1973 Gibson SG
The 1973 SG Standard — double-cutaway mahogany, humbucker pickups, and that distinctive devilish horns silhouette. The guitar Angus Young made iconic.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,450–$3,500
Very Good
$1,400–$2,450
Good
$700–$1,400
Fair
$350–$700
* 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 | Indian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-o-matic with stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Cherry Red, Walnut, White |
| Est. Production | 7,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two humbucking pickups (T-top from ~1967).
What Changed in 1973
Norlin-era SG Standard. Cherry Red remains the classic. Production volumes increasing.
Collector's Notes
Check for headstock repairs — SG headstock cracks are the most common issue. Original cherry finish should show natural darkening. Verify pickup originality.