thexboxboys Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I have an old guitar that has been used on at least 40 hits songs, but for the life if me I have never owned an SG and could not find the serial number. I did however find it when I looked at it sideways in the light and its 130005. I was wondering, what year is this? Anything special about it? Phil www.thexboxboys.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 You can look here: http://www.gibson.com/Files/downloads/bluebook/GibsonSERIALNUMBERS.pdf - but you can't tell a lot from the serial number. Your best bet is to email Customer Service and see if they have any old records. That serial number makes it a '63 or 1970 - 75 depending on some other things. Post pictures - they can help identify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thexboxboys Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 It only lets me load small images...UDDGG. On the back of the head, it says 130005 underneath MADE IN USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi and welcome. I'm no expert on the model but the following is a general gude and to the best of my knowledge. It would appear from the snaps you posted to be a 'Type 4' SG Standard. The serial numbers from Gibson in the seventies are, unfortunately, a bit vague. Depending on which source you believe the instrument dates from either '73 or '74. The three-piece neck and style of peghead logo would back up these dates. As far as there being 'anything special about it' goes : probably not. They were made in pretty high quantities and many, of course, will still be around and in good condition. As far as value goes : originality counts for a lot. If it has all it's original parts it will be worth more than if bits have been 'improved' over the years. These instruments were meant to be players instruments - not really collectors items. The only thing which may make it of interest to a collector would be any documented proof of it's provenance. If, as you say, it has been played on over 40 hits; 1) Who played it? 2) On what songs? 3) Can this be verified? It's no doubt a very fine guitar. The chances are it wouldn't have been used on all those hits if it was a poor instrument. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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