Gibson SG Junior Cherry 2005
Gibson SG Junior, cherry gloss, made in USA 2005. The SG Junior launched in 1961 as a trimmed down student model, although this model references the 1966 'batwing guard' version. It's a simple recipe: one pickup, mahogany body and neck, wraparound bridge... everything you really need, nothing you don't. It feels good in the hands, with a beefy neck that's nice and sturdy and plenty of unplugged volume. The pickup delivers the goods: searing high end clarity, plenty of wallop down low, and that glorious open breathy midrange we all love from a P-90. The finish has a few knocks and marks, but it looks all the more stage ready for not being too pristine. This is very enjoyable, life is grand.
Model: Gibson SG Junior
Made: USA, 2005, Nashville factory
Serial: 031250527
Finish: cherry, gloss nitro
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, moderate D shape
Weight: 2.940kg
Mods: none
Pickups: P-90 soapbar single coil
Accessories: basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end, scuffs on the edges and back and a sticker fade mark and some rub wear around the posts on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back. The back has scuffs on the horns and around the front strap pin and some dimples along the back edge, elbow area and around the control cavity and the middle of the body. The sides have scuffs and a couple of dents on the top horn, dimples in the elbow area, some balding/tape damage along the back edge, dimples near the jack, more balding/tape damage and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has scuffs near the knobs and bridge, dimples and rub wear in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 7/10, minor wear but no major buzz issues