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$10,943.53 24 available Used
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$18,000.00
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$11,950.00

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Description

The 1965 Gibson SG is a hallmark of electric guitar evolution, capturing the essence of rock and roll history with its iconic double-cutaway design and lightweight mahogany body. Emerging from a period of pivotal transformation, this guitar features the sought-after late-1964 specs, renowned for their wide nut width and rounded neck profile, offering a playing experience as comfortable as it is exhilarating. Its distinctive sound is powered by original Patent sticker humbuckers, delivering the biting, articulate tone that defined a generation of classic rock music.

Acknowledged as a staple in the arsenal of legendary musicians like Tony Iommi and Angus Young, the Gibson SG stands as a testament to its enduring versatility and sonic prowess. This particular model captures the transitional nuances of the era, with a small pickguard and nickel hardware, embodying the aesthetic and functional details that make it a collector's treasure. Despite some repairs and modifications, it retains its vintage charm, complete with its original hardshell case.

For those seeking both historical significance and immaculate playability, the 1965 Gibson SG is an instrument that doesn't just play music—it makes history.

Key Features:

  • Mahogany solid body with double-cutaway design
  • Wide nut width with a rounded neck profile
  • Original Patent sticker humbuckers for classic rock tone
  • Small pickguard and nickel hardware
  • Original hardshell case included
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1965 Gibson SG Standard | Guitar of the Day

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1965 Gibson SG Standard | Guitar of the Day

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1965 Gibson SG Standard | Guitar of the Day

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Guitar of the Day: 1965 Gibson SG Standard | Norman's Rare Guitars

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Jimmy Rip playing a 1965 Gibson SG here at Norman's Rare Guitars

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Normans Rare Guitars

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1965 Gibson SG played by Laur Joamets

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1965 Gibson SG

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1965 Gibson SG Standard - Cherry / GuitarPoint Maintal / Vintage Guitars

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Tobin plays a Killer 1965 Gibson SG Standard!

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Early 1965 Gibson SG Standard

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See how Angus Young uses 1965 Gibson SG

Angus Young

Guitarist

AC/DC

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This is Angus Young's go to guitar. He uses it on just about all of his tours along with some other SG's. It is a 1965 Gibson SG, originally red with vibrola, but then it was painted black. Recently he used this guitar on the Rock or Bust tour.

See how Audley Freed uses 1965 Gibson SG

Audley Freed

Guitarist

The Black Crowes

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Freed also talks gear, with his Senn Pomona, 1965 SG Special, B-Bender equipped Pomona, Lazy J amp, and his minimalistic pedalboard.

See how Lindsay McDougall uses 1965 Gibson SG

Lindsay McDougall

Singer, Guitarist

Frenzal Rhomb

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Verified via Website dedicated to Frenzal Rhomb
Color/Finish: Red Year: 1965

Lindsay McDougall used a 1965 Gibson SG during his early performances with Frenzal Rhomb, as evidenced by photographs on the website dedicated to the band.

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