Up for sale a 1965 Gibson SG Junior, expertly restored with a custom color Pelham Blue finish. The sound is warm and wooly without lacking definition, delivering the glassy and dynamic top end character which is in large part why Juniors interact so well with a variety of tube amps. Weighing in at only 6lbs 8oz, this SG is lively and resonant. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar and currently strung with 10-46 strings, this SG features low, comfortable action and accurate intonation. The one-piece mahogany neck has a C profile which starts out very slender and fast-feeling at the nut, graduating to full “baseball bat” territory by the time you reach the 7th fret, and as deep and girthy as any’50s Gibson neck from the 9th fret and beyond. It’s a wonderful profile that feels effortless in the palm and has more substance than many Gibson necks of the era. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard is a rare mid-60s example with fretboard binding, and the original frets are intact. The frets have been recently leveled and are immaculate, and these frets are firmly in “fretless wonder” territory, sitting low to the board. On the headstock, a set of new Kluson Deluxe single line tuning machines are intact with white buttons. The serial number is no longer imprinted on the headstock due to the Pelham Blue refinish. The chrome bridge with “lighting bolt” compensated saddle is a modern reissue furnished by MojoAxe which has both the proper vintage look and performance while also being compensated for a plain G string, ensuring optimal intonation with most string gauges. There’s just enough break angle between the saddle and short frame Maestro Vibrola to keep the strings stable and provide the necessary downward pressure for optimal sustain. The Vibrola base, spring, and comb are original, while the arm is a modern reissue, and this is an extremely smooth and responsive vibrato for quick dives and warbles. The pickguard and reflector cap knobs are also modern reissues. Cosmetically, this guitar is clean as can be, and the Pelham Blue finish was expertly applied, taking great care to retain the original carve and contours on the body. There’s barely a scratch on the instrument and this is an excellent vintage SG, professionally setup and original in all the ways that count. A brown tolex Gator hardshell case is included. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item “1965 Gibson SG Junior Vintage Electric Guitar Bound Neck Pelham Blue with Vibrola” is in sale since Friday, May 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Body Color: Pelham Blue
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Model: SG Junior
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
- Model Year: 1965
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Brand: Gibson
- Body Type: Solid