a7x1990 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 is there a model number on the back of the neck around the head... that could help it a little if its like #20 or something. Still its a nice guitar. Clean it up and find a nice case for it unless you have one already. If you have the time, learn to play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 is there a model number on the back of the neck around the head... that could help it a little if its like #20 or something. Still its a nice guitar. Clean it up and find a nice case for it unless you have one already. If you have the time, learn to play it. it is 209838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7x1990 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 it is 209838 ha ha nvm. wishfull thinking though right? still id learn to play it. and it could also very well increase in value so unless your truly hurting for cash i wouldn't sell it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) Since you can't play, and you got it from your MIL, auction that mofo!!! :thumbup: KillJoy Edited March 8, 2010 by KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Take it to a knowledgeable professional for evaluation and recommendations on what to do. I've used this place in the past on my Alvarez for setup, and they seem to do nice work. http://www.jthomasdavis.com/home.html Nice folks and recommended by real guitarists. Personally, I would have it cleaned and repaired professionally, keeping it in original condition. The patina adds to the value. DO NOT REFINISH as the guitar is in nice shape already, and it will decrease the value. I would also search for an original or period correct hardshell case to keep it in. Unless you really need the money, I would keep it. If you really need the money, PM ME! With the recession, the value on collectibles generally declined. Now that the economy is starting to recover, the market value of collectibles should start to rise again and this will do nothing but play in your favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) ha ha nvm. wishfull thinking though right? still id learn to play it. and it could also very well increase in value so unless your truly hurting for cash i wouldn't sell it... Dumbass. That doesn't mean there were 200000+ made. It's like a car VIN. It needs to be decoded. it is 209838 I am fairly certain it is a 1964 model, made in Kalamzoo Mich. Gibson's numbering system changed more times than Killjoy changes tampons. http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-sg-junior-jr-1964-cherry http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27312&mode=threaded http://www.normansrareguitars.com/1964-Gibson-SG-Jr..html "In 1961 Gibson started a new serial number system that covered all instrument lines. It consisted of numbers that are impressed into the wood. It is also generally known to be the most frustrating and hard to understand system that Gibson has employed. The numbers were used between the years 1961-1969. There are several instances where batches of numbers are switched in order, duplicated, not just once, but up to four times, and seem to be randomly assigned, throughout the decade." Edited March 8, 2010 by Rotarded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 The only reason I thought it was a 1963 was the lack of the whammy bar. I read on a site that 58-62 the model had Less Paul on the head. In 64 they came standard with the whammy bar, or whatever you call that thing. I did find the online decoder and it did say 1964. So I am not sure. I am going to get it into a shop in the next couple of weeks to give it a tune up. I think I am going to try to learn how to play. I have a couple of patients that are in bands and I am sure they would trade care for lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 The only reason I thought it was a 1963 was the lack of the whammy bar. I read on a site that 58-62 the model had Less Paul on the head. In 64 they came standard with the whammy bar, or whatever you call that thing. The Maestro Tremolo was an option. http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/information-on-vintage-gibson-sg-guitars.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 As said before, keep it original. Many people will buy vintage guitars because they have already been played and "broken in". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I hooked an amp up to it tonight and tuned the strings on my mac. Sounded ok, but I am sure it would sound better with a pro tune and someone who can actually play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I took it to a local guitar shop to have the guy look at it and see what condition he thought it was in. The guy looked at it and said it is a 1964 for sure and he would give me $650 for it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 hmm, seems a bit low. But those places will lowball all the damn time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUGT Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Take it to Chumlee on Pawn Stars next time you are in Vegas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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