Hello, a friend just inherited a SG, and we are having a hard time identifying it. I've attached pictures. A serial number lookup dates it as a 1964, but I've never seen a SG like it, and I can't find anything on the Internet about it. Would love some help from the experts! Thank you in advance....
Looks to be a 74 or so SG1. The replacement of the ill fated SG100/200/250 line that replaced the Melody Maker Series. https://www.guitarshowcase.com/listing/gibson-sg-1sgi-1974-faded-cherry/26559447
Bad Penguin, that looks like it! The 70s SGs have a terrible reputation, right? Have yet to plug this one in.
It's..... different. And no, not all SG's from the 70's have a bad rep. Norlins in general get a bad rep, but some VERY nice guitars came from that era. And yes, some pieces of crap too. Judge the guitar as itself, and not the product of an era.
That's what we are here for! Let us know how it plays, sounds and feels. Play it in good health, and give it a wonderful home!
Yes I’d say that’s definitely an SGI from 72-3. I have the two pickup version SGII. After a bit of care setting mine up it plays really nicely and sounds good. It’s built to a price for sure but don’t assume all Norlin ERA products are junk! If you like it, by definition it’s a good guitar. End of discussion!
