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Date my vintage Gibson SG? 1969/1970 possibly?


electricfurnace

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Hello!

 

Recently picked up a very roadworn and battered Gibson SG Standard for a cheap price.

 

Pots read CBA 811 1158 500K AT 13770 (then solder obscures the rest).

 

Serial is 909451

 

My research seems to indicate it is a 1970 - pots point this, as to the closed b and o on the headstock. However it is missing the "Made in USA" stamp on the back of the headstock which would otherwise indicate a 1970 would it not?

 

Here are some pics - please help me date it!

 

Thanks

Alex

 

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Yep, pretty worn! I would guess '69-'70ish transitional model. The double-ring Klusons and the Pantograph pearl headstock inlay lends creedance to this also. Looks like "almost a volute", also!

 

Great-looking axe [thumbup] Looking mostly original and "cheap is good"......

 

 

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