Members ArrMatey Posted May 28, 2012 Members Share Posted May 28, 2012 I have found a deal on a gibson sg special (1965!) but asked the person to send me photos and they got back to me with these two. They said that they had the guitar for 16 years and never had any repairs done to it but it seems to me there was something that happened to this neck. Any experts/luthiers care to chime in? I'd like to know what I'm getting myself in and see if it's worth the hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarSlim101 Posted May 28, 2012 Members Share Posted May 28, 2012 That looks like it could have had a break at one point, but it looks like it was a good repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 28, 2012 Members Share Posted May 28, 2012 That looks like it could have had a break at one point, but it looks like it was a good repair. Agree. This is pretty common with SG's. I'm guessing it won't affect the playing/tone if done right--but it will affect the value. What's he asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 ^^Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 cummings park haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 Agree. This is pretty common with SG's. I'm guessing it won't affect the playing/tone if done right--but it will affect the value. What's he asking? roughly around the same amount as you paid ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 Also--not sure what an SG classic is (if it's vintage)--maybe its a Standard? The only classics I know of are reissues. If it is vintage--that's a steal price, even with the neck repair (assuming everything is more or less orig). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 And you know me, I'd talk them down regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trainbridge Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 From the tuners it looks to be a special (dual p90). They didn't make a sg "classic" in the 60's. Gibson USA makes the classic which is a modern version of a special. The custom shop makes a more vintage correct special. As far as the neck issues I have no say. But it could be a starting point to reducing the cost of the guitar if you intend to buy it. Any price in the 1*** range is a great price IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 From the tuners it looks to be a special (dual p90). They didn't make a sg "classic" in the 60's. Gibson USA makes the classic which is a modern version of a special. The custom shop makes a more vintage correct special. As far as the neck issues I have no say. But it could be a starting point to reducing the cost of the guitar if you intend to buy it.Any price in the 1*** range is a great price IMO Yeah sorry it is a SG Special. Not classic! My bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 So, assuming everything is orig (you need to ask him)--since he was unaware of the neck repair, i think it's totally prime to try to talk him down. the repair is going to take away a lot of value in the future, so i wouldn't buy this as an "investment" per se. it's kind of like when you see refins, it kills their value and they don't necessarily appreciate the same way that orig vintage guitars do. but for that price i think that's still a great deal. you get to play it first right? just to make sure it plays/sounds decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 also, got anymore pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 also, got anymore pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 Boner achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimash Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 I usually don't like guitars that have been broken. But this one... 's pretty damn nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 I was thinking bout offering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 Agree. This is pretty common with SG's. I'm guessing it won't affect the playing/tone if done right--but it will affect the value. What's he asking? Nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 I was thinking bout offering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 sexy guitar there bro man a lot of dough to a working stiff like me but who the hell am I to say how you spend your dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 as far as the neck repair, from a player standpoint it shouldn't be an issue IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 as far as the neck repair, from a player standpoint it shouldn't be an issue IMO Thanks for your input Robo, I know it's a lot of money. If I was to get this one my 88 les paul would have to go which would be a shame but I already have a 335 so I feel like the humbucker territory is already covered which that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 Worst thing that can happen is he says no. Can u play it first? Sadly it's in another town and it's impossible for me to get there. I can get a friend to pick it up if I was to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted May 29, 2012 Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks for your input Robo, I know it's a lot of money. If I was to get this one my 88 les paul would have to go which would be a shame but I already have a 335 so I feel like the humbucker territory is already covered which that guy. yeah - I guess, but a 335 and a LP are quite a bit apart too tho - you need all three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted May 29, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2012 yeah - I guess, but a 335 and a LP are quite a bit apart too tho - you need all three One day, I might pick up one day a yamaha SG2000. They are LP killers in my eyes! That or a japanese copy and drop some good pickups in it. No one will notice the difference, not even me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That's a really nice looking mid-60s SG Special. Yes, the neck definitely looks like it's been repaired at the headstock - fairly common, but definitely a mark against the guitar's value. It's a valid point to use in price negotiations, and makes the guitar a lot less interesting to collectors, but as long as it was well done (and from appearances in the pics, it looks like it was very well done) the repair shouldn't affect its playability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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