Gibson SG Standard – 1966 Vibrola Tailpiece…SOLD !

SERIAL NUMBER: 365427
DATE: 1966

Originally called Les Pauls when they debuted in 1961, the SG was a direct replacement model for the Les Paul [ Standard ] that we know. However, Les had other ideas, didn’t like the new guitar and requested that his name be taken off of the SG. This caused a bit of a predicament for the Gibson sales and marketing team as the factory was still churning them out while they tried to come up with a new model name. In these early stages of production the designation SG ( ‘solid guitar’) ,for want of a better name, was supposed to be used as a transitory moniker, but the name SG eventually stuck.

Released with fanfare as being ‘the fastest guitar in the world’ due to its slim playable neck [ as opposed to the necks on the 'Bursts that preceded it] it went on to be one of Gibson’s most successful lines.

The pedigree of players associated with this guitar are simply legendary – Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Robby Krieger just to name a few – and for good reason : the lightweight mahogany body makes it easy to brandish, but the PAF’s are fat enough to compensate. Blues/rock/metal/progressive all fall under weight divisions this tyke can punch in – and which makes it versatile to boot.

Cherry finish, in great shape,
Repaired belt wear on back,
Stress line by jack socket,
Early type ‘sculptured’ body,
Gibson Vibrola whammy,
Original Kluson deluxe machine heads,
Rosewood fretboard,
Crown fret markers and Crown headstock inlay,
One piece mahogany neck,
‘Batwing’ scratchplate

$9900