aside from the serial no., how can I acertain whether it's pre-1968 or post-1968 (like pot #'s)? Also, why the difference in value between pre and post 1968?
actually prices start declining from 1965 when large pickguards replaced the small pickguards and chrome parts replaced nickel parts .
pre 65 sg specials are more in demand and sought after by collectors.
however, in 1968-69 gibson was purchased by a company called norlin and left many to believe that product quality started to decline throughout the late 60s and 70s .
Pre 65 sg models are considered superior and of course harder to find( lower supply ).
The easiest way to find the year on sg guitars after 1965 is by the serial number.
If you have trouble finding the exact year ,
post your serial number and maybe i can help you.
I'm going to buy an SG but the seller said it is from 1978 and I noticed that the serial number 90785365 was very far from 1978 and I think it's from 1995. Can you assure me on this? He asked me about 800 dollars (euros). Can you assure me I'm right and on that price is reasonable for a '95 Sg?
Much thanks, Luca
the serial number indicates that your gibson sg special was produced on March.19,1995
its very difficult for me to tell you if its a reasonable price without seeing the guitar .
however $800 euro seems a little steep ,if its in good condition and guitar was untouched $800 US would be a fair price to pay .
Is it a gibson sg special ? sg standard ? or sg custom ?
many people get confused between the 3 guitars ..theres a price difference between the 3 guitars .
in my opinion a 95 sg special at $800 euros is too expensive. Thats $1030 US .
Is the gibson case included ? what kind of pick ups ? any extras ? theres lots to consider too.
I have a SG Special with the serial # 221880. I am the original owner and it was played. It has all original parts, although some of the metal parts are tarnished. I was wondering about a ballpark value. Also do you think it will increase with more age or is now the time to sell? Thanks for any input you could supply.
yours looks like a 1973-74 gibson sg special , its going for about $1300 to $1500 on the vintage market (easy).
Should be a walnut color or cherry.
All vintage guitars increase in value , the more time goes by and the more rare they become expecially names like fender , gibson , guild, martin , rickenbaucker and several more guitars which have a rich history .
I think you might be wrong about that year/s. I think I bought it around 1963/1964. It is cherry color with the original case.
P.S. The whammy bar was removed and lost. Thanks for the comments.
all serial # from 176644 to 250335 on the sg special were made in 1964 .
please guys , do not post info f you're not sure ..
thx ...domenic
Hi, I have what is possibly a 1972(?) Gibson SG pro. it has a bigsby bridge and the serial number is 621725. It has the mahogony finish and black dual coil pick ups. says made in USA. Do you think this is a 72? It needs a little work as I have not been playing it for a few yrs. The Bigsby needs some fixing. It also looks like the tuning pegs have been replaced. any idea on what I can expect to sell it for??
The gibson sg pro was introduced in 1971 and were discontinued in 1973 .
from 1971 to 1973 they are valued at $1100 to $1350.
Cherry finishes are valued at a little more ($1300 to $1550)
they had p-90 pickups, tune o matic bridges, vibratos , and were made in mahogany , cherry , and walnut finishes .
hope that helped
I had a 1961 SG Special that I used for years. This guitar felt, played and sounded just right through my old half-stack. It wasn't very noisy, either. It reproduced the original Trapeze and Priest tones through vintage Laney's, etc. However, by 1963 or 1964, it was a totally different guitar. By 1968 or so, it was different again. To this day, the 1961 original year version of this instrument is the one I like. I can't even play the skinny nut width ones from 1968 or so.
same here , can't stand the 68 and up models , they don"t have the same feel ( totally different guitar )
if you noticed the prices in the post above indicate a significant drop in value starting from 68 .
This is a very interesting site because i actually compared all the prices with the completed items on ebay and they are pretty much on the ball .
Thumbs up ,great job .
Hi mike thank you for the complement but i just want to clarify one thing ,
ebay does not determine the price for vintage guitars , its the collectors ( buyers ) who determine its true value.
for example a 1961 sg special is worth $3600 to $4400 in the books but their are actual collectors i know that are willing to pay $6000 and up because they know it will be worth much more in the future .
vintage guitars are personal and have different values to different people .
Theres the investor , the collector , the enthusiast , and then the guitar player .
All four will pay a different price for an old guitar and that is why a price guide exists .
Price guides give you a fair and approximate value of the guitar according to the vintage market.
Hey there,
I have a (possible) 71 SG Pro. the bigsby is gone but will be replaced. You indicate dthe features of this model. My SG has dot inlays and not trapazoidal? Dowes this cionfirm the 71 Pro? I have the small pickguard and the plate for the opots with the jack at the corner. The guitar is a 'natural' mahogany finish. By the way, it is sweet!!
The gibson sg pro was actually discontinued in 1973 , however the post above does not mention that they had trapezoid inlays .
Thaye also had 2 p90 pickups ...ps great guitar ! let me know if you want to sell it .
my email : cglamour@yahoo.com
i have a gibson sg..not sure if it is standard or special. Was told it was a 1961 but thinking it is more like a 1963 serial #141455. It is in good condition. Would like info and the value if anyone knows.
The serial number indicates that it was made in 1963 .
I don't want to get into too much details but if the fret board on your sg has dot inlays its an sg special
If it has trapezoid inlays and a crown inlay on the peghead ...its an sg standard
If its a special you should be able to sell it easily $4000 to $4600
If its a standard its valued at $6500 to $8000 easy .
hope that helped ....domenic
I have 1966 gibson sg special white serial#700976,the pots date 66. what price range do these guitars go for?I traded a fender twin reverb for it.
The sg special guitars with white finishes are actually more sought after and worth a little more , however in 1966 they made some models in white with large pickguards and some with small pick guards .
The models with the large pickguards can be sold for at least $2500 to $2800 . 1966 white sg specials with small pick guards are worth $2700 to $3100 ( one price guide lists it at $3300 ) ...domenic
PS : dont sell ! will be worth much more in a couple of years .
Hi, I have a SG-1, which is apparently from 1974. The body is unfortunately refinished, PU and tuning machines are not orginal but I was wondering about any kind of the approximate value?
You could argue that the guitar is destroyed from a collector's point of view but on the other hand I got it originally for less than the equivalent 200$.
collectors dont like when they hear " refinished " , refinished guitars tend to be harder to sell , however i still think you got a fairly good deal .
If its all original , good condition and with its original pickups and not refinished its worth $800 to $900
I cant give you an exact value because i really need to see your sg guitar .
from your description , i figure $400 to $500 but then again , i cant confirm the price value without seeing the guitar .....domenic
In 1982, at the doomed Kalamazoo factory, production began on three models under the Epiphone name: the Special (SG shape), the Spirit (LP Jr shape), and the Map (USA shape). The Special had a maple neck and poplar body, no pickguard, one or two open-coil humbuckers with volume controls, and one tone control. By 1983 the Special was being produced under the Gibson name in Nashville, the neck still maple but the body now mahogany. In 1985 it became the SG Special and the one-pickup version was dropped. FYI, I play a red one-pickup 1984.
In 1982, at the doomed Kalamazoo factory ........ Great Post !
Ive got a much travelled SG with a whammy bar
and believe its from 1977
The serial no.71098019
...what could I get for it
IS IT AN SG SPECIAL OR AN SG LES PAUL STANDARD ? Is it all original ? Was it refinished ? Can you post a picture ? And by the way your serial number indicates that its a 78'
I have a 62 SG les paul special, serial number 52004, it has dot inlays on the fretboard, a crown logo on the headstock, cherry with the small pick guard, anyone know what its worth?
if its in good condition with all original parts you should be able to sellit for more than $4000 , then again its quite difficult giving a price value on a guitar you can't see ....
seen some for sale on ebay for $5000 ...
are you sure you have an sg special ? in 1962 sg special guitars had no crown inlays ... do you have a picture ? more details would help ...
Hi i have a 1961 gibson sg special. It has a neck repair and work on the heel. Do you think I should send it togibson and have it gone over and professional fixed or leave it. the repair would be 8 of 10 on workmanship. What is the value?
your 1961 sg special in good condition and all original can easily sell for $4000 and more ... ( depends whos the buyer )
I cannot comment on the value of the guitar with the repairs without seeing the guitar however ...
i would definetily have it checked or seek advice by a professional luthier who can see it first hand ...
having it checked by gibson themselves would be a great idea ... 61 models are pretty much in demand , prices will probably double within a few years ...
I have a Gibson SG serial # 134750, which is stamped into the back of the headstock with "made in USA" below it. It has a natural mohogany finish. The fretboard has rectangular pearl inlays, not trapezoidal. The truss rod cover is plain black. It's not a crown emblem below the Gibson logo but something similar. It has two chrome pickups with black frames, and the smaller black pick guard. I have had it since I bought it used in 1978. Any idea how old? It's been refretted and has a neck repair but the repair is nearly undectable. Any idea about value?
according to your description and serial number ... its an sg special ,sg pro, or an sg deluxe , made in the early seventies ( 70-73 )
I think you meant walnut finish not natural ....
1970 - 74 sg special guitars are valued at $1200 to $1500 ,sg pro guitars are worth a little less but im pretty sure you have an sg special ( would need a pic or more details to confirm , gibson made various models of the sg special during the early seventies till today )
My 1961 gibson sg special has had a rough life it had had a heal repair and the neck was repaired in the middle and on the headstock they all look ok not great. the finish has worn down by the top e. All parts are stock.. What is this worth and how do I find out what it is worth
Thanks
i cannot give a value on your sg guitar because i can not see the damage or repair on it ,
A 61 sg special is quite valuable and if i were you i would definitely try to find a collector or someone who knows his vintage guitars who you trust to take a look at it ....
A 61 sg special in mint condition can be easily sold for $4500 to $5000 ...
I wouldnt want to fiddle with prices without seeing and playing the guitar,,,, domenic
I have an sg with serial number 530412, and I am guessing it is a 68 or 69. Could you tell me if I'm correct. Also a neck was re-attached and is slightly lighter shade. How much will that decrease the value?
according to the serial number you gave it was made in 1968 , if its a gibson sg special all original and in mint condition its valued at $1800 to $2000 ( easy ) , now i i dont know what condition your guitar is in but if the neck is not original it will decrease in value signicantly a 1968 neck is at least $600-$800 ...
My friend just gave me a vintage gibson sg. It's in pretty bad shape and I'm wanting to restore it. I'm not sure what year or make it is. The serial # is 513747. the previous owner sray painted it black so I'm sanding all that off. It appears to have to have a walnut finish with block inlays. It also seems to have two extra holes next to pickup selector hole.
Can anyone can help me find out more about this guitar? thanks!
here is a link to my journal with pictures of the guitar.
http://inlanternlight.livejournal.com/170246.html
wow , looks like your guitar needs a major makeover , great project to work on .
the serial number dates it a 1974 sg . To me it looks like an sg les paul standard ( block inlays , crown peghead ) not an sg special . The two extra holes were for the vibrola ( tremolo bar )some models had factory bigsby...Andy
Hello, My SG has a Cherry finish, one pickup, small pickguard, no vibrato. The inlays are small round dots,(looks like mother of pearl). The tuning machines have been replaced with quality german machines with an S on the back. The Serial# is 968497 with made in usa stamped under it. What type SG is this?
id be more certain if i could of seen a picture of your guitar , however from your description im pretty sure its a 1970-71 gibson sg junior , if the color would be white or yellow it would be an sg tv junior .... matt
matt, where can i send a pic of my sg to? i asked a question about my sg ser. no. 968497. you said you'd need to see a pic. to determine if it's an sg jr. or not. Thanks
hi goadus, actually i really don't need a pic , sg juniors were the only gibson guitars with sg bodies that were fitted with one pick up.
Gibson also made sg tv juniors with the same specs but were only made in white or yellow colors , sg juniors were made in cherry red colors so your guitar has to be an sg junior .
All other sg guitars had two or three pickups ...
Does anyone know the value
of a White Gibson SG 63, 64 ?
Serial # 209227
has the tremelo engraved Tailpiece
I CANNOT tell you the value of your white sg because there will be a spike in prices for 2007 on gibson sg's , vintage sg white guitars are even more in demand ... If your planning to sell it don't sell your guitar before the year end until prices are confirmed . Prices will be posted on this site by december-31
hi gud day im julius from manila philippines,i have dis sg pro no.615267 i inherited it from my father.i lend it to my friend when he returned it most of the parts was lost in no clear reason such as tuning pegs,tunematic,tremolo arm,spring,and nut for bigsby,and 2 witch hat knobs i want it to have restored so i can returned it to my father as a gift before he retired playing.my problem is i cant.remember the original part that im looking.can u help me where can i find the followingparts in order to restore it good.and where can i find a good 3d picture of an sg pro . this guitar has a big sentimental value to my father.thank a lot and more power
Take a look on ebay once and a while , place ads in guitar forums ... vintage guitar parts are hard to find ... Good luck ..
Hi,
This is fantastic site with lots of good info.
I've got a 1984 'The SG', silverburst finish, ebony fingerboard (no binding), dot inlays and small 3-ply pick guard. I can't even find references to silverburst SGs anywhere, so I know this one is quite rare. I believe that it may be part of the 'Firebrand' series, but Firebrands were apparently discontinued prior to 1984. The truss cover says 'The SG' and it came with a moulded case.
Can you provide any insight on this guitar and a ballpark value? It is in very good shape. I have replaced the tuners with Schallers and put nickel covers on the pick-ups.
Thanks!
theres not much info on your guitar , "the sg" models were introduced in 1979 and were discontinued in 1983 with the same features but walnut bodies .... your guitar must of been a limited edition or some sort of special edition ... you can try calling gibson maybe they can provide you with more info ...
I bought an allegedly '82 SG special custom it's serial is #82223511. it's got a kahler tremollo flying bridge and only three knobs, two volumes and one tone and a pickup switch. anybody got any info on this guitar? value? is it actually an '82? etc?
thanks for the help
the serial number indicates thats its a 1983 sg , your guitar is valued at $800 to $1100 in the price guide ....
HI I have a 2001 Paul Townshend signature
non limited edition SG classic can you tell me the difference between the limited edition and the non limited edition apart from the signed certificate I notice mine has pickup height adjusting screws on either side of the pickups and the limited edition does not also what`s mine worth.
Great site
ancient scotsman
theres a big difference , the limited edition was made with the exact specs of pete townshends original 70's sg special with the wrap around tailpiece , and full cover pickguard .....etc
The limited edition also comes with a gibson custom shop hardshell SG guitar case which is much more expensive , the guitar also has his signature ( pete townshend ) in back of the peghead , and above all they only made 250 , which makes it more rare and more expensive .. the limited edition is worth $2000 to $2400 in the price guides ...
the non limited edition is still a quality guitar however its not yet listed in the vintage guitar price guide .
Great site!
I have three questions- 1. Is a SG with serial number 103775, P90s and vibrato about a 1963? 2. Approx value of same. 3. Where could I find a cherry finish with p90s & bigsby. Is that configuration available pre 1968? It is also the SG pro from '71-'73 if read the abouve post correctly. Thanks!
Question #1 > If you have a maestro vibrato its definitly a 63 . also serial # indicates its a 63 .
Question #2 > 1963 sg specials ( cherry colors ) are valued at $4500 to $5000 an sg standard is worth $20 000 to $25 000
Question #3 > not with bigsby
Question #4 > Not sure if i understood the question , yes they made sg pro guitars only from 1971 to 1973 in cherry , mahogany and walnut finishes ...
By the way sorry for the brief answers , getting to many emails these days ..... domenic
I am trying to price my SG for sale. I want a fair price but I also want it to get out and be played again by someone who plays actively.
I think it is late 60's early 70's. The serial number is 862707. It is stamped Made in USA. The serial number and Made in USA are in ink not stamped into the wood.
There are rhombus shaped mother of pearl inlays in the frets. There is a large inlay of some sort on the front of the headstock, the same kind of material and color that Gibson is written in on the headstock in.
There is also a bell shaped plastic piece that is screwed on to the headstock, under the strings, just where it meets the neck.
There had been a tremolo on, but before I bought it so I don't know what it looked like. It may have had a different pick guard on it too.
It is walnut finished.
It now has Grover tuners on it, one original chrome pick up in the neck position, and a humbucker in the bridge position (butter finger or something like that). The action is low and it is awesome to play. The body has dings in it but nothing major. The neck looks great.
Is there any other info that you need to know to give a ball park figure on what it is worth?
Your gibson sg special was made in 1973-75 , it can't be a 60s model because they started making sg special guitars in walnut finishes in 1973 ... your guitar is valued at $1400 to $1600 presuming all original and in excellent condition . Price your guitar according to this price ..
You can probably get $700 to $900 for yours based on your description , also walnut finishes are harder to sell , its not a popular color ... domenic
Thanks for the help
hi there. back in 1998 i bought what i was simply told was a 1972 gibson SG from a retailer in santa clara, ca. $570! all original, structurally and tonally intact, a few charming dings in the body and finish.
almost 10 years later im curious to find out what the actual model is.
-serial #626232 / made in USA
-rectangular inlays
-dark reddish brown wood
-bigsby bridge
-2 humbuckers
-grover tuners
thanks for your time!
Looks like you got a pretty good deal , but i don't think its an sg special , im pretty sure you have an sg standard , sg specials come with dot inlays not rectangular inlays .
if you had 3 humbuckers it would be an sg custom ... a 1972 sg standard is valued in the price guide at $1800 to $2000 .... Could sell it probably for more ..
Hej!
I'd like to buy a Gibson SG "DIAVOLETTO" and the seller says that she's from 1962 but I guessed from the serial number that is not and I think is a 1968.
This is the serial number "900481".
She's got just one pick up.
What do you think?
Thanks a lot in advance for your help!
Tommy
The serial number indicates that it was made in 1970 ...
Ehj!Thanks for your answer! Just one more question, which is her value in your opinion?
Thx a lot!
tommy
SG "DIAVOLETTO"
Most of these guitars were red , they had one pick up , they were student guitars that never made it main stream ... if im not mistaken they also have a wrap around bridge which tends to detune very easily ... i wouldn't pay more than $500 U.S .....
Hi, I'm thinking about buying a 1990 Gibson SG Special from a friend, the serial number is: 91210589
The specs are:
colour - TV Yellow
pickups - 2x humbuckers
vol/tone - 2x volume 1x tone
selector switch - 3 way
pearl dot inlays
It also has a kahler tremolo bridge and locking nut which I'm not sure are original. I'm also not sure whether the vol/tone control knobs are original, they are of a black metal variety.
There are a few chips and scratches in the paintwork but it plays and sounds really nice.
Could you please help me find out exactly what model it is and what the approx value of it would be.
The seller is asking about £400 ($800) is this a reasonable price?
many thanks, dave
Compliments on your site, I found it very informative. I have a cherry red SG Special with the small pickguard and the serial number 900878. What year was this guitar made?
thank you for the compliment , your serial number inducates that it was made in 1970 ...
I am trying to find out the value of a 1964 gibson sg special. It is in mint condition, white w/ maestro vibrato original soft case with red plush interior. Serial # 225822
My Sg has a serial of 535135 which seems to date it 1969. I also noticed another number under the pickguard stamped on the base of the neck which is 709-67 with a number 28 inside a circle( like an inspector's stamp). Does anyone know what this other number means? Thanks
1964 gibson sg special
Your sg special is valued at $4200 to $4500 according to 2 price guides ... seen some early 60s sell for $5000 , depends also on condition and buyer .
Hi, I have a 1964 Gibson SG Jr. that is all original and was trying to figure out about how much it is worth. It has minimal scratches on it and again has not been modified. I appreciate any help! Thanks much.
Hi I have a Gibson SG...but don't know which one. It was my father's and he refinished it and put bigsby bridge with whammy bar, and grover pegs...also the finish was striped and an artist painted it. So in a attempt to find some sort of number or indication of age I looked all over the internet...eventually finding that the serials were stamped on the upper back of the head.
This area has been painted over, but with a rubbing and magnifing-glass (ha!) I think it reads 02738. The fret inlays are round mother of pearl. Any thoughts as to which issue this is? Or if it's even a valid serial?
1964 Gibson SG Jr
Cherry finishes are worth $2700 to $3200 , white finishes are more sought after and are valued at $3900 to $5000 .
Hi I have a Gibson SG...but don't know which one ...
serial number is not valid . Would have to see it ...
wow..thanks for the quick response. I took some pics of the'ol axe and the link is below. Hope it works...would the serial be valid if it were 102738? Any info you could give me would be really appreciated.
Bridget
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=8239&l=2bfce&id=559900421
darn! it cut off the link..just string that all together;(
http://www.facebook.com/album.
php?aid=8239&l=2bfce&id=559900421
I have Gibson sg with serial number 127207. It also has a "made in usa" mark on the other side of headstock, near the serial nuber. Is it 1963 gibson? Man who sold it to me said that is 1971 gibson. ??
Bridget
Hi briget , just saw your guitar , if you are planning to sell it i would recommend you sell it in parts , you'll make much more money ..
the bridge , vibrola , knobs and pickups look like they are original from the sixties ... the neck and body have been poorly refinished and damaged i don't think you'll get much for it ... also tuners are not original .
Gibson sg with serial number 127207
its a 71 .
Thanks for the info! and I am absolutely NOT thinking of selling it, wholely or for parts. I was just interested in knowing what year it was.
Thanks again.
Bridget
I'm thinking of buying a 1972 sg ,one single bridge pickup, no pick guard except at the knobs,all original. Wants $900.00. What do you think? Its in good condition.
Hi.. great site! I have an Cherry walnut SG, serial # 727366, indicating 1970-72, Dual Humbuckers, chrome covers, black plastic rings, black small sticker on back says PATENT NO 2727 842, square fret pearl inlays, the 'flower' on headstock, neck binding, small LP style pickguard with three 1/8" round spacers under 3 screws, knobs through wood body, #70-027 on volumns,#137721 on tone controls. Original tuners...'Half Moon' silver 'Grover' with 'Gibson' on them also, and an original tailpiece 'whammy' bar with 'Gibson' engraved in it with the same typeface as headstock Logo. Any pinpoint on year/model? Value? Not quite like any I've seen! Thanx!!
In the one above, It is (Mahogany, not walnut)
Hey i have a gibson sg, i am not sure what year it is from, there is no serial number on it, it has got a large scratchplate and a tremolo, i would say that it is cherry colour and in pretty good condition, any ideas on what year it might be from?
and a rough price?
Cherry walnut SG
Do you have a picture online of your guitar, im quite curious ..
I'm thinking of buying a 1972
sg ...
i don't like giving buying advice without seeing a picture ... i would love to help you but i would prefer seeing a photo of the guitar your buying ..
i am having trouble dating mt sg.
it is walnut, trapazoid inlays, crown pearl inlay on the headstock. can you help?
Hey i have a gibson sg ...
there's thousands of sg's with the same features .. you have to be more specific .
having trouble dating mt sg walnut ...
Must be from the seventies , they made sg specials in walnut finishes from 1972 to 1978 ..
Great web site! I've got a zinger for you.
I saw what appeared to be a 65 Gibson SG Jr on ebay recently - however - the truss rod access was under the pickguard!
Everything else about it looks genuine - peghead logo, fluting, shape, color, the chrome bits, vibrato and Kluson tuners are oxidized, the finish has an aged patina. It is very 'real' looking in all details. I like to think I have a good eye for fakes or refinshes, but I've never seen one quite like this.
The only other odd bit was the serial on the back of the peg head was in larger font/type letters that spanned from one set of tuners to the other (not between them as is typically the case)
Fake? or gonzo factory repair job? Or ???
Thanks!
Hey, great site. Thanks for lots of info! I have a Gibson SG with a Serial # 142338 that I've had since high school and played in a band or 2 with, but am not sure if its a SG special or not. The cutaways are not as pointed so am question if the body is original? It had some repair-not the original scratch plate and not sure about the pick ups. Plays well though and has great sound. Any clues about checking on the body?
Thanks for all this incredible information. I have a Gibson SG Special, serial number 951024. Soap bar P-90s.
I'm a bit confused, because the pickguard is not the 3-point smaller pickguard, but the larger sort with 4-points -- the information above indicates in 1972 the 3-point pickguard was put in place.
The tuners are Schaller "Made in W. Germany" -- aftermarket, I assume. There also appears to be traces of a few mounting holes below the bridge, which have been covered up reasonably well. The neck was damaged and professionally repaired. Walnut finish.
Any ideas what year this could be, and what its value could be?
I have a 82 Gibson special but cant seem to find out much about it. Serial # 82782536. Single pick up, black with no pick guard. Any history or idea of value would be much appreciated.
I have a 1968 or 1969 SG special, serial 851053 with no dot above the "i" in the headstock logo. Is that normal? This guitar is absolutley mint with original strings and tags. Does that make it worth more or less?
I am hoping to get a little more info on what year I've got. The serial number is 47183. I've been told it's a '62 and I would like to confirm this.
My father has what appears to be an SG Special Sn 133XX (five digits only and all very clear). The finish is cherry with some checking in the varnish and some normal tarnish, wear and small dings here and there. My mother bought it from the original owner in 62-63 timeframe. It has a Maestro Tremolo that is short with the strings wraping around it and has a stainless arm that looks like a eating fork handle. On the phone Gibson told me by the serial number thier records show it to be a Les Paul Special made in 1961 even though it does not say Les Paul on it anywhere. It looks to me like it might have been one of the first SG Specials. Any idea what it really is and what it might be worth?
SG Special, serial number 951024
it has to be a 72 because they only started making sg specials in walnut finishes in 72 . Its valued at $1300 to $1500 in the price guide .
82 Gibson special
i think you have a gibson sg junior , not special .
I have a 1968 or 1969 SG special
Yes its normal for a late 60s , no it doesnt make it worth more .
The serial number is 47183
according to this serial number its a 62
Regarding the poster with the 1982 Special: It's an early Nashville version of the guitar that began in Kalamazoo as the Epiphone Special. I posted earlier in this thread about the series. The one-pickup version is rare but not expensive. I paid $800 for a 1984 in excellent condition with a mahogany body. I've seen a few beaters with poplar bodies go for $400 on eBay.
I have either a 1959 0r 1960 Gibson sg special, serial # 2368.
any idea what it may be worth? thankyou.
I have what I'm told is a '71 S G standard. Cherry red,all original except the potts. A brass nut was installed in the '80's. Normal wear and tear, original (somewhat delapidated and duct taped) case.
serial #679499 Should I hold onto this or sell; and what approximate worth today?? Great for blues, note bending etc! Thanks, Jim
I have a '71 S G standard serial #679449, normal wear and tear, brass nut installed in the '80's, non-original potts, otherwise original equiptment. Original case (complete w/Dean Markley stickers and some duct tape) Plays great, especially for bending notes- what is approximate value??
JIM
1959 or 1960 Gibson sg special
Its worth $10000 to $13500 according to 2 different price guides presuming its in excellent condition all original .
59 and 60 sg special models are extremely rare and i thimk you can sell it for more than $13000 , they were made with slab bodies , 59 models had high neck pickups , 60 models had lower neck pickups .
'71 S G standard.
Your guitar is valued at $2200 to $2600 , if you wait a couple of years the value will go up but it really depends on you and how badly you need the dough .
have a Gibson SG with a Serial # 142338 ...
Would have to see a picture ...
65 Gibson SG Jr on ebay recently ...
i wouldn't touch it if i were you , looks like a guitar that has been fiddled around with ..
SG Special Sn 133XX ...
i dont think its a les paul special , looks like you have a 1961 sg special ... the first models were actually made in 1959 with slab bodies /// 1961 models are valued at $8000 to $10000 ,, you can probably sell it for more , very sought after by collectors .
les paul specials were renamed sg special in 1959 .
1959 or 1960 Gibson sg special
thankyou for all of the feedback. i have a curveball to add. this may matter to the collectors. It was owned by randy bachman & is rumored to be the american woman guitar...
are you selling it ? if so post your email .
I'm thinking of buying an early 70's sg special but instead of P-90's it has "mini humbuckers" which look as though they come from a les paul model...the price is £800 stirling...is it worth that or am i being robbed
thats about what they are going for ...
I have an SG Standard.
it was bought in 71 and is well played meaning the finish is worn in some places on the edges and the back. Otherwise it is quite good shape. The serial is 852924. But then is that 1966 or 1969?
The tuning pegs have been changed which is good for the playing but less good for the collector. What do you supposed it could be sold for the way it is? And what year and factory is it?
Your serial number indicates that it was made in 1969 , if your sg special has a 1 piece neck its valued at $4000 to $5000 ...If you sg guitar has a 3 piece neck its valued at $3000 to $4000 depending on its condition ....
1959/60 sg special.
yes we are entertaining offers on this guitar.....
fiddlmando@gmail.com
for info and we'll send pics out.
Hello everybody, I'm looking for a gibson sg special project from 1962-65 for about $400 +or-. I don't want any parts. It can be refin, but no hum routes. Grover , schaller or other tuner holes are fine, headstock and or neck joint breaks are not what I'm looking for but it might be ok, neck resets are fine. But if it does, send me pics and I'll think about it. If one of you guy's have one and are intersested, Email me at
Sg_guitarguy@earthlink.net
Thanks, Addison
re: the Gibson SG standard
that was bought used in 71
serial 852924 I have 3 more questions:
what if the serial is 952924
what year would that be?
it's really hard to tell if the first # is and 8 or a 9.
looks like and 8 burned in but the indentation looks more like 9. how can you tell for sure?
then how can I tell if its a 1 piece or 3 piece neck?
and finally where and how would I sell it to get the
value you gave to it?