1970 Gibson SG Standard Cherry

Here’s a chance to grab a vintage Gibson with serious character—without the five-figure price tag. This 1970 Gibson SG Standard in Cherry delivers the feel and tone of an early 70's SG, with all the vibe and none of the golden-era markup.

Featuring a mahogany body, bound rosewood fingerboard, witch hat knobs, and a set of early patent-sticker humbuckers, this SG has all the right ingredients. The neck has a comfortable "C" profile, and the Lyre Vibrola tailpiece adds both looks and feel—even if you don’t use it much, it belongs there. There’s honest play wear throughout, but nothing that takes away from the experience—it’s stable, resonant, and ready to go.

As prices for ’60s SGs continue to climb, early ’70s SGs like this one offer a sweet spot for vintage tone and cool looks.

Serial Number: 900478 Pot Codes: 1377016
Weight: 7.4 lbs.
Condition: Very good vintage condition, guitar shows some some wear consistent with age. Potentiometer codes date to April of 1970. Guitar shows some scratches and dings in the finish on the body, back of the neck. Hardware shows some tarnish/discoloration. Frets are in good vintage condition, low by modern standards. Comes with Original Gibson Hardshell case.

Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: SG Standard
Body Material: Mahogany
Finish: Gloss
Color: Cherry

Neck
Material: Mahogany
Shape: 
Dimensions: .985" at the 1st fret, 1.085" at the 12th fret
Joint: Set-Neck
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss
Headstock: Gloss Black, Crown Inlay
Inlay: Cellulose Trapezoids
Radius: 10"
Frets: 22
Scale Length: 25"
Nut Width: 1.565"
Nut Material: Bone
Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid

Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: Original ABR-1 w/ Nylon Saddles, Original Lyre Vibrola Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Pickguard: 5-ply Black, Large

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Gibson Patent No. Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Patent No. Humbucker
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle Selector

Case/Gigbag: Original Gibson Hardshell