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1964 Gibson SG Special, Serial Number 220183

The Gibson SG™ Special offered dual P-90 pickups and refined aesthetics while introducing the lightweight, double-cutaway mahogany body that made the SG series a favorite among players. By 1964, it had become a go-to instrument for rock and blues guitarists, prized for its raw, articulate tone and fast-playing neck.

This 1964 Gibson SG Special remains a beautiful example of the model, with a full, rich cherry color that has maintained its depth over the decades. The guitar is in very clean original condition, with light nicks and dings throughout. The most notable wear is on the edge near the rear control cavity, though it does not affect playability. It retains its original P-90 pickups, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, and Lightning Bar Wraparound bridge, delivering the dynamic, punchy sound that has defined the SG Special for decades.

Ships in its original black Lifton™ case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Specifications

Body Specs

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape SG

Body Styles SG

Bracing Single-Ply, Fretboard

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium Jumbo; Original

Inlays Celluloid Dot

Joint Glued In, Set Neck

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Bone

Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in

Profile Slim C

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Soapbar P-90 797k

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Neck Pickup Soapbar P-90 789k

Output Jack 1/4"

Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge Lightning Bar Wraparound

Control Covers Black

Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Reflector

finish Nickel

Pickguard 5-ply Black and White; Small Guard

Pickup Covers Black

Plastic Parts Black

Saddle Material Aluminum

Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum

Switch Tip Cream

Switchwasher Black

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Three-on-a-Plate

Misc Specs

Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty

Model: GCVP0066

Case Original Black Lifton Hardshell

Headstock Gibson Open Book

Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo Gold Silkscreen

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Gibson Certified Vintage 1964 Gibson SG Special, Cherry

Gibson Certified Vintage 1964 Gibson SG Special, Cherry

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1964 Gibson SG Special, Serial Number 220183

The Gibson SG™ Special offered dual P-90 pickups and refined aesthetics while introducing the lightweight, double-cutaway mahogany body that made the SG series a favorite among players. By 1964, it had become a go-to instrument for rock and blues guitarists, prized for its raw, articulate tone and fast-playing neck.

This 1964 Gibson SG Special remains a beautiful example of the model, with a full, rich cherry color that has maintained its depth over the decades. The guitar is in very clean original condition, with light nicks and dings throughout. The most notable wear is on the edge near the rear control cavity, though it does not affect playability. It retains its original P-90 pickups, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, and Lightning Bar Wraparound bridge, delivering the dynamic, punchy sound that has defined the SG Special for decades.

Ships in its original black Lifton™ case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Specifications

Body Specs

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape SG

Body Styles SG

Bracing Single-Ply, Fretboard

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium Jumbo; Original

Inlays Celluloid Dot

Joint Glued In, Set Neck

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Bone

Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in

Profile Slim C

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Soapbar P-90 797k

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Neck Pickup Soapbar P-90 789k

Output Jack 1/4"

Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge Lightning Bar Wraparound

Control Covers Black

Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Reflector

finish Nickel

Pickguard 5-ply Black and White; Small Guard

Pickup Covers Black

Plastic Parts Black

Saddle Material Aluminum

Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum

Switch Tip Cream

Switchwasher Black

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Three-on-a-Plate

Misc Specs

Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty

Model: GCVP0066

Case Original Black Lifton Hardshell

Headstock Gibson Open Book

Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo Gold Silkscreen

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

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