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Is it possible for a talented luthier to mod a modern SG standard to one with 1973 specs? I ask because I play left-handed and early 1970s SGs in good condition are exceedingly rare.
All of the above? I didn't know too many of the 70s SG specs offhand... mainly the different neck joining, pickup spacing(?), volute, lower frets. But it seems that if the specs are that different I may be better off getting a replica... I am not sure Gibson CS would be interested in such a commission.
The 70s SG is very special to me because hearing/watching Jimmy McCulloch from the Wings Over America tour in 1976 is what inspired me to start playing electric guitar all those years ago. So some day I would like to honor that inspiration with a version of the guitar that started it all for me.
Here are the best photos I could find of said guitar: