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Full-length view of a cherry red SG with a black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and four control knobs, standing in its open purple-lined case.
01 / 27Full-length view of a cherry red SG with a black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and four control knobs, standing in its open purple-lined case.
A full-frame shot of a cherry red SG with a black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and four black control knobs.
02 / 27A full-frame shot of a cherry red SG with a black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and four black control knobs.
The black headstock, with gold logo and six aged nickel tuners, shows light wear and a glimpse of the rosewood fretboard.
03 / 27The black headstock, with gold logo and six aged nickel tuners, shows light wear and a glimpse of the rosewood fretboard.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, showing light wear and string marks.
04 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark brown rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, showing light wear and string marks.
A close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with a single pearl dot inlay at the 7th fret, showing light wear and a person's thumb.
05 / 27A close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with a single pearl dot inlay at the 7th fret, showing light wear and a person's thumb.
The back of a cherry red SG with a glossy finish, showing the neck, headstock with six tuners, and control cavity cover.
06 / 27The back of a cherry red SG with a glossy finish, showing the neck, headstock with six tuners, and control cavity cover.
The back of a cherry red SG with a glossy finish, showing light wear and a black control cavity cover.
07 / 27The back of a cherry red SG with a glossy finish, showing light wear and a black control cavity cover.
A cherry red SG Special with a black pickguard and P90 pickups rests in a purple-lined case with papers and a white cloth.
08 / 27A cherry red SG Special with a black pickguard and P90 pickups rests in a purple-lined case with papers and a white cloth.
A top-down view of various white paper documents, including a certificate of authenticity with a black and white photo of Pete Townshend.
09 / 27A top-down view of various white paper documents, including a certificate of authenticity with a black and white photo of Pete Townshend.
Two white documents with Japanese text, one with a green border, rest on a dark red guitar body with chrome hardware.
10 / 27Two white documents with Japanese text, one with a green border, rest on a dark red guitar body with chrome hardware.
The guitar, covered by a white cloth bag, rests in a purple velvet-lined hard case, with a certificate of authenticity visible.
11 / 27The guitar, covered by a white cloth bag, rests in a purple velvet-lined hard case, with a certificate of authenticity visible.
A cherry red SG Special with black pickguard and P90 pickups rests on its black flight case, angled left.
12 / 27A cherry red SG Special with black pickguard and P90 pickups rests on its black flight case, angled left.
Overhead view of a black flight case with silver aluminum edges, a Union Jack sticker, and "The Who" logo.
13 / 27Overhead view of a black flight case with silver aluminum edges, a Union Jack sticker, and "The Who" logo.
The back of a red guitar headstock and neck, showing six tarnished Grover tuners and a gold signature.
14 / 27The back of a red guitar headstock and neck, showing six tarnished Grover tuners and a gold signature.
The back of a cherry red headstock with six tarnished Grover tuners, showing a chip on the top edge and "PT 097" stamped.
15 / 27The back of a cherry red headstock with six tarnished Grover tuners, showing a chip on the top edge and "PT 097" stamped.
The back of the guitar's cherry red neck shows subtle wood grain and light finish wear, with three tuning machine screws visible.
16 / 27The back of the guitar's cherry red neck shows subtle wood grain and light finish wear, with three tuning machine screws visible.
Overhead view of the guitar's cherry red neck and heel, showing light wear and wood grain, resting on a black case.
17 / 27Overhead view of the guitar's cherry red neck and heel, showing light wear and wood grain, resting on a black case.
Close-up of the cherry red SG body, showing the worn black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and a tune-o-matic bridge.
18 / 27Close-up of the cherry red SG body, showing the worn black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and a tune-o-matic bridge.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red back, showing heavy finish wear, scratches, and checking, with a black control plate visible.
19 / 27Close-up of the guitar's cherry red back, showing heavy finish wear, scratches, and checking, with a black control plate visible.
Close-up of the SG's cherry red body, showing wood grain, a few small dings, and three black control knobs with silver tops.
20 / 27Close-up of the SG's cherry red body, showing wood grain, a few small dings, and three black control knobs with silver tops.
The cherry red SG body, with a black pickguard and two humbuckers, shows light wear and finish checking on the lower bout.
21 / 27The cherry red SG body, with a black pickguard and two humbuckers, shows light wear and finish checking on the lower bout.
Close-up of the cherry red SG's lower horn and black pickguard, showing light wear and a small chip near the strap button.
22 / 27Close-up of the cherry red SG's lower horn and black pickguard, showing light wear and a small chip near the strap button.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing four black numbered control knobs, a cream toggle switch, and a black pickguard.
23 / 27Close-up of the cherry red guitar body, showing four black numbered control knobs, a cream toggle switch, and a black pickguard.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing a black control cavity cover with scratches and wear along the body's edge.
24 / 27Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing a black control cavity cover with scratches and wear along the body's edge.
Close-up of the SG's cherry red body and neck joint, showing light scratches and a chrome strap button on the upper horn.
25 / 27Close-up of the SG's cherry red body and neck joint, showing light scratches and a chrome strap button on the upper horn.
Close-up of the deep cherry red SG body, showing a few small chips on the lower horn and a strap button near the neck joint.
26 / 27Close-up of the deep cherry red SG body, showing a few small chips on the lower horn and a strap button near the neck joint.
Close-up of the lower bout of a cherry red SG, showing finish wear, scratches, and dings along the edge and on the body.
27 / 27Close-up of the lower bout of a cherry red SG, showing finish wear, scratches, and dings along the edge and on the body.

Gibson

2000 Gibson Custom Pete Townsend Signature SG Special #97 Of 250 Yamano Export w/OHSC

$8,295.00

Available

  • Year2000
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
2000
Model
Gibson Custom Pete Townsend Signature SG Special #97 Of 250 Yamano Export
Condition
Very Good
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.68
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.79
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.89
Weight
6lbs

Construction

Frets
Original Frets In Very Good Condition - Some Fret Wear Around The Cowboy Chords

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Pickups And Electronics

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

2000 Gibson Custom, Art, & Historic Pete Townsend Signature SG In Cherry 

In Very Good Overall Condition - Playwear Evident Throughout - Please See All Photos 

Original Hardware Shows Some Tarnish 

Comes As Shown With The Original Travel Case, COA, Paperwork, And Guitar Diaper Shown

Neck Depth: .79" At The 1st Fret - .89" At The 12th Fret 

The 2000 Gibson Custom-built Pete Townshend SG Special replicates the iconic SG used by Townshend of The Who during the late ’60s and early ’70s. It sports a lightweight, single-piece mahogany body and set mahogany neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard. Two vintage-style P-90 soapbar pickups, a compensated wraparound tailpiece, and cream binding evoke the raw tone and feel of the original. Finished in a satin “tour-worn” cherry red with aged nickel hardware, it delivers punchy midrange, snappy response, and that classic “wind-milled” rock tone. Only 250 units were made worldwide, each numbered and issued with a certificate of authenticity.

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