1965 Gibson SG
A 1965 SG Standard offers vintage humbucker tone in a highly playable format. More accessible than early 1960s examples while still being a legitimate vintage instrument.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$6,000–$12,000
Very Good
$3,300–$7,200
Good
$2,100–$4,800
Fair
$900–$2,400
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (solid, thin double-cutaway) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic with stop-bar or Maestro Vibrola |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Cherry, Pelham Blue (rare), Polaris White |
Pickups & Electronics
Two 'Patent Number' humbucking pickups with nickel covers.
Collector's Notes
Custom colors (Pelham Blue, Polaris White) command substantial premiums. Cherry finish is standard. Verify pickups are original — replacements are very common on gigged examples.