Here is something you do not see on a daily basis..

This is a 1964 Gibson SG Standard that was sent to John Birch in 1974 for some customisation - to say the very least...! As you can see JB added (very neatly it must be said) a fuzz and a treble boost circuit which actually sounds kinda cool - think 70's Mud, Sweet, Slade type of sound. He also dropped in his own set of Hyperflux humbucking pickups which are actually very good and I believe fairly sought after.

Included is some paperwork including the original invoice for the work, actually signed by John Birch himself, plus a period catalogue and some other interesting bits.

The guitar itself is a 1964 Gibson SG Standard with original pots dating late 1963. It has had its original Maestro trem removed and a John Birch adjustable bridge/tailpiece fitted which works very well. It has been refretted and in typical John Birch style, the fingerboard has been lacquered.

There is a sign that the neck heal has had some work but no headstock breaks and it does not appear if the neck has been off at any time.

Overall, it is in very good condition and still retains a deep cherry hue. There is a mark on the back of the neck which looks like a bad reaction to another case it has been in. The holes on the front have been filled and over sprayed. Truss rod cover has been replaced and some of the screws too.

A nice piece of history which we exhibited recently at the Birmingham Guitar Show where John Birch was based of course. A long time customer of Mr Birch, Dave Hill from Slade, stopped by and seemed to give this guitar his approval..

If you are looking for a guitar that is going to be FUN! then look no further. It is quite amazing what tones you can get from this and you will be the only kid on the block with one of these - guaranteed.