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So, theres on at a guitar shop near me in good condition cherry red varnished, (like angus') for 1200$ is this a good price (not original pups)

... you can get a brand new one for the same price... If the '79 has a certain appeal to you, go you for it. Personally, I like my gear new so I'd use that $$ on a virgin SG...

Seems a bit much for a '79 especially non-original but if it is a really hot guitar who knows. Hmm check gbase.com and see what dealers are getting for them in case I missed the mark.

Stay clear of 70's guitars, they all stunk in some way or another. And $1200 for a '79? I'd go new or used for that price, but nothing older than the mid 80's (once again, low quality)


Originally Posted by chopstherockerStay clear of 70's guitars, they all stunk in some way or another. And $1200 for a '79? I'd go new or used for that price, but nothing older than the mid 80's (once again, low quality)

o_0? I've really liked all the 70s gibson's I've played?

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Unless you're talking 1200 in like, canadian, nah.


Originally Posted by RushOfBloodo_0? I've really liked all the 70s gibson's I've played?

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from : localhost/cowtownguitars.com/itemtest2....sonitemtop.txt

Unless you're talking 1200 in like, canadian, nah.

I've never played one I liked, but then I haven't played the same ones as you apparently. But still, $1200 for a '79?
It had better be damn good.


Originally Posted by RushOfBloodo_0? I've really liked all the 70s gibson's I've played?

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from : localhost/cowtownguitars.com/itemtest2....sonitemtop.txt

Unless you're talking 1200 in like, canadian, nah.

God those are HIDEOUS! Get yourself an Aria Pro II Cardinal Series guitar and you're done.


Originally Posted by itbepopplesGod those are HIDEOUS! Get yourself an Aria Pro II Cardinal Series guitar and you're done.

what's that got to do with it? they're 70s sg's for ~750


Originally Posted by chopstherockerStay clear of 70's guitars, they all stunk in some way or another. And $1200 for a '79? I'd go new or used for that price, but nothing older than the mid 80's (once again, low quality)

Typical uninformed Internet drivel. Blanket statements like this are meaningless.


Originally Posted by chopstherockerStay clear of 70's guitars, they all stunk in some way or another.

This is simply not true. I owned two 70s Gibsons and two 70s Fenders that were great guitars. Played plenty of other great ones too.

I was never crazy about the block inlays and the lack of beveling inside the horns, next to the neck. You can probably get them for less than a $1000.00 easily. There's a ebony one with white pickguard for $899 at Gbase.com

If the guitar feels and sounds good and you can get a decent price, go for it.

I hate the 90 degree neck joints on most of the 70's SGs. That and the funky front-routed guards....yuck. You can certainly do better that $1200.

I got a '74 SG for 900. Yeah there are a couple of imperfections but only as far as looks are concerned. Soundwise it's one of the best guitars I've ever heard and played.


Originally Posted by Alvin Lee FanTypical uninformed Internet drivel. Blanket statements like this are meaningless.

There is a general understanding among guitarists, at least all the one's I've known and talked to, that the 70's (off the rack) Gibsons and Fenders were quot;not as well builtquot; as earlier ones.

Hence, not worth anything remotely close to $1200 clams.


Originally Posted by chopstherockerStay clear of 70's guitars, they all stunk in some way or another. And $1200 for a '79? I'd go new or used for that price, but nothing older than the mid 80's (once again, low quality)

That is some bad information there, chief. That quot;all Norlins are badquot; talk isn't anywhere close to true. Although I personally don't like many of the quot;featuresquot; of 70's Gibsons, there are plenty of people that do. I've played plenty that are 'fine' but nothing I'd fork out over a grand for. If people think they're getting a quot;vintagequot; guitar from the 70's- fine, the only reason you're even thinking of forking out that much bank is because it's a 1970's Gibson. As far as my opinion goes, Gibson's stuff got much better in the 90s than the 80's guitars I've owned and played.


Originally Posted by TrilogyThere is a general understanding among guitarists, at least all the one's I've known and talked to, that the 70's (off the rack) Gibsons and Fenders were quot;not as well builtquot; as earlier ones.
Hence, not worth anything remotely close to $1200 clams.

In your opinion only. As I said before, blanket statements like this are meaningless.
A guitar is worth what someone will pay for it. If it delivers the goods, it's worth it.


Originally Posted by Alvin Lee FanIn your opinion only. As I said before, blanket statements like this are meaningless.
A guitar is worth what someone will pay for it. If it delivers the goods, it's worth it.

A 1959 Les Paul guitar is worth, to ME, no more than $1000 (I'm not a LP guy). So that means the value of a '59 Paul is $1000??

Kinda quot;meaninglessquot; statement, don't ya think? In other words ... you are of the opinion that a '79 SG is worth $1200.

How do ya feel about Dumble amps??

Not meaningless at all, unless you don't value your own words. To you the value of a '59 Les Paul is $1000, you just stated as much. Good luck trying to find one for that though.
That '79 SG might be worth $1200. I don't know, I haven't played it. But you can't just say out-of-hand that it's not.
I like Dumble amps just fine.


Originally Posted by TrilogyA 1959 Les Paul guitar is worth, to ME, no more than $1000 (I'm not a LP guy). So that means the value of a '59 Paul is $1000??

Originally Posted by TrilogyA 1959 Les Paul guitar is worth, to ME, no more than $1000 (I'm not a LP guy). So that means the value of a '59 Paul is $1000??If that's true, I'll take two or three!