cmryglot Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Could anyone offer some help in dating my SG Special. Serial number is 551293...stamped on the upper back of the headstock. No other markings. I bought it from a kid in 1974 who said it was a 1972......I never questioned it all these years, but now I think it may be older. The Blue Book of Electric Guitars...6th Edition indicates that it is a 1966 since the serial number is between 550000 and 556910. But looking at Gibson Electric Serialization...taken from Blue Book of Electric Guitars...11th Edition...it has 540796 - 545009 as 1969 and then jumps to 555000 - 556909 as 1966. there is not a range that covers my serial number of 551293. Perhaps either the 6th or 11th edition has a typo. Any ideas anyone? thanks chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 We need pics pics pics............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 As Gibson was changing the SG often (trying to increase sales) during the period from '66 through '73, photos will be worth a thousand serial numbers. Photos along with the serial number and maybe potentiometer codes should tell the tale. The six-digit serial number (non)system that Gibson used during the 60's and early 70's is a complete mess, and useless as stand-alone ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Could anyone offer some help in dating my SG Special. Take it out for dinner, a nice set of strings, a show, and if you are lucky........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 1961-1969: 4,5 or 6 digit peghead stamped serial number for all models, no MADE IN USA stamped below. 1969-1975: 6 digit peghead stamped serial number, MADE IN USA stamped below. Thats about the closest you'll manage it from http://home.provide.net/~cfh/gibson.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Take it out for dinner' date=' a nice set of strings, a show, and if you are lucky...........[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevoT Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Use a guitar dater program, you can find these on google (stating the obvious). good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Take it out for dinner' date=' a nice set of strings, a show, and if you are lucky...........[/quote'] Then it might let you into its g-string =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmryglot Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 I.m have a few photos..but I cannot see how to post them here...help?...also, I looked inside on the pots and found: on one side TX1158 500k A1 and on the other 1376850 Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97893&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmryglot Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ok...got it sorted out. Sent photos and pot codes to Gibson support. He was real helpful. WIth this info he found my serial number in the shipping ledger archive (not public) and determined that my SG Special shipped on 3/14/69. this is huge...puts the value much higher than it would be if it were a 1972 as I had previously believed. Thanks every one who helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 1968-71 Cherry SG Special : $2000 - $2500 1972-75 Cherry or Walnut SG Special : $1400 - $1550 Either way its nice to know...good score! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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