{"product_id":"1968-gibson-sg-standard-cherry-red-w-original-hard-case-1960s-vintage-guitar","title":"1968 Gibson SG Standard Cherry Red w Original Hard Case 1960s Vintage Guitar","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1968 Gibson SG Standard Cherry Red w Original Hard Case 1960s Vintage Guitar!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"e6cd17a9-e04c-4cca-a70f-f78de11fce7c\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-165\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69c0c9d6-fa44-8329-be8b-3ef63f24e60a-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-166\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"22829004-9639-4c8f-ba79-45f97270f3b0\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eHere is a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ereally nice\u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e 1968 Gibson SG Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e in classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eCherry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with what appears to be the \u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e. A great, honest late-’60s SG that checks a lot of boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThis guitar appears to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"255\"\u003every original throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the only possible change being a \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"305\"\u003erefret \u003c\/strong\u003eand the bridge could be a tad newer but still vintage. There are \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eno breaks or structural repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, just a small touch-up near the last two frets and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eminor fissure near the strap button\u003c\/strong\u003e, both very minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eThe original \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"516\"\u003epatent number sticker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e sound excellent. It features all the right specs including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eMaestro (Lyre) Vibrola\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"629\"\u003ebatwing pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"660\"\u003edouble-line Kluson tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eone-piece mahogany neck with no volute and no “Made in USA” stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"774\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with normal scrapes, scratches, and dings from use — nothing out of line and still very presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hmhlml\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ax6b5\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (Original Finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eseo9i\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears 100% original except possible refret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o9pp9d\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Cherry Red with honest wear throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"130lyng\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small touch-up near last frets on the side of the neck; minor fissure near strap button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fbirxh\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThis one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eplays easy and sounds excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The neck feels great and the original pickups deliver that classic late-’60s SG tone — clear, punchy, and responsive. A really fun guitar to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17kxeg8\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2dorb\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ecolrm\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whp75n\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ptv7p\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wy52ya\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Mahogany (no volute, no Made in USA stamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cz3t73\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Patent Number Sticker Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pnkksm\" data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batwing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fpw2hb\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-Line Kluson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pftelh\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maestro (Lyre) Vibrola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p03laa\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possibly refretted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fwaoyr\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gdvtrc\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Hardshell Case (appears original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z6o80c\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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