What is the value of a 1972 gibson sg deluxe guitar in. Transparent colors, violet sunburst, natural, black, transparent red, blue. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson. A typical, average used sg in a retail would be more like 600, but there are a lot of models ranging from 300 to 3000. Les paul models sg models esstyle models basses designer models gibson. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. In 1961, gibson started a new serial number system. My inventory generally leans toward fender and gibson, though i usually have a supply of prs, gretsch, ibanez guild, martin, taylor, jackson, etc. How to find the value of an epiphone guitar our pastimes. Discussion in gibson sg started by sggreen, dec 31, 2004. I agree that odds are that its not worth trading for the early 70s lp. Get the best deals on gibson blue electric guitars when you shop the largest online selection at.
The best way to determine a real cash value would be a blue book. Does anyone happen to know what vintage guitar guide places as a value for a 65 or 66 gibson sg standard in custom color pelham blue. It remains in production today in many variations of the initial design. Gibson and slash are proud to present the new slash collection of signature guitars. Oct 16, 2017 this is a list of the top 5 quality guitar brands that have horrible resale value. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of gibson guitars at guitar center. Epiphone g400 pro based on the 1962 sg, it generates all the searing sustain of the. Top 5 quality guitar brands with horrible resale value youtube. Featuring all of the classic look and feel of late 60s sgs, including the batwing pickguard, the gibson sg standard has a roundedprofile mahogany neck, a bound 22fret rosewood fingerboard and a solid mahogany body. Do you have a gibson guitar and would like to know how much it is worth. Ive had a gibson sg 90 double for many years and never really used it.
Value of a 1975 les paul custom gibson brands forums. The blue book of guitars to give it its proper name, has become the go to place for anyone buying or selling a second hand guitar in order to figure out what said guitar is worth. What is the value of a 1972 gibson sg deluxe guitar in good. Next to it is the ugliest pre1970 gibson knob, known as the amp knob, used from late 1966 to the mid1970s but not on all models. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. These models represent electric and acoustic guitars slash has played before millions of fans during his career and influenced multiple generations of players around the world. To a lesser extent, gibson also makes banjos, dobro resonator guitars, electronics, and basses. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Each instrument celebrates gibson s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. Before mid1950, most gibson headstocks were thinner at the top when looked at from a side profile. I am ready to take requests from new posts on as to your guitar and amplifier values. Gibson sg timeline the 1960s vintage guitar and bass. The gibson sg is made with a thinnedout fretboard to ensure that.
Gibson sg standard electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. Gibson guitars have been played by rock n roll and blues legends that include jimmy page and b. That makes this special run the same price as a current year sg standard as well as the limited edition chicago music exchange run. The blue book of electric guitars features comprehensive information and uptodate pricing. On this page, you will find questions and answers about the value of specific gibson guitars. Gibson has a 24hour, sevendaysaweek customer service phone number for anyone with questions about their instrument. Take 15% off thousands of items make music sale shop now sell. Vintage guitar collecting, like anything else is subject to fashion. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value. Gibson made the first electric guitar in 1935 and has pioneered famous guitars such as the les paul, the flying v, the explorer, the firebird, and sg. The blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars are the two leading reference and value guides in the guitar industry, along with the blue. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. This setneck mahogany guitar was a step up from the sg junior with a pair of p90 pickups, threeway switching, individual volume and tone controls, and a bound neck with dot inlays.
Over the years, gibson has gone through several different serial. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Jan 28, 2008 home forums the solid guitar gibson sg value of a 1989 sg special. A 1972 topps bob gibson baseball card number 82 has a book value of about. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars.
We have a very good luthier in my community, who consulted some reference books as to my guitars value. The sg standard is gibson s bestselling model of all time. Gibson les paul vs fender stratocaster which one is better. Im generalizing, but from my gatherings concerning most gibsons but especially lps and sg. Loaded with dual 490r and 490t alnico 2 humbuckers, the sg standard is a looker as well as a potent performer. Apr 15, 2010 by 1960, the junior and special were renamed as sgs, which stood for solid guitar. As they were redesigned les paul instruments, they initially were marked and sold as such. What is the value of a 1965 gibson les paul sg guitar. How to date a gibson using serial numbers, fons and. The blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric guitars are the. Finding the value in a gibson acoustic guitar can be done in a number of common sense ways. First released in 1961, the gibson sg electric guitar features a solid body with a double cutaway design. In late 1961, gibson introduced a different double cutaway with pointed, beveled bouts that became the sg body style we know today.
The gibson sg or solid guitar was announced in late 1960. How to find the value of a gibson acoustic guitar our pastimes. Enclose zachs note in sidebar box hello zach, im hoping you can provide me some information about my gibson melody maker guitar. By july 1980, these models both became part of the firebrand series and were renamed as the sg standard and the sg deluxe, with the standard now gaining the brandedin logo as well. One of the most surefire ways to find out the value of your gibson acoustic guitar is to contact the gibson guitar corporation. Major trademarks including fender, gibson, martin, paul reed smith. May 28, 2017 carlos santana, robby krieger, and pete townshend were among the early champions of the gibson sg special shown here in its first incarnation. For the most accurate identification contact gibson. Thanks to its versatile tone, lightweight design and unique feel, the gibson sg is one of the worlds most famous guitar. If you want a completely accurate evaluation of your gibson, my advice would be to go to the experts at blue book of guitar values. Gibson sg standard 2018 electric guitar musicians friend. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the reverb price guide. Im 72 and retired now, and played it some when i was very. Its in good shape, but the case is a little used looking.
Sg series, blue book of electric guitar value, blue book publications, inc search the text sg les paul to find the sgshaped les pauls. Since it was born, millions of players have picked up an sg, in nearly every musical genre. Use the blue book of electric guitars, available for free at gibson s website, to date your instrument if it has a different type of serial number. This setneck mahogany guitar was a step up from the sg junior with a pair of p90 pickups, threeway switching, individual volume and. Right a highly customized 1960 es350td with a bespoke dark blue finish. Whether you are looking for a fender guitar value, a gibson guitar value or a. With the epiphone g310 sg you get authentic sg tone and sustain without the much steeper price tag of gibson editions. What is the value of a 1972 gibson sg stereo deluxe. I found it on like at a discounted price and would have been really unhappy to have paid full pop for the book. Gibson guitars resale value ed roman king of guitars. Just supply as much information as you can from the below list, items 1 thru 9 and pictures of the guitar andor amplifier would be nice too if you have the capabilities for that. The following is what i found out from the blue book of electric guitars link from the gibson site, but it doesnt offer values.
The gibson custom shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. If you already own an older edition of this book, you can not get a current price, simply by. We are the trusted guitar price guide for providing guitar blue book values. Jan, 2010 gibson s have serial numbers and there is a site called kelly blue book. Gibson acoustic guitar descriptions from the blue book of guitars. Here are some useful tips and resources to help you find out the value of your guitar. Cadillacs pelham blue metallic became one of gibsons most common custom colors in the 60s. Gibson acoustic guitar descriptions from the blue book. How to find the value of a gibson acoustic guitar our.
The following are a summary of fons as documented by joe spann in his great book of gibson fon numbers. For example, this guitar does not have origonal pickups in it. Discussion in gibson sg started by tenwatt, may 27, 2009. It is made by mostly dealers with info from actual sales. By 1960, diminishing sales for gibsons original les paul solidbody guitar line compelled the company to gradually drop the thencurrent models and replace them with an entirely newly redesigned set. The official vintage guitar price guide vintage guitar. Musical instruments blue book used musical instruments product. According to the blue book of guitars 2011 edition. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the gibson sg standard 2018 electric guitar at musicians friend. Reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original.
Some guitars are useful because of their simplicity and the easeofplay built into them. A lot of the guitars in this list is from personal experience and from what i have seen in the australian market. Gibson electric guitar descriptions from the blue book of guitars. Gibson is a wellknown musical instrument company in the united states, with origins dating back to the 1890s. Within the past 20 years or so i can think of only one gibson that has increased in value. Gibson custom colors in the 1960s vintage guitar magazine. For more details on gibson serialization prior to 1975 and historical product specs, use your gruhns guide or view the following pdf files. The modern collection standard sg is similar to the guitar that has been in gibson s lineup for years now. Dating a gibson by factory order number fon gibson has historically used two different alphanumerical formats to catalog its instruments. They are known for their acoustic and electric stringed instruments, primarily in guitars and mandolins. The gibson sg 61 harkens back to the first year sg. So, if you had, say, a mid1990s koreanmade epiphone les paul with a.
The new 14th editions of the blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book of electric. I have not seen 70s sgs go for any extra because they are different, usually a little less than average. Jan 29, 2008 what is the value of a 1972 gibson sg deluxe guitar in good condition. When appraising your guitar, the first place to begin is the average market value of the guitar. Apparently they have valuation books on guitars just like the nada and kelley blue book on cars. As i said i cannot think of any gibson guitar that has increased since the 80s.
The gibson sg special was introduced in 1961 as a midlevel guitar. Gibson s have serial numbers and there is a site called kelly blue book. Chris guitars, specializing in semivintage and clean utility guitars and basses within the price range of working musicians. The blue book of guitars, aka the guitar blue book, is an indispensable guide to the second hand value of whole range of guitars. Valuation reports for used electric guitar products. In january 1980, a new version called the sg firebrand was introduced with a brandedin gibson logo and a mahogany body and neck for a slightly lower price. Before collectibility and value can be determined about a gibson guitar and before you email me asking, what kind of gibson guitar do i have. The sg has a standard nut width so it will feel like a traditional gibson guitar. Had the guitar been a vintage gibson, or a more expensive guitar, it would matter. The company behind used price works in conjunction with orion bluebook, which makes this the largest website dedicated to pricing used musical instruments. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. How to date gibson guitars using serial numbers our pastimes. In this video that is exactly whats discussed it detail.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. New 14th editions of blue book of acoustic guitars and blue book. The gibson guitar corporation in nashville, tennessee, was founded in 1902 in kalamazoo, michigan by orville gibson. The blue book of guitar values, aka the guitar blue book, is an indispensable guide. This is generally considered to be the most confusing out of all gibsons serial number systems used. Gibson discontinued the melody maker series in 1970 and replaced it in late 1971 with three new sg models, all sharing the same body and features. According to folklore, sg was a temporary term for the body style, but gibson never came up with another name and sg stuck. For information on fon numbers a copy of the blue book of electric guitars by zachary r. Get the best prices on our vintage gibson guitars both instore and online. The gibson sg is a solidbody electric guitar model introduced by gibson in 1961 as the gibson les paul sg. When i bought it all i knew is that it was a gibson sg. It consisted of numbers that were impressed into the wood.
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