1962 Gibson SG
The 1962 SG Standard — double-cutaway mahogany, PAF pickups, and that distinctive devilish horns silhouette. The guitar Angus Young made iconic.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$12,600–$18,000
Very Good
$7,200–$12,600
Good
$3,600–$7,200
Fair
$1,800–$3,600
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (double cutaway, beveled edge) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-o-matic with sideways vibrola or stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Cherry Red |
| Est. Production | 1,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two PAF humbucking pickups.
What Changed in 1962
SG Standard establishing itself. PAF transitioning to Patent Number pickups.
Collector's Notes
Early SGs with small pickguard (1961-1963) are most collected. Vibrola vs stop tailpiece — stop tailpiece models are more valuable. Check for headstock repairs — the thin SG headstock is fragile.