1968 Gibson SG Junior, Sparkling Burgundy
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At a Glance:
Model: SG Junior
Year: 1968
Finish: Original Sparkling Burgundy
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut Width: 39.7mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 20.2mm | 12th fret 25.1mm
Pickup: Original P-90, reading 8.34k
Electronics: Correct CTS pots, solder intact
Hardware: Maestro vibrato/tailpiece, original double-line Kluson tuners with plastic buttons
Plastics: Large black “batwing” guard, witch hat knobs
Case: Original black card case
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.
1968 Gibson SG Junior, Sparkling Burgundy
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A superb and very rare 1968 Gibson SG Junior, finished in its original Sparkling Burgundy and presented in exceptionally clean, 100% original condition complete with its original black card case and Gibson hang tag.
Sparkling Burgundy is really great colour and on an SG Junior it is particularly uncommon so finding one this clean and with its original case and hang tag is a real treat!
As a late-’60s model, it has the larger batwing pickguard which goes really well with the metallic finish. The single P-90 pickup and Maestro vibrato/tailpiece complete the relatively simple, no nonsense Junior package we all know and love. The single P-90 reads a healthy 8.34k and delivers plenty of bite, midrange push and open, vocal character.
The neck is very comfortable, measuring 39.7mm at the nut, with a slim feel in the lower positions at 20.2mm deep at the 1st fret, building to a fuller 25.1mm by the 12th. It retains its original larger frets, which remain in excellent shape and give the guitar a lively, easy playing feel. The headstock carries the correct 3-a-side double-line Kluson tuners with plastic buttons, all present and working as they should.
The finish checks out exactly as it should and the guitar presents as a very strong, original example throughout. Internally, the guitar is just as impressive. The pot cavity is clean, with the solder intact and the original CTS pots present, though the week codes are under solder.
All in all, this is a really clean, investment-grade SG Junior in a rare original Sparkling Burgundy finish. Complete with its original black card case and Gibson hang tag it's hard to imagine a nicer or more complete package!
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At a Glance:
Model: SG Junior
Year: 1968
Finish: Original Sparkling Burgundy
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut Width: 39.7mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 20.2mm | 12th fret 25.1mm
Pickup: Original P-90, reading 8.34k
Electronics: Correct CTS pots, solder intact
Hardware: Maestro vibrato/tailpiece, original double-line Kluson tuners with plastic buttons
Plastics: Large black “batwing” guard, witch hat knobs
Case: Original black card case
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.