Gibson SG Standard 1998

by Dan
(Eastpointe, MI)

I have a Gibson SG Standard I bought used in 2001. The serial number is 91908415. From the research I've done, I believe it was made in July 1998. It's in really good condition, however there are minor scratches on the body and pick guard. When I say minor, I mean none of them penetrate the finish. Maybe some guitar polish would help? It has the red mohagony finish. I also have the origanal hard case, in good condition with just a few marks. How much is it worth?

ANSWER

Hi, Dan--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Nashville Plant, TN, USA July 9th, 1998 Production Number: 115

The General info:

SG STANDARD (1988-CURRENT, SGS-)
- double cutaway mahogany body, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl crown/logo inlay, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, chrome hardware, layered black pickguard, two covered humbucker pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls, three-position switch, available in Candy Apple Blue (disc. 1994), Candy Apple Red (disc. 1994), Classic White (Music123 exclusive finish, mid-2000s only), Ebony, Heritage Cherry, Natural Burst (1999-2008), or TV Yellow (disc. 1994) finish, mfg. 1988-present.

The pricing info:

1988-1999
Mint $1,100
Exc.+ $900
Exc. $750
Avg.+ $625
Avg. $500
General $400

Lynne