No Doubt - he’s very optimistic. And I wouldn’t pay for than 2.5K for it in cash…and that’s if I really wanted it. But as it turns out, there is a trade that makes too much sense for both of us not to do.
It does appear to be a 73 based upon the logo.. the condition is very good.. and I have a similar case i got with my SG-62 form a local shop.. he dug around and found me a case back in the late 80's when i bought it used.. my case has pink interior.. may be late 60's or early 70's but same style.. the neck area need the TUBE SOCK as the foam has seen better days in are where the neck lays.. I have rarely seem a guitar of this vintage with this deep of a red.. must have been kept in the case for most of its life.. I love the small nut with rounded shoulder neck profile.. really is comfortable over the flat neck profiles.. the 1 9/16 nut does noy bother me a bit as i have long narrow fingers anyway.. but make chord changes a breeze.. The only thing i am not a fan of is the bridge pickup placement.. may sound darker to your ears being set more forward than typical.. my 1976 has the bridge pup back against the harmonica.. I'd keep this one if the trade is reasonable..
It was also a very popular guitar during the mid 70's that was played by some great musicians & heard on some classic tunes.
Got it's years ago.. not sure Rondo music still has them.. I will look.. on a plane ATM..
Very nice specimen .. Glafd you enjoy the feel as the neck and frets are different. My frets on my 76 were down to 0.0020 and needed to be changed.. i stayed with wide medium jumbo not to get out from the originality but when those low frets get very low.. its hard to bend strings as you grab 99% of the fretboard.. did you complete the trade or still on the fence?
Glad you get along with the neck profile.. my beat up refinished 76 is the best SG i own.. neck feels great.. narrow at the top but rounded and chunky down low.. feels great.. mine also had the Gibson headstock smile which was repaired in the past very well.. I know it was painted sparkle silver as that paint still exists in the pickup cavity.. but someone put some minwax walnut on it and wipe on poly and it has new life.. I had to refret this guitar as mine was playable but the frets were VERY low.. 0.020 if i recall.. I put some .109 x .047 on it and it plays fantastic..also came to me with 498B and 490N pups.. but i bought a pair of Craig Vinehams 6070's T-top replicas and they are FANTASTIC if you like that early 70's sound.. clear and articulate.. My harmonica was very corroded and i replaced it with the Kluson replica.. fantastic bridge. Great guitar..
