1964 Gibson SG
The 1964 SG Standard — double-cutaway mahogany, humbucker pickups, and that distinctive devilish horns silhouette. The guitar Angus Young made iconic.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$8,400–$12,000
Very Good
$4,800–$8,400
Good
$2,400–$4,800
Fair
$1,200–$2,400
* 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 | 2,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbucking pickups.
What Changed in 1964
SG Standard in its classic form. Cherry Red, two humbuckers, slim taper neck.
Notable Examples
Angus Young (AC/DC), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Frank Zappa — the SG defined hard rock.
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.