Absent Serial Number 1963 SG

[janalex]

Could there be any rational reason that a early 60s SG not have a serial number other than a reneck or headstock repair? I examined the neck and it looks period correct. No gross evidence for a repair.

 

[Reno_1ted]

Could there be any rational reason that a early 60s SG not have a serial number other than a reneck or headstock repair? I examined the neck and it looks period correct. No gross evidence for a repair.

Respray / heavy refinish? Post some pics can take a look.

 

[janalex]

Awaiting pics. Will post ASAP. In the meantime was just wondering how many have seen any solid body Gibsons leave the factory without a number.

 

[Reno_1ted]

Awaiting pics. Will post ASAP. In the meantime was just wondering how many have seen any solid body Gibsons leave the factory without a number.

I've personally never seen any SG from this era without a serial from factory. OMMV.

 

[hogy]

Back in the day there was a story that "employee guitars" had no serial numbers. Never knew if this was true or not, but I have seen several 1950s Gibsons without serial numbers and no obvious evidence of tampering.

 

[janalex]

The employee theory is what I was told today but I'm not convinced.

 

[latestarter]

That colouring is very dark on the h/s - a repair (in spite of what you're being told)?

Nice looker though!

 

[janalex]

I agree it seems dark.

 

[oldsongs]

Headstock repair sprayed with dark paint to hide it. There's the reason.

Heel also looks dark.

 

[CDaughtry]

Agreed. It looks like both the headstock and the heel have had some work done.

 

[janalex]

Thanks guys.

 

[latestarter]

Depending on price it could still be worthwhile. That heel potentially indicates some wood has been removed.