Finally got my YOB guitar sorted. I shipped this over from the States a couple of weeks ago.
It's obviously had a bridge pickup change but I quite like the Dimarzio that's in it; so a change to a black cover is all I want to do to it right now.
It's been well played - but is in pretty good nick really. I spent some time today cleaning it all over in naphtha and then lemoiled the fretboard.
It has the low wide frets from the era, no volute and all mahogany construction.
Bought from reverb.com and overall it was a very positive experience.
Here it is with its brother - a '79 SG standard.
It also came with a chainsaw case which should also clean up nicely.
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Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
If anything I'm more likely to twat one on the top horn by accident...
I don't gig at the moment but if I did I'd probably stick to a Telecaster anyway.
The slim neck is my biggest obstacle to overcome with this one.
It feels like a 'small' guitar in every way, but I think that's probably because I've been using semis a lot recently.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
I know they now sell the pickup in black so I'm hopeful that a spare can be bought.
I've thanked @ICBM privately for his off forum consultation before buying - but thanks again for your assistance chap it was/is appreciated.
I have the same pickup combo in a 71 Deluxe,it sounded great.Another guitar I wish I still had.
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What happened to the Deluxe?!
The SG might become available - it's a players guitar as they say. All non-original electronics, a properly repaired neck break, a refin and a refret!
Still it's one of my best playing guitars thanks to a proper setup and fret dress instead of my DIY attempts!
Got a 69 Custom now,still miss it though.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
A pro setup makes a lot of difference. I have too many guitars though so can't treat them all to one.
Selling you the LP was the start of thinning the herd but that went tits up - I've since bought several more...
The neck on the Special is thinner than the classic - but not as wide.
A P90 SG makes sense if you have an LP with buckers - good GAS!
I reckon I might just buy a blank cover and drill just the two mounting holes; instead of trying to drill 14 in the right place for the pole pieces as well!
Or bin the bridge pickup altogether and replace with another pickup.
Any other ideas folks?
Cheers
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein