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I'm the BS-artist's dream. I'm self-taught, and my technical understanding of musical theory is limited. However in many cases if I hear it and my A.D.D. isn't in overdrive I can figure it out. I relate more to classic artists like Angus Young, Keith Richards & Tony Iommi, but have figured out some of the tricks of the trade used by more modern players as well. I know anything you'd ever want to know about Gibson SG's & Flying V's, and am one of the few cats you'll find here in South Carolina who doesn't worship all things "Skynyrd". Always willing to go out of my way to help budding young players, and most of my students have been disenfranchised youth and females...being kind of the aging punk-rock/hard-rock guru I've taken many folks under my wing who might not have otherwise had the confidence. It's a pleasure to see someone succeed with things I've passed on to them. So try me, I might be able to help! I'm NOT one who knows a ton about vintage guitar values, dating or specs unless it's a Gibson SG, so if you have questions regarding other models of guitars you might want to ask someone else.

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I've played bass, guitar, drums, lap steel & tinkered with several other instruments for over a decade. I've unfortunately not found my 'way' yet and remain a semi-pro, but have had enough experience to write a book.

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School of Rock, baby!

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I currently provide rock guitar lessons to students ranging from 7 years of age to 24 years, and am the de facto gear tech for my band and some other musicians when they let their equipment go. Want a no-nonsense, everyman's answer to help you along? I'll do my best!

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Guitar - General - 1986 SG Gibson

Expert: H-Bomb - 11/9/2009

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SG Gibson 1986

QUESTION: Hi I have an 1986 SG Gibson according to the serial number 83146501 I have had it for the past 20 years and have no idea of its value the guitar is an ivory color hand can send pics if needed Hope you can help
Thanks
Nigel

ANSWER: Nigel,

If I saw some photos of the SG I could tell you what model it is (could be a few different things they were making back then), and then it'd be fairly easy to give you a ballpark figure on the value, or I could direct you to some websites of some folks who are more into the "value" issue in general. Shoot 'em my way and I'll help identify it!

Thanks,

H

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QUESTION: Hi THanks for getting back to me here are a fre pics of my gibson you may notice it is strung backwards as im left handed.
Nigel

Answer
Nigel,

Your guitar is an SG Special model. In that time period the Specials lacked a pickguard and had the 3-knob/1-switch layout like that. As no-frills as they ever were, but a solid axe for sure!

As far as the value is concerned, well, I've seen them sell for anywhere between $200 and $1000, depending on condition and demand. Usually the SG's from that era that sell the best are the SG-62 Reissues (the precursor to the SG '61, still in production), so it's hard to say.

The biggest question is how much it's worth to you! If it plays and sounds right, forget about the assumed value. :)

But if you really want to get an idea, eBay's always a good source, as are places like Gruhn Guitars (and other vintage/used dealers).

Glad I could help identify it, thanks for writing!

H

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