NVGD: '64 SG Standard

[knutfin]

Got this one last week, and have spent some time playing it. It is such a fantastic guitar. Super easy to play, very resonant, no dead frets and the pat# is seriously amazing.
It has seen some use and has a fair bit of chips and dings, and the neck heel cracked somewhere along the line. I really don't mind, since the fix is nice and solid, and it's also the reason why I could afford it.
Other than that it's all original, including the case, except for a refret and missing outer tuner rings.

It weighs in at 6,6 lbs, pickups is 8,6k (bridge) and 7,7 (neck). Pots are dated to autumn '63. Serial: 155964

I'm pretty sure this is a stayer, and it will be used a lot.

 

[bossaddict]

That looks fantastic! Congrats!

Are the knobs reflectors without the inserts or top hats?

 

[Kris Ford]

AWW YEAH.


Chrome Lyre cover?




(Switch Tip is supposed to be WHITE, btw...)

 

[knutfin]

That looks fantastic! Congrats!

Are the knobs reflectors without the inserts or top hats?

Thanks!


Yes, it appears they are missing the inserts. Didn't notice it at first. It's helpful to have a new set of eyes on it

 

[knutfin]

AWW YEAH.


Chrome Lyre cover?




(Switch Tip is supposed to be WHITE, btw...)

No, it's the original nickel one, but it looks shinier on the photos than in real life.

Aha, I see. Maybe I'll replace it with a historical correct one sometime. I kinda dig the yellow switch tip, though.

 

[Prahlad Strickland]

Love the grind on those guitars, the perfect breakup

 

[PermissionToLand]

Beautiful. The Cherry on the originals was much nicer than the Faded Cherry on the Historics.

 

[Chasin' Note]

8.6K bridge pickup?? Is it an original patent number humbucker? Have it been rewind before?

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Beaut!

 

[Travis19]

Holy smokes! That's a mighty fine guitar. Congrats and have fun!

 

[knutfin]

8.6K bridge pickup?? Is it an original patent number humbucker? Have it been rewind before?

Yes, original pat. number. Never been rewound afaik. I read somewhere that higher output like that could occur among the pat. numbers too, though.

 

[knutfin]

Beautiful. The Cherry on the originals was much nicer than the Faded Cherry on the Historics.

Yes agreed. I love the brownish tint in the color.

 

[Slick]

Looks fab, congrats

 

[SingeMonkey]

'64 with a maestro is my dream SG. Just perfect.

 

[Mitchey75]

Really a great SG - congrats

 

[gibsonguitar1988]

Very nice!

 

[Slash Rothstein]

6.6 pounds w/a maestro.??that's a featherweight. NICE!

What is the neck carve like?

 

[knutfin]

6.6 pounds w/a maestro.??that's a featherweight. NICE!

What is the neck carve like?

Yeah, and very nice balanced.

The neck is an oval C. It not the fattest neck, but it's a handful.