1967 Gibson SG
Peak-era SG Standard from the late 1960s. Excellent player guitars with strong vintage tone. The SG's thin body and light weight are a relief compared to the heavier Les Paul reissues of the same era.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (thin double-cutaway) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Cherry Red, Walnut, Pelham Blue (Custom), Inverness Green (Custom) |
| Est. Production | 3,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers (T-tops appearing). Excellent rock and blues pickups.
What Changed in 1967
The SG was at peak production and cultural relevance. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and others were defining the SG sound in rock. Custom colors on the SG Custom models were gaining attention.
Collector's Notes
Cherry SGs can fade significantly — original deep cherry vs. faded brown is a significant value factor. The SG Standard is one of the most widely available vintage Gibsons, keeping prices reasonable.
How to Authenticate a 1967 Gibson SG
Check the serial number on the back of the headstock — ink-stamped numbers should fall within documented ranges for 1967. Potentiometer date codes are critical: look for CTS pots (code 137) with two-digit year codes matching 1967 or up to 18 months earlier. This is the most reliable dating method for Gibson guitars of this era. Gibson used nitrocellulose lacquer through the late 1960s. Check for natural checking and wear patterns. Under UV light, original finishes fluoresce differently than refinishes. Verify original humbuckers — check baseplate markings and construction details consistent with 1967 production. Thin mahogany body, devil-horn cutaway. Check for headstock repairs — SG's thin neck joint is fragile. Cherry red finish should show fading toward orange-pink. Original Kluson Deluxe should be present with no evidence of replacement (no oversized bushing holes). Original hardshell case adds provenance value.