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1964 Gibson SG Standard, Serial Number 198488
Introduced in 1961 as the new “Les Paul™,” the SG™ Standard quickly evolved into its own iconic model. By 1964, it featured the now-classic small pickguard, dual humbuckers, and Maestro™ Lyre Vibrola™—an unmistakable combination that helped define the look and sound of mid-60s Gibson electrics.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1964 SG Standard comes from the daughter of the original owner and is in excellent original condition, with only a vintage replacement switch tip. The guitar shows very mild lacquer checking and typical hardware tarnish. Specific points of wear include a quarter-sized spot through the finish at the 12th fret from contact with the neck block in the case, a small ding through the finish at the 3rd fret, and a few small bits of cable burn on the back, including a 2-1/2" section along the back edge near the strap button. The decal is missing from the original neck pickup (which remains untouched with clean solder joints). With its rich Cherry finish, this is a beautifully preserved, great-playing vintage SG.
It ships in its original Lifton black and gold case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Body Style
SG
Body Shape
SG
Body Material
Mahogany
Binding
Single-Ply Fretboard
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Profile
Medium C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Original Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
43.002 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
Celluloid Trapezoid
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck
Finish
Nickel
Bridge
ABR-1 (Wire)
Saddle Material
Nylon
Tailpiece
Maestro Lyre Vibrato
Tuning Machines
Kluson Deluxe Single Line Double Ring
Pickguard
5-ply, Small
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply Black Bell
Control Knobs
Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector
Switch Tip
Cream
Switch washer
Black
Plastic Parts
Black
Control Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - Aluminum
Mounting Rings
Black
Pickup Covers
Nickel
Neck Pickup
Patent Number Humbucker (6.96k)
Bridge Pickup
Patent Number Humbucker (7.52k)
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector
3-way Toggle
Output Jack
1/4"
Strings Gauge
.010–.046
Case
Original Black and Gold Lifton
Accessories
Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty