1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar

1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar

1964 Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar

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This is the goldilocks of Gibson SG Specials. It has all of the most desirable features most players would want in an SG with none of the issues.  It features the wider 1 11/16" nut which provides ample room for playing chords. In response to the trend of guitar manufacturers moving towards slimmer necks in the mid '60s, Gibson started using the 1 5/8" nut around mid 1965. Another feature which is surprisingly difficult to find, is the simple wraparound stop tailpiece. Gibson offered a variety of vibrato tailpieces, unfortunately they were not the most stable for tuning which is why many of them have been removed over the years, leaving unsightly holes in the top. This one is an original stop tail so it does not have any additional holes drilled. There are none of the breaks/repairs that plague most of the SG's on the market. No breaks or cracks at the heel and no headstock repair! As a bonus, it has the most beautiful unfaded deep cherry finish I've ever come across. The red color Gibson used fades easily in the sunlight so it is not uncommon to see SGs with light tops and dark backs (most likely displayed near a window). To find one that has retained its original color is very rare.

Overview

Year: 1964

Brand: Gibson

Model: SG Special

Serial Number: 229604

Condition: Excellent

Originality: All original including finish, hardware, pickups, pots, etc.

Repairs: Fret dress

Modifications: None

Case: Original Aligator Soft Shell

Additional Information:

Materials

Body: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood

Frets: Original. 22 frets

Pickup: Original P-90s

Bridge: Original compensated wraparound stop tailpiece

Tuners: Original 3 on a plate Kluson Deluxe

Nut: Original Corian

Finish: Original Cherry Red

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Measurements

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Neck Width at 12th fret: 2"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.80

Neck Depth, 12th fret: 0.94

String Spacing at Bridge: 2"

Weight (lbs): 6.5

Action: Low E @ 12th fret: 4/64"
High e @ 12th fret: 3/64"

Strings: Custom D'Addario Nickel Wound Set. 50w, 38w, 29w, 25w, 16, 12

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.

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