1965 Gibson SG Junior in Pelham Blue

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this exceptional 1965 Gibson SG Junior in Pelham Blue.

Introduced in the early 1960s, the SG Junior offered a stripped-down take on Gibson's newly redesigned flagship solidbody, pairing its lightweight mahogany construction with a single P-90 pickup and straightforward controls. While the model was intended as an entry-level offering, its simplicity and raw voice have since made it a favorite among players and collectors. Examples finished in custom colors are particularly scarce and desirable, with Pelham Blue being among the most striking.

This 1965 example is an especially sharp guitar, retaining its original Pelham finish, which displays average greening and lacquer checking throughout, along with below-average play-wear. It remains in excellent structural condition with no cracks or history of repairs and retains its original P-90 pickup, electronics, wiring, and frets, and has been fitted with period-correct Kluson Deluxe strip tuners following the removal of a set of non-original Grovers. A MojoAxe lightning-style bridge and the original short Maestro Vibrola are currently installed, with the original lightning bridge included.

This SG Junior comes complete with its original hardshell case and hang tag.

Specifications

All components original unless specified otherwise

Model & Year

• Model: Gibson SG Junior
• Year of manufacture: 1965
• Serial Number: 551186
• Weight: 6lbs 6oz

Body

• Material: Mahogany
• Finish: Pelham Blue nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

• Material & Construction: Mahogany, set
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Profile shape: Medium C
• Radius: 12"
• Nut Width: 1.60"
• Depth: .84" (1st), .99" (12th)
• Inlays: Pearl dots
• Frets: Original
• Tuners: Period-correct Kluson Deluxe strips with doweled post holes from prior non-original Grovers

Hardware

• Bridge / Tailpiece: MojoAxe lightning-style bridge with short Maestro Vibrola; original lightning bridge included 
• Pickguard: 3-ply (BWB)
• Knobs: Reflector tops

Electronics

• Pickups: Gibson P90 (8.34K)
• Potentiometers: CTS 500K (137-XXXX; both obscured by solder)
• Wiring: Original braided mesh

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent with below-average play-wear, average finish greening, and lacquer checking throughout 
• Structural: Excellent with no cracks or repair history
• Accessories: Original hardshell case, lightning bridge, and hang-tag