What is the origin of this copy?

[FF71]

The neck pup has been changed to a DiMarzio obviously, the headstock's been heavily modified. Was told a "mexican" copy, but I really doubt it. The body and finish is as good as newer standards.

 

[DrBGood]

Seeing the headstock would help tremendously, front and back.

 

[Gary Gretsch]

without seeing the headstock it looks like a SG that someone took the circuit board out and put whatever pots they had laying around in it.

 

[DrBGood]

without seeing the headstock it looks like a SG that someone took the circuit board out and put whatever pots they had laying around in it.

Not if it's like an old lawsuit something ...

 

[Gary Gretsch]

Not if it's like an old lawsuit something ...

True.

 

[FF71]

Seeing the headstock would help tremendously, front and back.

The headstock's shape has been modified and repainted. It won't help.

 

[DrBGood]

The headstock's shape has been modified and repainted. It won't help.

So, no brand name, no serial number ?

If it's an Epiphone, the name should be stamped on the output jack and toggle switch.

 

[plankton]

The neck pup has been changed to a DiMarzio obviously,

I think you mean the bridge pickup is obviously a Seymour Duncan.

I had a JD Luthiers copy of an SG that had the same shape control cavity and cover, but that's nothing definitive. There's no way to tell what it is with the information we have.

 

[FF71]

I think you mean the bridge pickup is obviously a Seymour Duncan.

I had a JD Luthiers copy of an SG that had the same shape control cavity and cover, but that's nothing definitive. There's no way to tell what it is with the information we have.

LOL. Thanks for the correction (Seymour Duncan).

By fluke I found out a few minutes ago what it is!!

 

[DrBGood]

By fluke I found out a few minutes ago what it is!!​

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[Bad Penguin]

AND...?

 

[pancake81]

Go on….

 

[FF71]

Here is a comparison with a Standard Gibson.

 

[DrBGood]

He'll never tell us ... now I don't want to know.

 

[Decadent Dan]

 

[FF71]

It's a Jay Turser :)
I thought the $450 that I paid was a steal (well the headstock was modded). I saw on line as low as $250! A great guitar. I've owned a few SG's historics, Standards, 61RI and have access to a real early 60's.

 

[Decadent Dan]

At least they took the time to make a 3 piece body consisting of a center and 2 “wings”.


This Angus model and my 19 Standard were built the same way.

 

[pancake81]

I am still waiting to see this modified headstock. Don’t be shy, post it up

 

[pancake81]

That’s an anomaly for the AY customs. Most are a two piece body, off Center seam. Most would have preferred a solid one piece, but of course with a signature model, they build it as the original was.

 

[pancake81]

At least they took the time to make a 3 piece body consisting of a center and 2 “wings”.
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This Angus model and my 19 Standard were built the same way.
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I think I actually remember that specific guitar, as it was one of the prototypes. You can clearly see that the ABR bridge is installed correctly, which is actually wrong for Angus. He always has his ABR bridge set up backwards with the saddle screws facing down, likely so his tech can make quicker adjustments without fighting the pickup ring. All of his guitars are set up that way.

All this said, nothing wrong with a Center body and the two wings. Super strong and also uniform. The same way they build the headstock to get the wing shape.