{"product_id":"1973-gibson-sg-special-cherry-red","title":"1973 Gibson SG Special, Cherry Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great early-’70s Gibson SG Special, finished in a deep\/dark Cherry with a pair of excellent sounding mini-humbuckers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronically, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242545140051,"sku":"126687","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7258\/4275\/files\/1973GibsonSGSpecial-4.jpg?v=1783338990","url":"https:\/\/www.atbguitars.com\/products\/1973-gibson-sg-special-cherry-red","provider":"ATB Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}