Reg Stainback Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Hello, I was gifted a 60's model SG , today. And I need help trying to nail down the year. The serial number seems to be 700054. Any information would help. Also, if anyone knows of a skilled restorationist, I would be grateful. I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Thank you, Reg Stainback ear. I believe the ear. I believe the serial number says, "700054". Can I remove the plastic plate on the back, to find it inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtone Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 That, my friend, is a Melody Maker, and a factory 2nd. That’s usually because of a finish issue, and not a big deal. Pelham Blue, I believe. I’m sure someone will give you an approximate year from the SN. You can probably find yourself with a quick online search. I don’t believe you need a “skilled restorationist”. From the looks of it, I’m pretty sure that it’s all original. Looks to be from your photos. You just need a set up and new strings. Don’t know what kind of a guitar player you are, but those guitars were made to be strung with wound G string. So if you’re playing rhythm, I would strongly recommend using a set with wound G string 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtone Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 After closer scrutiny, it appears you have some significant fretboard wear. Since I cannot see where the strings touch the frets when you play, I can’t see if there is fret wear, but with the visible fingerboard wear, it’s likely you need new frets or at least a leveling. Again; this is just normal wear. But you could consider it a “fretboard restoration”. Maybe that’s what you meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtone Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Reg, those look like bronze acoustic guitar strings. Might sound a bit weak through an amp until you get to the two plain strings. They’ll be louder, like electric strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtone Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Is this a scratch or a crack? It would be very common for this to be a crack. Somebody stepped on their guitar cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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