Too far gone? Or a fun restoration challenge?

[theNARDdog9]

I want to see what you guys think on this one. I can get it pretty dang cheap, around $250 for this sh*tstorm of an SG Custom. However, I think it could be a GREAT, yet difficult restoration! I love restorations and challenges so I'm not too concerned about that, unless you guys think its way too far gone?

First of all, I need confirmation that its real. I am not great with verifying authenticity on customs so I could use a little help.

EDIT: Don't all customs besides the new CC ones come with ebony boards??

And now the sellers description of all the issues:

This is the strangest project I have seen, says Gibson on it-who knows ?, it is all Mahogany, green refin, Rosewood fretboard, routed for 3 humbuckers, routed for Kahler, has 5 knobs, 3 mini switches, the pots and back plate and locking nut are there-no other parts on it, has a Roland GK-2A on it, had Grovers on it, the paint is so thick-it looks like some kind of paint that expands ?, you can see by the tuners it looks like a 1/8" thick of paint !!!, may have had breaks-cracks-repairs, too hard to tell with this weird paint, some binding is missing on the upper part of the bass side of the neck too, it is a kind of cool project-but extremely strange, it will be sold as is, overall it is in fair condition, no case-will bubble wrap and box well for safe shipping.

Now to me, the headstock looks funky (especially the split diamond) but the terrible refin would account for why there's no serial number or anything like that...also, what worries me is that the seller (presumably an auction house) is not SURE whether or not its an authentic Gibson. Also, the neck angle doesn't look right to me but it could be just from the bad angle of the picture.

Thanks all in advance!!

 

[theNARDdog9]

The more I look at it, the more I'm convinced it can't be real. Would still love to hear some input! But look at those bevels on the horns....they're practically non-existent!!!!

 

[your idol]

Im no quitter but thats firewood

 

[your idol]

Ps im pretty sure its fake. Rosweood board. The inlays look like soap. Diamond is hella wrong. Bad bevels. Even if it was a shotty sand job and refin with thick poly those bevels still look wrong.

 

[S_I_N_13]

it looks like someone did their own home fret markers on that beast.

 

[theNARDdog9]

I thought the same Brian. Honestly, if it were real I'd take a chance and try to bring it back to life, but I've never seen a custom that didn't have an ebony board (except the CC which is maple), and there is literally no beveling on the horns :/

 

[likea45]

I thought the same Brian. Honestly, if it were real I'd take a chance and try to bring it back to life, but I've never seen a custom that didn't have an ebony board (except the CC which is maple), and there is literally no beveling on the horns :/

Yeah looks pretty rough...if it were real I'd take a shot though. Also CC is Ebony as well.

Week 38 - SG Classic Custom

 

[your idol]

No nibs... The binding is painted on!!! Its rough.. Theres no fault for having high aspirations but this turd cannot and should not be polished

 

[Hairless_Ape]

That thing needs to be put out of it's misery.

 

[theNARDdog9]

No nibs... The binding is painted on!!! Its rough.. Theres no fault for having high aspirations but this turd cannot and should not be polished

I've been a little out of it today. I had a surgery this morning and I'm on some powerful painkillers.

Must be the drugs talkin that made me think there was even a possibility this was real

 

[theNARDdog9]

Yeah looks pretty rough...if it were real I'd take a shot though. Also CC is Ebony as well.

Week 38 - SG Classic Custom

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I was actually referring to the Les Paul CC's...

 

[your idol]

I've been a little out of it today. I had a surgery this morning and I'm on some powerful painkillers.

Must be the drugs talkin that made me think there was even a possibility this was real

im on painkillers too!

 

[theNARDdog9]

Hope you're doing well Brian. Mine was a fairly minor jaw surgery and I should be fully recovered in just a week or so I hope all is well with you

 

[your idol]

Hope you're doing well Brian. Mine was a fairly minor jaw surgery and I should be fully recovered in just a week or so I hope all is well with you

well i hope works out well with you..mouth surgery, even minor surgery, sucks!! mine was more recreational than anything but they are left over FROM an oral surgery...a pretty substantial one. im just a lil late finishing my medicine today i got screwed over pretty hard and just wanted to relax, a rare treat. what kind of surgery? i had all my bottom teeth ripped out when i got medded up... 4 months later they still get sore

 

[likea45]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I was actually referring to the Les Paul CC's...

Ahh no,worries I wondered if that's what you meant but figured SG cause of the guitar post...hope you feel better.

 

[theNARDdog9]

well i hope works out well with you..mouth surgery, even minor surgery, sucks!! mine was more recreational than anything but they are left over FROM an oral surgery...a pretty substantial one. im just a lil late finishing my medicine today i got screwed over pretty hard and just wanted to relax, a rare treat. what kind of surgery? i had all my bottom teeth ripped out when i got medded up... 4 months later they still get sore

Fractured my jaw playing soccer with a few friends and knocked out a few teeth. It sounds much worse than it really was and I'm doing much better now. I see what you mean with yours, everyone has those days I guess thanks for the well wishes guys I really am doing much better!

 

[old mark]

Dude, even if it was real, this would not be a great time to make a big purchase...or like, get married or something...

That is a weird guitar...look at the tuner holes on the back...WTF!!??!!

I'd give it a pass unless they are talking like $40...Maybe even then.

Get better.


mark

 

[evanstwitch]

Wouldn't touch that one.

 

[CRobbins]

Go for it.

 

[Dougie]

The more I look at it, the more I'm convinced it can't be real. Would still love to hear some input! But look at those bevels on the horns....they're practically non-existent!!!!

Under 1/4" of body filler, anything's non-existent! I have done guitar repair professionally for over 35yrs and if someone offered me 2k to restore that I would have to pass on it..