1963 gibson les paul sg

by jeff w.
(dexter mo.)

i was wondering if i could get a value of my dads guitar and the correct year i have the serial #130839
he said he bought it in either 1963 but he cant remember if its a 61,62,or a63. its all original my dad played it for years in different bands and still plays it around the house. it has the original case. the case is black with yellow lining.

ANSWER

Hi, Jeff--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at theKalamazoo Plant in: 1963

Here is the Blue Book general info:

LES PAUL (SG BODY STYLE 1960-63 MFG.)
- double sharp symmetrical cutaway mahogany body, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlays, black headstock overlay with pearl logo inlay, "Les Paul" inscribed truss rod cover, three-per-side Kluson tuners with double ring plastic tuners, tune-o-matic bridge, side-pull vibrato, layered black pickguard, two covered humbucker pickups, four knobs (two volume, two tone), three-way pickup switch, nickel hardware, available in Cherry or Ebony finish, mfg. 1960-63.

The pricing info:

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

Lynne