Barnett17 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 i was helping a client clean out her home last week and came across this SG she wanted to sell it in "tag" sale, but I thought there might be value and told her I would research it. Ive been looking around for a while and learned alot about guitars, just cant nail this one down Im going to try using correct wording, but forgive me if im wrong. from the serial # and the made in usa stamped in the headstock, it was manufactured in the early 70's (70,71,72). Looks like pearl inlay that says gibson the machine heads have gibson and deluxe on each. truss rod cover is black with no writing White inlay dots on fretboard. marking on sides of neck are red/pink pickups are black with screws that are lined towards one side the tremelo says gibson the pick guard is black (1 ply?) the tuners are witch hats with no plate color is Cherrywood The guitar has a black hard case in the same shape, that says gibson on the outside and a red interior If anyone can help identify the guitar and approximate value, id be most grateful Thx in advance for your time and expertise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I think that you are on the right track...early 70's. It probably has a volute at the neck/headstock junction. My guess is an SG200 or SG II although those tended to have slide switches instead of a toggle. It could be sort of rare, but not of any 'golden era' as far as Gibson go. It looks to be in fine condition. The value could be $800-$1200 possibly. Keep researching and maybe you can narrow it down to the specific model. Some larger pictures would be of help to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnett17 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thx so much for getting back to me, and quickly. It does appear to be in great shape. Hope these bigger images help you/me. Thx very much once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thx so much for getting back to me, and quickly. It does appear to be in great shape. Hope these bigger images help you/me. Thx very much once again! Those pickups are unusual, about the size of mini-humbuckers but I've never seen black covers like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just did some research and it looks like a 1973 SG Special, right down to the pickup shape, size and color and the harmonica bridge. The vibrato bar was probably an extra. The SG II looks similar but had the controls mounted on a plate that was attached to the top of the guitar. The SG Special had the controls done in the more conventional way, the plate was on the back. I've posted a link to a picture of a catalog from 1973, not sure what the value is. SG Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just did some research and it looks like a 1973 SG Special, right down to the pickup shape, size and color and the harmonica bridge. The vibrato bar was probably an extra. The SG II looks similar but had the controls mounted on a plate that was attached to the top of the guitar. The SG Special had the controls done in the more conventional way, the plate was on the back. I've posted a link to a picture of a catalog from 1973, not sure what the value is. SG Special Yes, that's a 1973 SG Special which replaced the similar SG Pro from '72 (with the semi-circle control plate). The Special did have an optional Bigsby in '73 (and a color choice of cherry or walnut). In 1974 The Special again changed now with block fret board markers. As far as I know 1973 was the only year with "dots" and black mini humbuckers. The model continued until about 1976 but as I said, with block markers and black mini humbuckers. They aren't extraordinarily valuable- ~$900-$1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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