Hey All, any SG know-it-all's in the forum, especially early 90s?
I picked up this 1990, what I think is a SG Les Paul Custom Reissue 61' or 62' the other day in un-played condition. Original owner received it as a gift, left it in the case and never touched it, there is still plastic on the pickguard.
I know Gibson can be a black hole of sorts with random models and variations during certain decades, but this one is confusing to me.
1. Its not a Historic or Custom Shop as it has the USA stamping on the back of the headstock
2. But, its has a real ABR-1 bridge with real threaded posts (I didnt think this ever came on reissues other than the late 80s.
3. Pickups: Tim Shaw Humbuckers, that were supposed to stop in 90s, but made it in this one (loaded in the Middle and Bridge)?
4. Bill Larence HB-R Pickup in this Neck? Never heard of these until I Googled them yesterday).
So I my research only turned up 1 guitar like this from Guitar Chimp, 1990 and it had 2 Bill Lawrence PU and a Pat Number in the Middle (Les Paul Custom Plastics were added)
1990 Gibson SG 3-Pickup Custom Alpine White | Guitar Chimp
Any and all information would be great.
Oh, its a great player BTW, lightweight, very balanced on the lap, and great round full medium neck and it looks great next to my real 69 LPC
I picked up this 1990, what I think is a SG Les Paul Custom Reissue 61' or 62' the other day in un-played condition. Original owner received it as a gift, left it in the case and never touched it, there is still plastic on the pickguard.
I know Gibson can be a black hole of sorts with random models and variations during certain decades, but this one is confusing to me.
1. Its not a Historic or Custom Shop as it has the USA stamping on the back of the headstock
2. But, its has a real ABR-1 bridge with real threaded posts (I didnt think this ever came on reissues other than the late 80s.
3. Pickups: Tim Shaw Humbuckers, that were supposed to stop in 90s, but made it in this one (loaded in the Middle and Bridge)?
4. Bill Larence HB-R Pickup in this Neck? Never heard of these until I Googled them yesterday).
So I my research only turned up 1 guitar like this from Guitar Chimp, 1990 and it had 2 Bill Lawrence PU and a Pat Number in the Middle (Les Paul Custom Plastics were added)
1990 Gibson SG 3-Pickup Custom Alpine White | Guitar Chimp
Any and all information would be great.
Oh, its a great player BTW, lightweight, very balanced on the lap, and great round full medium neck and it looks great next to my real 69 LPC
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