1965 Gibson SG Custom

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this exceptional 1965 Gibson SG Custom.

The Gibson SG Custom began life in 1961 and was the top of the line for Gibson's newly redesigned solid body series. It was envisioned and brought to market as a way to stimulate lagging sales of the Les Paul single cutaway models. Initially launched as the Les Paul Custom, it featured sharp pointed cutaways, an ebony fingerboard, a fast slim neck, three Gibson humbucking pickups and a stunning Polaris White finish with gold hardware. Early in the run they featured Patent Applied For (PAF) pickups but by the time this guitar left the Kalamazoo factory they have obtained the Patent and we labeled with the Patent number.

This guitar is in superb concours condition and it is completely original including the black pebbly case.  It features a large pickguard, a Maestro tremolo, and Gold Waffleback tuners. There are NO cracks or imperfections on this guitar, including the headstock and the heel. It is simply breathtaking in appearance but it is also a great player.

Specifications

All components original unless specified otherwise

Model & Year

• Model: Gibson SG Custom
• Year of manufacture: 1965
• Serial Number: 340458
• Weight: 8lbs

Body

• Material: Mahogany
• Finish: Polaris White nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

• Material & Construction: Mahogany, set
• Fingerboard: Bound Ebony
• Profile shape: Flat oval
• Radius: 12"
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Depth: .79" (1st), .99" (12th)
• Inlays: Pearl blocks
• Frets: Original
• Tuners: Kluson Wafflebacks

Hardware

• Bridge / Tailpiece: ABR-1 with engraved Maestro Vibrola
• Pickguard: 4-ply (BWBW)
• Knobs: Reflector tops

Electronics

• Pickups: Gibson patent-number humbuckers
  • Bridge: 7.94K
  • Neck: 8.32K
• Potentiometers: CTS 500K (137-6405)
• Wiring: Original braided mesh

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent with below-average play-wear, lacquer checking, and patina
• Structural: Excellent with no cracks or repair history
• Accessories: Original hardshell case