gibson SG #82434511

by thomas barrett
(rocky river, ohio)

Gibson SG # on back of neck 82434511 cherry finish, I think it's from the mid-70's...looking for the value of the guitar...
Thank You

ANSWER

Hi, Thomas--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Nashville Plant, TN, USA August 31st, 1984 Production Number: 11

Here is the general info:

SG STANDARD (1972-1987 MFG.)
- similar to SG Standard, except has pearl block fingerboard inlay, stop tailpiece, pearl crown peghead inlay, chrome hardware, available in Cherry (most common), Ebony (rare), Natural, Satin Walnut, Tobacco Sunburst, Walnut, or White finish, mfg. 1972-1987, approx. 17,400 mfg. through 1979.

The pricing info:

1980-1987

Mint $1,200
Exc.+ $1,000
Exc. $850
Avg.+ $700
Avg. $550
General $450

Lynne