1973 Gibson SG Special, Cherry Red
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At a Glance:
Model: SG Special
Finish: Original Cherry, faded in places
Body: Mahogany
Neck: 3-piece mahogany with volute
Fingerboard: Unbound Rosewood, block inlays
Tuners: Correct double-line Gibson Deluxe
Hardware: Correct Pat No. ABR-1 bridge with stoptail
Pickups: Correct neck Pat No. mini humbucker, Bridge- Iron Gear Rolling Mill 2
Electronics: Correct CTS pots dating to week 20 of 1973
Condition: No breaks or repairs; buckle wear to the back
Nut Width: 40.1mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 20.8mm / 12th fret 25.1mm
Pickup Readings: Neck 6.79k / Bridge 13.01k
Weight: 3.04kg
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.
1973 Gibson SG Special, Cherry Red
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A great early-’70s Gibson SG Special, finished in a deep/dark Cherry with a pair of excellent sounding mini-humbuckers.
By the early 1970s, the SG Special had moved on from the P-90-equipped, dot-neck format of the 1960s into something with a little more of the period about it. This 1973 example features a mahogany body, 3-piece mahogany neck with volute, unbound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, and ABR-1 / stoptail setup. It is a very cool and usable version of the SG Special, with all the light weight (3.04kg), upper fret access that makes this model such a joy to play.
The front of the body retains a nice amount of deep cherry to the finish. The back is a bit more faded and shows some buckle wear, and the neck has a lovely worn-in feel, suggesting a guitar that has clearly been played and enjoyed over the years. Importantly, there are no breaks or repairs.
The hardware is largely as you would hope to see, including correct double-line Gibson Deluxe tuners, correct Patent Number ABR-1 bridge and stoptail, black speed knobs and the single-ply thick black pickguard. The pots are correct CTS dating to week 20 of 1973.
Electronically, the neck pickup is the correct Gibson Patent Number mini humbucker, reading 6.79k. The bridge pickup has been changed to an Iron Gear Rolling Mill 2 (neck type), reading a considerably hotter 13.01k, giving the guitar plenty of weight and punch in the bridge position. The result is a very lively and versatile SG, with a more traditional, articulate neck sound and a powerful bridge pickup that really drives an amp.
The slim neck is comfortable and familiar, measuring 40.1mm at the nut, with a depth of 20.8mm at the 1st fret and 25.1mm at the 12th. It plays well and has that excellent slightly worn-in feel that only comes from years of real use.
A vibey, honest and great-sounding '73 SG Special with plenty of character. An excellent choice for anyone looking for vintage looks and character on a lower budget.
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At a Glance:
Model: SG Special
Finish: Original Cherry, faded in places
Body: Mahogany
Neck: 3-piece mahogany with volute
Fingerboard: Unbound Rosewood, block inlays
Tuners: Correct double-line Gibson Deluxe
Hardware: Correct Pat No. ABR-1 bridge with stoptail
Pickups: Correct neck Pat No. mini humbucker, Bridge- Iron Gear Rolling Mill 2
Electronics: Correct CTS pots dating to week 20 of 1973
Condition: No breaks or repairs; buckle wear to the back
Nut Width: 40.1mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 20.8mm / 12th fret 25.1mm
Pickup Readings: Neck 6.79k / Bridge 13.01k
Weight: 3.04kg
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.