1962 Gibson SG Special, Cherry
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At a Glance:
Model: SG Special
Finish: Original Cherry
Condition: Clean, all-original vintage example with no breaks or repairs
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
Nut Width: 42.5mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 20.8mm | 12th fret - 23.1mm
Pickups: Original P-90s
Pickup Readings: Neck 8.1k, Bridge 8.1k
Electronics: Original wiring and untouched solder joints
Pots: Matching Centralab pots dating to week 32 of 1962
Hardware: Correct compensated/lightning bridge and Maestro vibrato
Tuners: Correct 3-a-side Kluson tuners
Plastics: Correct 'reflector' knobs and early SG “angel wing” pickguard
Case: Modern Gibson hard case
Weight: 3.4kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1962 Gibson SG Special, Cherry
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A superb early SG Special, this 1962 example is a clean, all-original wide nut (pre'65) model with no breaks or repairs and all the character you’d hope for from one of Gibson’s most enjoyable early-’60s solidbodies.
Finished in its original Cherry, this one has faded just enough to give it a stunning vintage look, while still retaining plenty of depth and colour. It has come to us from the previous owner of 25 years and has clearly been very well looked after, having barely left its case in recent times. Overall, it is a particularly attractive example, with honest ageing and no breaks or repairs so often associated with these early SG-bodied Gibsons.
This is also the first year for the optional Maestro vibrato, and it works very well, holding tuning nicely and adding to its versatility as an instrument. The rest of the hardware and plastics are present and correct, including the compensated/lightning bridge, 3-a-side Kluson tuners, reflector knobs and the classic early SG “angel wing” pickguard.
It retains its correct pair of P-90 pickups, both reading a healthy 8.1k, along with the original wiring, untouched solder joints and matching Centralab pots dating to week 32 of 1962. It's an excellent sounding example, with plenty of bite and cut as you'd expect from the bridge pickup, and an excellent warm, woody tone at the neck.
The neck feels great to play. Unlike some of the very slim earlier SG profiles that can feel almost blade-like in the hand, this one has a comfortable medium profile with a 42.5mm nut width, measuring 20.8mm deep at the 1st fret and 23.1mm at the 12th. It feels nicely balanced: substantial enough to get hold of, but still fast and very easy to play.
The SG Special has become increasingly appreciated in recent years, and it is easy to see why. Lightweight, resonant, versatile and full of character, they offer a huge amount of vintage Gibson tone. This is a beautiful, original example with the right spec, no repairs, killer pickups and a very comfortable neck.
It comes with a modern Gibson hard case.
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At a Glance:
Model: SG Special
Finish: Original Cherry
Condition: Clean, all-original vintage example with no breaks or repairs
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
Nut Width: 42.5mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 20.8mm | 12th fret - 23.1mm
Pickups: Original P-90s
Pickup Readings: Neck 8.1k, Bridge 8.1k
Electronics: Original wiring and untouched solder joints
Pots: Matching Centralab pots dating to week 32 of 1962
Hardware: Correct compensated/lightning bridge and Maestro vibrato
Tuners: Correct 3-a-side Kluson tuners
Plastics: Correct 'reflector' knobs and early SG “angel wing” pickguard
Case: Modern Gibson hard case
Weight: 3.4kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.