1960 GibsonSG Special (Prototype) – Cherry
This might look like ‘just’ another SG at a quick glance. However, this 1960 Gibson SG Special in Cherry actually features a non-beveled, prototypical body design! After moving on from the traditional, earlier Les Paul body shape, Gibson experimented with a new design. Since this is an early example, one can assume they were trying to stay in the same style as the slab-body Les Paul Juniors and Specials with no bevels. This guitar would’ve been a stepping stone to the SG design we all know and love, and because of this, we have never seen another! It even has a crown inlay on the headstock, rather than the Les Paul silkscreen. Not only is this a fantastic playing and sounding guitar, but it tells a truly historic piece of Gibson’s history and the development process during their Golden Age. Plus, it comes in a brown case!
Overall Condition: 10
Specifications:
- Finish Details: Cherry, Original, Excellent Condition with very little wear, no weather checking whatsoever
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Neck Profile: Medium C
- Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz
- Scale Length: 24-3/4"
- Pickup Readings: N: 8.03K B: 7.99K
- Electronics: Original, Untouched
- Hardware: Original, Excellent Condition
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Includes: Original Brown Hardshell Case with pink lining
Sku: G156
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