Members MONGOOZ Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 absolutely NOT!!!! Gruhn has a 63 SG Jr. up for sale at $2850.....and the '78 ain't worth anywhere near that.....i don't care WHAT GC sell s them for. i had one....nice guitar....but not worth 3 grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 the LP's are my favorite guitars ever... the SG's my second favorite.... so i'd be temped to say yeah... ... check the market value on both of them first though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 I'm a LP guy, but having foolishly got rid of my '66 SG junior, which was THE nicest SG I have ever played, I have to say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 The later 70s aand early 80s Pros were very decent guitars The Pro had P90s and the Deluxe had mini hbs.. That's a Pro Deluxe, not a Pro(fessional) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted February 20, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 20, 2010 That's a Pro Deluxe, not a Pro(fessional) I just call em by the tr covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwoods Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 The Junior is worth a lot more.If you want the Pro sell the Junior and buy the Pro. You'll end up with a lot of cash as well. Yep.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pekelnik Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 No. If you really want a 70s era LP, sell the SG and buy two or three of them.D This is the correct answer. If you don't want the SG, sell it for what it's worth and buy the Les Paul you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members New Trail Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 absolutely NOT!!!! Gruhn has a 63 SG Jr. up for sale at $2850.....and the '78 ain't worth anywhere near that.....i don't care WHAT GC sell s them for. i had one....nice guitar....but not worth 3 grand I checked some Gibson Les Paul Pro prices on Gbase and they were all the the 2G range, so basically the 'value' of the SG Jr. and the Pro are pretty close. And, just for comparison sake, Gruhn's pricing is usually on the high end of vintage market prices, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted February 22, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2010 I checked some Gibson Les Paul Pro prices on Gbase and they were all the the 2G range, so basically the 'value' of the SG Jr. and the Pro are pretty close. And, just for comparison sake, Gruhn's pricing is usually on the high end of vintage market prices, too. SG Jrs seem to not command much of a price, wheeras as basically any decent Les Paul does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 I would not...no way...if I owned a 60's era Gibson, I'd never part with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flogger59 Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 Straight trade? No way, maybe your guitar and a grand. The Pro Deluxe had an ebony board, FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted February 22, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2010 I would not...no way...if I owned a 60's era Gibson, I'd never part with it.... Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mightysasquatch Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 No way, those 70's era Norlin are terrible as a general rule, there are a few gems, but that SG Jr. is worth more now, and in 10 years it will be worth 5x what the Les Paul is. This is one of those deals you'll tell people about someday that start with "I could kick myself". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted February 22, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2010 No way, those 70's era Norlin are terrible as a general rule, That is a poor generalisation, there are plenty of good Norlin guitars, and the late 70s and early 80s are some great guitars as well, the late 60s and the 70s LP will be the collectors of the future. The higher end Sgs will hold good value, but unless you have a mint Sg Jr, with OHSC you won't accrue much value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mightysasquatch Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 That is a poor generalisation, there are plenty of good Norlin guitars, and the late 70s and early 80s are some great guitars as well, the late 60s and the 70s LP will be the collectors of the future. The higher end Sgs will hold good value, but unless you have a mint Sg Jr, with OHSC you won't accrue much value And that my friend, with all due respect, is where you and I differ. I have played at least 25 Norlin era Gibsons, and maybe two of them were nice. The other 23 missed their calling in life as canoe paddles. Also, if you honestly think early 60's SG Juniors aren't going to rise in value, I disagree with you there as well. I remember when you could buy early 70's Jazzmasters & Jaguars for $350 or so any day of the week....... Ah well, if we all agreed on everything, wouldn't the world be boring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rolfman Posted January 24, 2013 Members Share Posted January 24, 2013 In 1977 bought a 1978 Les Paul Pro that looked exactly like the photo, P90 pups, ebony fretboard, MOP inlay. It was a beauty, but I was frustrated because I could not afford an amp at the time. I traded it later that year for a 1970 Chevelle SS with a 412cu in (rare). However, the rear main seal was shot, so I got the "short end of the stick" on that deal. I rebuilt the engine and had a blast with it. I have seen the 1978 LP Pro sell for $1800-$3000 depening on the condition. They are hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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