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Full-length view of a cherry red SG-style guitar with a single P90 pickup, black pickguard, and two control knobs, standing in its open brown case.
01 / 25Full-length view of a cherry red SG-style guitar with a single P90 pickup, black pickguard, and two control knobs, standing in its open brown case.
Full view of a cherry red SG electric guitar with a single P90 pickup, black pickguard, and two control knobs.
02 / 25Full view of a cherry red SG electric guitar with a single P90 pickup, black pickguard, and two control knobs.
The back of a cherry red SG, showing the neck, headstock with six white-button tuners, and a black control cavity cover.
03 / 25The back of a cherry red SG, showing the neck, headstock with six white-button tuners, and a black control cavity cover.
The cherry red guitar's back shows a black control cavity cover, a strap button, and many scratches and finish checking.
04 / 25The cherry red guitar's back shows a black control cavity cover, a strap button, and many scratches and finish checking.
Close-up of the black headstock, showing six cream tuning pegs, gold lettering, and visible wear along the edges.
05 / 25Close-up of the black headstock, showing six cream tuning pegs, gold lettering, and visible wear along the edges.
The back of a cherry red headstock with six cream-buttoned tuners in two rows, showing light wear and a stamped serial number.
06 / 25The back of a cherry red headstock with six cream-buttoned tuners in two rows, showing light wear and a stamped serial number.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing the input jack, two black control knobs, and part of the black pickguard.
07 / 25Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing the input jack, two black control knobs, and part of the black pickguard.
Close-up of a cherry red SG body with a black pickguard, a single P90 pickup, and a tune-o-matic bridge, showing some finish wear.
08 / 25Close-up of a cherry red SG body with a black pickguard, a single P90 pickup, and a tune-o-matic bridge, showing some finish wear.
The cherry red guitar body, with a black pickguard and single P90 pickup, shows light wear and checking on its glossy finish.
09 / 25The cherry red guitar body, with a black pickguard and single P90 pickup, shows light wear and checking on its glossy finish.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing the bridge, black pickup, two black control knobs, and visible finish checking.
10 / 25Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing the bridge, black pickup, two black control knobs, and visible finish checking.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing the output jack, two black control knobs with gold numbers, and a strap button.
11 / 25Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing the output jack, two black control knobs with gold numbers, and a strap button.
The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing a black control cavity cover, a strap button, and visible finish wear and checking.
12 / 25The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing a black control cavity cover, a strap button, and visible finish wear and checking.
The cherry red guitar body and neck joint are visible from the back, showing a strap button and light surface scratches.
13 / 25The cherry red guitar body and neck joint are visible from the back, showing a strap button and light surface scratches.
The cherry red guitar body's back, showing the neck joint, a strap button, and light scratches on the glossy finish.
14 / 25The cherry red guitar body's back, showing the neck joint, a strap button, and light scratches on the glossy finish.
The back of a cherry red electric guitar, showing a black control cavity cover and heavy finish wear and checking on the lower bout.
15 / 25The back of a cherry red electric guitar, showing a black control cavity cover and heavy finish wear and checking on the lower bout.
The cherry red guitar body's back shows a black control cavity cover, a chrome strap button, and a chip in the finish near the button.
16 / 25The cherry red guitar body's back shows a black control cavity cover, a chrome strap button, and a chip in the finish near the button.
Close-up of a guitar fretboard with six strings, frets, and two circular inlays, one on the fretboard and one on the side.
17 / 25Close-up of a guitar fretboard with six strings, frets, and two circular inlays, one on the fretboard and one on the side.
Close-up of a guitar fretboard with strings, frets, and mother-of-pearl inlays on the fretboard and side.
18 / 25Close-up of a guitar fretboard with strings, frets, and mother-of-pearl inlays on the fretboard and side.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard, showing 1.70 inches at the nut, with light cream dot inlays.
19 / 25A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard, showing 1.70 inches at the nut, with light cream dot inlays.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the cherry red guitar, showing 0.00 on its display, with visible wear on the headstock.
20 / 25A digital caliper measures the nut width of the cherry red guitar, showing 0.00 on its display, with visible wear on the headstock.
A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the cherry red guitar, showing 0.90 on its display, with visible fretboard and frets.
21 / 25A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the cherry red guitar, showing 0.90 on its display, with visible fretboard and frets.
A digital scale displays "5:12.7 lb oz" over the cherry red body and black pickguard of the guitar, showing two control knobs.
22 / 25A digital scale displays "5:12.7 lb oz" over the cherry red body and black pickguard of the guitar, showing two control knobs.
Overhead close-up of the guitar's nut and first fret, with a metal ruler measuring the nut width.
23 / 25Overhead close-up of the guitar's nut and first fret, with a metal ruler measuring the nut width.
Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing a heavily textured, white-coated metal base with four visible pole pieces and wiring.
24 / 25Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing a heavily textured, white-coated metal base with four visible pole pieces and wiring.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing the control cavity with two tarnished pots, a 50V capacitor, and the output jack.
25 / 25Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing the control cavity with two tarnished pots, a 50V capacitor, and the output jack.

Gibson

1962 Gibson SG Les Paul Junior Cherry Red w/SSC

$9,295.00

Available

  • Year1962
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • Casesoft case
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1962
Model
Gibson SG Les Paul Junior Cherry Red w/SSC
Finish
Cherry Red
Condition
Very Good
Originality
all-original
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.8
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.9
Weight
5lbs

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
12" Radius With 22 Medium Jumbo Frets In Good Playable Condition And Some Visible Wear

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Single Dogear P-90 Single-Coil Pickup With Black Cover
Tuners
Tuner Shafts Bent On E, D, And G Tuners But Still Turn Properly And Function As Intended

Case

Case
soft case

Description

1962 Gibson SG Les Paul Junior In Cherry Red Finish

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Minor Dings, Marks And Visible Scratches

No Cracks, Breaks Or Repairs

All Original Example

Made In Kalamazoo, MI

Solid Mahogany Body 

Nickel 'Lightning Bar' Wraparound Tailpiece

Single Volume And Tone Controls With Black Reflector Knobs

Mahogany Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

1 11'16" Nut Width

Thin D Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Period Correct Chipboard Case In Fair Condition

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