Hi everyone, I’ve found this SG for sale at a good price (headstock repair) I am not an expert of vintage SGs, what do you think? Thanks Nico
Definitely looks legit. Missing the short Vibrola and the original bridge, but if the price is right, I would definitely consider it.
If I was looking for a 68 junior, I'd buy that! Headstock breaks don't scare me off if repaired properly and the serial number remains untouched. (Like this one seems to be) I only buy guitars in person, so that I can check things out very closely and also see if I actually bond with the guitar...
Looks like it once had Grovers or another brand of tuners that has washers and nuts. It may have conversion bushings and period correct (or original) tuners on it now. If it all checks out, $700 bucks sounds like a great price.
I believe 1967 or 68 was the change over from Kluson turners to the Japanese turners. Just a guess. Thanks John
It may just be a reflection in the picture, but is the fretboard lacquered? Maybe that explains the price. Japanese tuners? Gibson only used Kluson until shortly before the company went out of business in 1974. Around 1972/73, they started using Schaller (German brand).
Yes, these are what I am talking about. My 67/68 Jr. with small guard had the same turners. When I bought it had Kluson strip turners and I commented on the turners being changed and the guy said "oh yea, here's the original turners" the Kluson turners bolt up with the same screw holes but you can still see the impressions from the orig. turners. I thought these were Japanese sourced turners. They were also used on some Guilds and are not the best turners in my opinion. Thanks John
