{"product_id":"gibson-sg-standard-large-guard-with-maestro-vibrola-1971","title":"SOLD - Gibson SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola – Vintage Cherry Finish 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOLD!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho buys vintage guitars?  We do! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1971 Gibson SG \"Large Guard\" standard is the perfect player's piece.  It has the curb appeal of a perfect vintage guitar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super light piece - just 6 pounds, 14 ounces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can go ahead and play the heck out of this one, however - or customize it to your liking because it has had a very professional headstock repair.  Furthermore, the original patent sticker humbuckers have been altered to allow for coil tapping.  The bridge pickup tone pot was changed out for a push\/pull pot that activates the coil tap of both pickups.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets have also been professionally replaced, which is great because most of these early 70s SGs come in with the lowest frets.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only other changed part is the neck heel strap button, which is an aged reproduction part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar plays perfectly and has the tone you want from a vintage SG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is definitely from the 70s, but it looks like it is maybe originally for a Guild guitar.  It fits the guitar nicely and feels more sound and protective than the original Gibson cases from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6lbs 14oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret count: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Non Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-9\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 24-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st fret: .87\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 12th fret: .98\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 39 7\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 13\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 10 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness outside edge: 1 15\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Color: Chrome, Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup\/Brand: Gibson Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 7.56k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup\/Brand: Gibson Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 7.50k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Large, Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: 3 Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: HSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003cbr\u003eThere are two shipping cost options for purchases made on our site for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Select Standard shipping at checkout and your item will be shipped via UPS three-day-air.  Select Economy shipping and your item will ship via UPS ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your 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