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Gibson SG Special Black Refin 1965

Gibson SG Special Black Refin 1965

Description

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: The body and neck have been fully refinished, aside from possibly the headstock face.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. The pickup cavities were converted from P90 cavities to humbucker prior to the refinish. The vibrato tailpiece has been replaced with a stop bar.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .80" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 11.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted, and it appears the fingerboard radius changed from 12" to 11" during the refret. A portion of the neck binding at the bass side of the heel also appears to have been reglued.
Electronics: The guitar has been converted from P90s to humbuckers, and has a Gibson patent number neck pickup and Manlius Landmark PAF-style bridge pickup. The original pickups have not been included. The wiring harness appears original, although a few solder joints have been touched up. The pickup solder lug on the bridge volume pot has broken off at some point, although a solder connection can still be made. The visible pickup codes date to 1965,.
Pickup Measurements: 9.4k (neck), 10.3k (bridge)
Hardware: Much of the hardware appears to have been replaced, including the bridge, tailpiece, tuners, and knobs. The original vibrato tailpiece was changed out for a stopbar tailpiece, and the original mounting holes are still visible. At one point the tuners had a large washer, and there is an imprint of this visible around the current tuner bushings. None of the original hardware has been included.
Modifications/Repairs: -The body and neck have been refinished -The neck has been refretted, and a portion of the neck binding has been reglued -The body has been converted from P90 to humbucker pickup cavities prior to the refinish -The body has been converted to a stopbar tailpiece and the original vibrato tailpiece has been removed -Much of the hardware has been replaced, including the bridge, tailpiece, tuners, and knobs
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The body and neck have been fully refinished, aside from possible the headstock face. The refinish shows wear in many spots, and some irregularities including runs/drips and finish sinking into wood pores. The body has numerous small dings and scratches on the front; the back of the body shows considerable buckle rash and several additional dings. The headstock face shows quite a bit of finish wear as well, with numerous dings and chips. There is some finish chipping around the tuner holes, as well as imprints from tuners with a larger washer that were previously installed.
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and minor neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear. The visible pot codes date to 1965; the serial number has been obscured by the refinish. The pot codes, original pickup configuration, body shape and style, and vibrato tailpiece date the guitar to 1965.
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SKU: U3092863501

Description

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: The body and neck have been fully refinished, aside from possibly the headstock face.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. The pickup cavities were converted from P90 cavities to humbucker prior to the refinish. The vibrato tailpiece has been replaced with a stop bar.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .80" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 11.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted, and it appears the fingerboard radius changed from 12" to 11" during the refret. A portion of the neck binding at the bass side of the heel also appears to have been reglued.
Electronics: The guitar has been converted from P90s to humbuckers, and has a Gibson patent number neck pickup and Manlius Landmark PAF-style bridge pickup. The original pickups have not been included. The wiring harness appears original, although a few solder joints have been touched up. The pickup solder lug on the bridge volume pot has broken off at some point, although a solder connection can still be made. The visible pickup codes date to 1965,.
Pickup Measurements: 9.4k (neck), 10.3k (bridge)
Hardware: Much of the hardware appears to have been replaced, including the bridge, tailpiece, tuners, and knobs. The original vibrato tailpiece was changed out for a stopbar tailpiece, and the original mounting holes are still visible. At one point the tuners had a large washer, and there is an imprint of this visible around the current tuner bushings. None of the original hardware has been included.
Modifications/Repairs: -The body and neck have been refinished -The neck has been refretted, and a portion of the neck binding has been reglued -The body has been converted from P90 to humbucker pickup cavities prior to the refinish -The body has been converted to a stopbar tailpiece and the original vibrato tailpiece has been removed -Much of the hardware has been replaced, including the bridge, tailpiece, tuners, and knobs
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The body and neck have been fully refinished, aside from possible the headstock face. The refinish shows wear in many spots, and some irregularities including runs/drips and finish sinking into wood pores. The body has numerous small dings and scratches on the front; the back of the body shows considerable buckle rash and several additional dings. The headstock face shows quite a bit of finish wear as well, with numerous dings and chips. There is some finish chipping around the tuner holes, as well as imprints from tuners with a larger washer that were previously installed.
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and minor neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear. The visible pot codes date to 1965; the serial number has been obscured by the refinish. The pot codes, original pickup configuration, body shape and style, and vibrato tailpiece date the guitar to 1965.