jd88 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'm thinking of selling my SG. Likely a 66 to 68? I bought it used in 1968. It had the serial number scratched out, but I still have a few friends from that time that could confirm when I got it. Everyone has an opinion on carved up guitars. Work of art, or defaced legacy? A friend and I did this with a dentist's drill. He drew it up one night, and we carved it the next day. I think of it as an interesting example of 60's psychedelic art. The guitar is in good shape. The neck is straight, and I've always sent it back to Gibson for re-fretting and a tune up. It may need new pots, or a cleaning. And a pick guard? I added an extra volume control (I ran the wires up the channel for the pickup). I have the missing knob. The only other change was adding Grover tuners, when I bought it, and the knurled knobs. I never liked the original ones. I don't play much anymore, and this guitar deserves a better home. It's too valuable to just sit in a closet. (I'll probably replace it with a cheap Epi or Gretsch LP, for when I do get the urge). But it's only valuable to someone who also sees it as art. I've always liked it, and it always got a good reception. So I'm trying to gauge the value. Without writing a check to Gruhn - which would probably be the wrong place to appraise it... If you like the look, good. Not your thing? You can say so - but don't be a jerk about it. I was 19. I never thought I'd still own the guitar 50 years later, or that old guitars would become valuable. And the places I've lived, with parties... and it never walked off! It was a $100 guitar - not the Mona Lisa! I had fun with it, and I'm proud of the look. So what do you think it might be worth? Where should I try and sell it - where it would reach the artsy-musical crowd? I've been threatening to sell it for the last 15 years. My wife tells me not to, and she's right. If I still played, I'd hold on to it. But I don't, and it needs to be back onstage, somewhere. It has no real provenance. Richie Haven's once played it in my kitchen. He was in my small town, a friend brought him by one rainy day. We got a whole concert out of it! But no photos. So, thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJig Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 What model Standard or Special, Humbuckers or P90, what color, what pickguard small or full, vibrato ? With all you describe I don't think you'd get much for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd88 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Thanks. I guess I didn't do the attachment correctly. The photo should answer your questions. (and I'm sorry, but the correct answer should be 'at least $20k! Can you hold it for me?') ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'd say: "Whatever you can GET, for it!" Vintage SG Jr.'s, with that much "modding," will be of little to no "collector" value. If it was in "Original" condition, it would command much higher pricing. But, good luck, with your sale. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalpiper Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I can tell you this. If you send that guitar to lapidary dreams (I think that's their name). They will disassemble the guitar, sand down the etching, restain with original dyes, gloss it, clean it up, put on new pick guard. Pot it correctly to speck, put proper knobs on it. It will cost you about 1000$. You could then sell it for a price that is worth while. In it's present state, its not worth much at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 ...it's only valuable to someone who also sees it as art.......So I'm trying to gauge the value.... This is your problem in a nutshell. An all-original SG Junior from circa 1966 is worth around $1,400. A 'highly modified' one like yours - as a guitar - is worth perhaps 1/3 that value whereas if you sell it as 'Art' then you can name the asking price. I'm sure it plays fine and sounds good but unfortunately it's not really that collectable as a 'playing' instrument. Good luck with your decision. Pip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 That is in very rough shape. If the electronics are original, you may be able to fetch around $500. Selling it as art may be a good approach to take on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray m Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I have a vintage Gibson SG cherry and I’m not sure of the year but I have a serial number if you could give me some information. It is in great shape with standard we are markings. The serial number is 23 8273. Thank you for your reply I’m curious what it’s value might be in good shape in with the year is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray m Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 A correction: standard ware on the back of the neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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