NGD 2003 SG Special Faded with Moons

Don O

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I just couldn't pass this one up. A 2003 in mint condition, stills has the plastic on the pick guard.

Mahogany body and neck
22 frets
Ebony fretboard with a 12" radius and about .71" at the first fret (hard to measure with strings on)
Corian nut (1.695")
Vintage tuners with perloid buttons
490R neck pup
490T bridge pup
300K linear vol pots
500K audio tone pots
3 way switchcraft

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Don O said:
I just couldn't pass this one up. A 2003 in mint condition, stills has the plastic on the pick guard.

Mahogany body and neck
22 frets
Ebony fretboard with a 12" radius and about .71" at the first fret (hard to measure with strings on)
Corian nut (1.695")
Vintage tuners with perloid buttons
490R neck pup
490T bridge pup
300K linear vol pots
500K audio tone pots
3 way switchcraft

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Next on Hoarders in Anaheim Hills.... :-)
 
Don O said:
Ebony fretboard with a 12" radius and about .71" at the first fret (hard to measure with strings on)
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Wow! That’s a lot thinner neck than my “club” necked version. It sounds more like my V, for thickness.

Congrats! These are a great batch of guitars from Gibson, in my opinion! They break-in like an excellent pair of boots... Always ready to go to work with you. Nice find!
 
Looking at the shot of the nut/strings and then looking at a bunch of guitars, I never realized how high Gibsons ride on the nut compared to PRS and Fender.
 
Don O said:
Looking at the shot of the nut/strings and then looking at a bunch of guitars, I never realized how high Gibsons ride on the nut compared to PRS and Fender.
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I noticed that too....

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When i cut my own nuts, i run them deep...

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Personal preference i am certain.
 
That guitar looks brand new!

The faded is an excellent SG, and the crescents are the icing on the cake. Just a great rocking machine - you did well to find one and in that condition... A keeper for sure.

Any plans to change the bridge pickup or do you like the 490T?
 
Don O said:
Looking at the shot of the nut/strings and then looking at a bunch of guitars, I never realized how high Gibsons ride on the nut compared to PRS and Fender.
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Congrats on a cool SG... :cheers:. Can't believe the amazing condition that it is in. Looks like 10 out of 10... :yesway:. I'm assuming you paid a premium for the minty-ness!

With the steep headstock angle, the shallowness of the nut slots is proper. In fact the B string on yours looks deeper than the other strings... check for binding!

I have an '02 Moony, originally in the Worn Cherry, that I refinished into a different color. I bought mine in poor condition, but it was worth it. The guitar is a joy to play. Ebony board feels so good, and the guitar resonates like crazy. Any fret sprouts on yours?

Mr Grumpy said:
Any plans to change the bridge pickup or do you like the 490T?
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I like the 490T in mine. It gives me a deliciously different flavor of tone that I can't get from other bridge humbuckers!
 
Mr Grumpy said:
That guitar looks brand new!

The faded is an excellent SG, and the crescents are the icing on the cake. Just a great rocking machine - you did well to find one and in that condition... A keeper for sure.

Any plans to change the bridge pickup or do you like the 490T?
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Grump, no plans on changing anything. For some of my guitars, like my older cars, I feel less as an owner and more as a steward preserving something for the next generation. But of course I’m gonna play it just as I burn the rear tires off my 69 Vette :D
 
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