This one has created quite a stir since it was featured in our new arrivals unboxing video... so we very much doubt it will hang around! A fantastic player grade 3 pickup SG custom, refinished in black and looking mean! There are many changes as listed beneath the pics, but is has certainly been a cherished guitar, customised to a previous owner's spec. 

Very much a 'players grade' Gibson SG Custom from circa 1965, this one has certainly had a life. Here are the highlights -

Original 1965/6 body and neck, neck has been shaved to a flat, wide profile but still has a full+ nut width. Original ebony fingerboard and block markings but with an added, multi-ply binding! Nice, pat pend nickel Grover tuners are fitted. Guitar has been refinished a few years ago in a real nice ebony finish and does look the part.

Replaced plastics aside from the knobs which are original 60's reflector knobs with silver inserts. Hardware has mostly been replaced however even though the current Bigsby fitted is not correct, this looks as if it could have been an original Bigsby equipped SG Custom.

Pickups are a mix including a Brandownwound PAF and a DiMarzio in the middle position which is currently not connected. Pots are later and caps are orange drops. Bridge is unknown repro of decent quality. Back plate is correct.

Guitar was originally white and traces of the original paint can be seen in the cavities. It looks like it was probably red at some time too. 

We think this is a late 1965 or early '66 guitar. We have no idea if there has been any neck repairs as the black finish could be concealing anything however there is no apparent evidence we can see right now of any repairs.

It plays real well and sounds very good and of course it is cheap! If you are looking for a starter vintage and love SG's then this could be for you. It also really looks the part too.

It probably won't hang around...