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1964 Gibson SG Standard John Birch modified + HSC
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£6,995.00
£5,995.00
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Summary
Model: SG Standard (John Birch modified)
Year: 1964
Finish: Cherry
Modifications: See description
Repairs: Filled holes
Weight: 3.24
Case: HSC
Fingerboard: Rosewood, lacquered
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: 5 x Double Ring/Single Line, 1 x Double Line
Pickups: John Birch Hyperflux
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 42.6
Neck Depth 1: 21.2
Neck Depth 12: 23.7
Pots: 4 x CTS 1963
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.
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1964 Gibson SG Standard John Birch modified + HSC
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1964 Gibson SG Standard John Birch modified + HSC
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Description
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.
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Summary
Model: SG Standard (John Birch modified)
Year: 1964
Finish: Cherry
Modifications: See description
Repairs: Filled holes
Weight: 3.24
Case: HSC
Fingerboard: Rosewood, lacquered
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: 5 x Double Ring/Single Line, 1 x Double Line
Pickups: John Birch Hyperflux
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 42.6
Neck Depth 1: 21.2
Neck Depth 12: 23.7
Pots: 4 x CTS 1963
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.
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