1961 Gibson Les Paul SG

by Gary
(Stockton, CA USA)

What is value? In very good all original condition.

ANSWER

Hi,Gary--

The only SG made in 1961 was the Les Paul SG. Here is a description:

LES PAUL (SG BODY STYLE 1960-63 MFG.)
- double sharp cutaway mahogany body, layered black pickguard, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/side-pull vibrato, blackface peghead with pearl logo inlay, 3-per-side Kluson tuners with double ring plastic tuners, nickel hardware, 2 covered humbucker pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls, 3-position switch, available in Cherry or Ebony finish, mfg. 1960-63.

If that is indeed your guitar, here is the Blue Book pricing:

Mint $25,000
Exc.+ $19,000
Exc. $15,000
Avg.+ $12,000
Avg. $10,000
General $8,500

Lynne