pansenbaer Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hey all. I'm looking to unload my Gibson SG Special Faded. I wanted to know if you think I'm being a little greedy and expecting too much for it. This is the email I got from a Gibson rep as to the specs on this particular model: The serial number is consistent with a SG Special Faded model in Worn Cherry finish, made on the 226th day of 2002 in Nashville, TN. Here are the specs on the model- Dimensions – 12 ¾” (W) x 16” (L) x 1 5/16” (D) Body – Mahogany Neck – 1 piece mahogany (rounded SG shape) Neck Thickness – (1st) .818” (12th) .963” Peghead pitch – 17 degrees Fingerboard – 22 fret ebony Fingerboard length – 18.062” Fretwire - 0.090” wide and 0.055” tall nickel/silver alloy Fingerboard radius – 12” Inlays – Acrylic Crescent moon at 3,5,7,9, & 12th Scale length – 24 ¾” Nut width – 1.687” FB width at 12th fret – 2.062” Tailpiece – Stop bar Hardware – chrome Tuners – Gibson Deluxe (.404” hole size) Controls – 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch Pickups – Rhythm - 490R Treble - 490T So it was made in 2002, has the crescent inlays, and the fretboard is ebony. That is why I would consider this a bit more rare than the Faded SG's they have now for the $699 price. But the kicker....it has a little crack in the neck :( I was told that this typically just effects the tuning, which it stays in tune just fine. Is that true? I'm looking to get around $450 for it. The spot to the left of the crack is not actually part of the crack, just a scuff mark. Also including straplok system and gig bag. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 . A cracked or repaired neck crack will typically reduce the market value by about 50%. Judging by what's on fleaBay completed sales - http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_nkw=SG+Special+Crescent+Moon&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=SG+Special+Crescent+Moon&_oexkw=&_adv=1&LH_Complete=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50 maybe $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I agree, around $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 wall hanger ate the nitro right off the old headstock eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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