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Up for sale, a 1974 Gibson SG Standard in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A great example of a mid-’70s SG, this SG Standard features the original pair of Tarback humbuckers with sparingly little fretwear and a clean gloss Walnut nitro lacquer finish.
This SG Standard has plenty of natural warmth and midrange growl on tap, and the original pair of "Tarback" humbuckers have a different magnet structure and fewer winds than the T Tops produced in the same era. Coupled with the black epoxy that gave these humbuckers their name and ensures great feedback rejection by suppressing microphonics, the Tarbacks are a lively, sparkling pickup pair. Plugged in, the bridge pickup has a surprising twang and clarity, but with a smooth top end, while the middle and neck positions have plenty of sweetness and percussive cut. This SG Standard weighs 7lbs 6oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .890” 1st fret, 1.035” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, small block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo (wide/flat), good meat, faint wear beneath G and B strings on frets 2-5
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 9/16”
-Tuners: Gibson-branded, Schaller-made
-Serialization: Six-digit
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: Tarback humbucker x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to ‘74
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: “Harmonica” bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: Black speed knobs, four-ply pickguard, switch surround
The gloss Walnut nitro lacquer finish has light buckle worming on the back, a couple small finish chips along the lower bout perimeter, and some minor nicks and finish scratches on top, primarily behind the bridge. A previous owner has also scratched their phone number into the clear coat on the treble-side lower bout perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included. The case is well-kept with a red plush interior, silver Gibson silkscreen on the lid, functional latches and the original handle.
This SG Standard has plenty of natural warmth and midrange growl on tap, and the original pair of "Tarback" humbuckers have a different magnet structure and fewer winds than the T Tops produced in the same era. Coupled with the black epoxy that gave these humbuckers their name and ensures great feedback rejection by suppressing microphonics, the Tarbacks are a lively, sparkling pickup pair. Plugged in, the bridge pickup has a surprising twang and clarity, but with a smooth top end, while the middle and neck positions have plenty of sweetness and percussive cut. This SG Standard weighs 7lbs 6oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .890” 1st fret, 1.035” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, small block inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo (wide/flat), good meat, faint wear beneath G and B strings on frets 2-5
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 9/16”
-Tuners: Gibson-branded, Schaller-made
-Serialization: Six-digit
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: Tarback humbucker x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to ‘74
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: “Harmonica” bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: Black speed knobs, four-ply pickguard, switch surround
The gloss Walnut nitro lacquer finish has light buckle worming on the back, a couple small finish chips along the lower bout perimeter, and some minor nicks and finish scratches on top, primarily behind the bridge. A previous owner has also scratched their phone number into the clear coat on the treble-side lower bout perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included. The case is well-kept with a red plush interior, silver Gibson silkscreen on the lid, functional latches and the original handle.
