The orphan of all SG's

duane v · 08-18-2009, 07:36 PM

This is my 1972 SG200 that was pulled out of layaway for me on Christmas of 1974.... (I was 10 years old)

To this day I still play this guitar and is all original with exception of the tuners, I had them upgraded in 199x because the originals just ran out of gas, but I still have the originals.

This is one of those weird Norlins that has no volute on the headstock. But she's finally going in for a re-fret, full buff and the hardware brightened up. Though considered an ugly duckling by some, she has maintained her beauty quite well for 37 years.

no volute

Secret101 · 08-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Awesome SG, I like the controls the best, it reminds me of a "Les Paul Personal" or a "Les Paul Recording", but yet it is an SG.

Alot of guitars like this people will call "ugly" or "odd" but when I see a great guitar like this, I think of a dog from the pound, "They may not look the best, but they are the most fun" hahaha, anyway sick guitar!

rickym · 08-18-2009, 10:57 PM

I love these SGs!

Only 2 things I would ever do to one: Have a custom SG "bat-wing" pickguard made as well as a metal control plate with a matching wood veneer or paint the existing one to match the wood. The plate just looks cold & impersonal. Nonetheless, it's still a bitchin' axe!

circusboy28 · 09-13-2009, 10:12 AM

That is hot - I love it. Well done holding onto it for so long!!

jo07 · 09-17-2009, 12:46 PM

Nice!!!

Jason · 09-17-2009, 12:47 PM

Killer. Those old low-end Gibsons are my favorites.

Dolebludger · 09-18-2009, 07:17 PM

I have never seen pups like that on any Gibson. What are they?

Loserface300 · 09-18-2009, 08:01 PM

low impedence i think...ol les loved those...

08-18-2009, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
duane v Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 267 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The orphan of all SG's This is my 1972 SG200 that was pulled out of layaway for me on Christmas of 1974.... (I was 10 years old) To this day I still play this guitar and is all original with exception of the tuners, I had them upgraded in 199x because the originals just ran out of gas, but I still have the originals. This is one of those weird Norlins that has no volute on the headstock. But she's finally going in for a re-fret, full buff and the hardware brightened up. Though considered an ugly duckling by some, she has maintained her beauty quite well for 37 years. no volute

08-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Secret101 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The orphan of all SG's Awesome SG, I like the controls the best, it reminds me of a "Les Paul Personal" or a "Les Paul Recording", but yet it is an SG. Alot of guitars like this people will call "ugly" or "odd" but when I see a great guitar like this, I think of a dog from the pound, "They may not look the best, but they are the most fun" hahaha, anyway sick guitar!

08-18-2009, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
rickym Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monrovia, CA USA Posts: 853 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The orphan of all SG's I love these SGs! Only 2 things I would ever do to one: Have a custom SG "bat-wing" pickguard made as well as a metal control plate with a matching wood veneer or paint the existing one to match the wood. The plate just looks cold & impersonal. Nonetheless, it's still a bitchin' axe! __________________ *ShamRockers-1Up/Press Play On Tape-The Eric Clapton Social Group-The VOX club*

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circusboy28 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Petersham in sunny Sydney Posts: 2,340 Thanks: 47 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The orphan of all SG's That is hot - I love it. Well done holding onto it for so long!!

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jo07 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: montreal,quebec Posts: 4,356 Thanks: 361 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The orphan of all SG's Nice!!! __________________ MyLeftBall.

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09-17-2009, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,995 Thanks: 84 Thanked 91 Times in 23 Posts	Re: The orphan of all SG's Killer. Those old low-end Gibsons are my favorites. __________________

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Dolebludger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 283 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The orphan of all SG's I have never seen pups like that on any Gibson. What are they?

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Loserface300 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,373 Thanks: 28 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The orphan of all SG's low impedence i think...ol les loved those... __________________

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