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Full-length view of a cherry red SG with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, a tremolo arm, and four control knobs, standing in its open, yellow-lined hard case.
01 / 31Full-length view of a cherry red SG with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, a tremolo arm, and four control knobs, standing in its open, yellow-lined hard case.
Full-frame view of the cherry red SG body, showing two humbuckers, a black pickguard, vibrato tailpiece, and four control knobs.
02 / 31Full-frame view of the cherry red SG body, showing two humbuckers, a black pickguard, vibrato tailpiece, and four control knobs.
The cherry red guitar's back is visible, with its headstock and neck extending from the body, resting in a yellow-lined open case.
03 / 31The cherry red guitar's back is visible, with its headstock and neck extending from the body, resting in a yellow-lined open case.
The back of the cherry red SG body, showing the neck joint, black control cavity cover, and some light wear.
04 / 31The back of the cherry red SG body, showing the neck joint, black control cavity cover, and some light wear.
Close-up of a tarnished metal pickup cover with two brass screws, a partially torn black sticker, and a braided wire exiting the bottom left.
05 / 31Close-up of a tarnished metal pickup cover with two brass screws, a partially torn black sticker, and a braided wire exiting the bottom left.
Close-up of the pickup's metal baseplate, showing a braided wire, mounting screws, and a black label with white text.
06 / 31Close-up of the pickup's metal baseplate, showing a braided wire, mounting screws, and a black label with white text.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body cavity, showing rough wood, dark residue, and a braided wire running along the top edge.
07 / 31Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body cavity, showing rough wood, dark residue, and a braided wire running along the top edge.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing wear and string grooves on the frets.
08 / 31Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing wear and string grooves on the frets.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four pots, capacitors, and yellow and black wiring against the cherry finish.
09 / 31Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four pots, capacitors, and yellow and black wiring against the cherry finish.
Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing a silver potentiometer with yellow wires soldered on, and a brown capacitor.
10 / 31Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing a silver potentiometer with yellow wires soldered on, and a brown capacitor.
Close-up of the black headstock with mother-of-pearl inlays, six cream tuning pegs, and light wear around the edges.
11 / 31Close-up of the black headstock with mother-of-pearl inlays, six cream tuning pegs, and light wear around the edges.
Rear view of the cherry red headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners with visible wear and a serial number.
12 / 31Rear view of the cherry red headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners with visible wear and a serial number.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the vibrato arm, four black control knobs, cream switch tip, and black pickguard.
13 / 31Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the vibrato arm, four black control knobs, cream switch tip, and black pickguard.
Close-up of a cherry red SG body, showing the black pickguard, two humbucker pickups, and the lower frets with trapezoid inlays.
14 / 31Close-up of a cherry red SG body, showing the black pickguard, two humbucker pickups, and the lower frets with trapezoid inlays.
Close-up of the cherry red body, black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and vibrato tailpiece, with some finish wear visible.
15 / 31Close-up of the cherry red body, black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and vibrato tailpiece, with some finish wear visible.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the bridge, vibrato tailpiece with cream arm, four black control knobs, and some finish wear.
16 / 31Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the bridge, vibrato tailpiece with cream arm, four black control knobs, and some finish wear.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the vibrato tailpiece with a mother-of-pearl arm, four black control knobs, and strap button.
17 / 31Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the vibrato tailpiece with a mother-of-pearl arm, four black control knobs, and strap button.
The guitar's cherry red back shows a black control cavity cover, a chrome strap button, and significant finish wear on the lower edge.
18 / 31The guitar's cherry red back shows a black control cavity cover, a chrome strap button, and significant finish wear on the lower edge.
The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and some finish wear along the lower edge.
19 / 31The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and some finish wear along the lower edge.
The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and some minor finish wear.
20 / 31The back of the cherry red guitar body, showing the neck joint, strap button, and some minor finish wear.
The back of the cherry red guitar body shows a black control cavity cover, light scratches, and finish wear along the bottom edge.
21 / 31The back of the cherry red guitar body shows a black control cavity cover, light scratches, and finish wear along the bottom edge.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar body and neck joint, showing a chrome strap button with a black felt washer and minor finish wear.
22 / 31Close-up of the cherry red guitar body and neck joint, showing a chrome strap button with a black felt washer and minor finish wear.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar body's upper horn and neck joint, showing a chrome strap button and minor finish wear.
23 / 31Close-up of the cherry red guitar body's upper horn and neck joint, showing a chrome strap button and minor finish wear.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, showing the side dot marker on the light-colored binding.
24 / 31Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, showing the side dot marker on the light-colored binding.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, frets, and side dots, showing light wear on the binding.
25 / 31Close-up of the dark fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, frets, and side dots, showing light wear on the binding.
A close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.70.
26 / 31A close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.70.
Close-up of the nut and upper fretboard, showing six strings, a worn, discolored nut, and textured dark wood.
27 / 31Close-up of the nut and upper fretboard, showing six strings, a worn, discolored nut, and textured dark wood.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut, showing 0.83 on the display, with the cherry red headstock visible behind.
28 / 31A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut, showing 0.83 on the display, with the cherry red headstock visible behind.
A digital caliper measures the fret height of the guitar's rosewood fretboard, showing "1.01" on its display.
29 / 31A digital caliper measures the fret height of the guitar's rosewood fretboard, showing "1.01" on its display.
A digital scale displays "7:3.35 lb oz" in the foreground, with the cherry red guitar body and controls blurred in the background.
30 / 31A digital scale displays "7:3.35 lb oz" in the foreground, with the cherry red guitar body and controls blurred in the background.
Close-up of the cherry red headstock's top edge, showing significant finish wear, chips, and checking, with two cream tuning pegs visible.
31 / 31Close-up of the cherry red headstock's top edge, showing significant finish wear, chips, and checking, with two cream tuning pegs visible.

Gibson

1963 Gibson SG Standard Cherry Red w/OHSC

$26,995.00

Available

  • Year1963
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1963
Model
Gibson SG Standard Cherry Red
Finish
Cherry Red Translucent
Condition
Good
Originality
all-original, modded
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.688
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.83
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.01
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
Original 22 Medium Jumbo Frets In Good Condition Showing Some Playwear

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Original Gibson Humbuckers With Patent Number Stickers. Covers Appear To Have Been Resoldered At Some Point
Tuners
Kluson Double Ring Tuners With Keystone Buttons

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1963 Gibson SG Standard Cherry Red w/OHSC

Guitar Is In Overall Very Good Condition Showing Light Cosmetic Playwear Including Dings, Bumps, And Scratches And Some Buckle Worming On Back (See Photos)

No Cracks, Breaks, Or Repairs

All Original Example 

Solid Mahogany Body In Cherry Red Translucent Finish

ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge With Nylon Saddles

Nickel Maestro Lyre Vibrola

Dual Volume And Tone Controls With Black Reflector Knobs And Pickup Selector Switch

5-Ply Black Pickguard

Solid Mahogany Neck

Bound Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard With Trapezoid Inlays, Slight Binding Separation On Treble Side Near Nut (See Photos) 

A true golden-era Gibson classic, the 1963 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry Red delivers the unmistakable look, feel, and tone that made the early SG an icon. Featuring a lightweight double-cutaway mahogany body, fast-playing neck, and powerful dual humbuckers, it offers everything from warm, singing leads to aggressive vintage rock tones. A highly desirable piece of Gibson history with timeless style and unmistakable early-’60s character.

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