{"product_id":"1965-gibson-sg-junior-cherry-red","title":"1965 Gibson SG Junior - Cherry Red","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e1965 Gibson SG Junior – Cherry Red (Maestro Vibrola)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThe Altitude Summary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThis 1965 Gibson SG Junior is a vintage treasure—100% original, beautifully preserved, and loaded with authentic mid-’60s Gibson mojo. Finished in its original Cherry Red nitro, it wears six decades of honest play with pride: light finish checking, small dings, and a few minor chips on the back that add unmistakable vintage character. Every component remains factory-fitted, including the coveted Maestro Vibrola tremolo, making this one of the more dynamic and collectible SG Juniors of its era. At 6.5 lbs, it’s comfortably light yet resonant, with that lively feel you only get from aged mahogany. The neck is straight, the action smooth, and the tone is pure 1960s Gibson. Includes SKB case and the worn original chipboard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eBorn in Kalamazoo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eCrafted in Gibson’s legendary Kalamazoo plant, this SG Junior represents the company’s no-nonsense design philosophy at its best. A solid slab of mahogany body and a one-piece mahogany neck topped with a rosewood fingerboard deliver warmth, punch, and sustain in spades. The minimalist Junior layout—one pickup, one tone circuit—translates to maximum resonance and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eP-90 Bite with Vibrola Flair\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eThat single dog-ear P-90 in the bridge position is the beating heart of this SG. Raw, biting, and incredibly touch-sensitive, it reacts instantly to pick dynamics. Roll back the volume for glassy cleans, or dime it for that unmistakable Gibson snarl. The Maestro Vibrola tremolo adds expressive shimmer and vintage-correct movement—an ultra-cool feature that sets this Junior apart from wraparound models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eHardware, Finish, and Feel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eOriginal nickel hardware throughout, including Kluson Deluxe tuners and the short-plate Vibrola unit. The Cherry Red nitro finish glows under light, the lacquer checking tracing its age like fine craquelure on a classic painting. The neck’s comfortable medium-C profile fits the hand naturally, inviting effortless bends and long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eVintage Soul, Modern Readiness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eDespite its age, this SG Junior feels ready for anything—studio or stage. The frets show only light wear, the neck is stable, and every note rings clear. It’s not just playable—it’s inspiring, a living example of why 1960s Gibsons continue to define vintage tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e1965 Gibson SG Junior — Serial # 513263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eAll original, no modifications or repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eCherry Red nitrocellulose lacquer finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eSolid mahogany body and one-piece mahogany neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eRosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, dot inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eSingle dog-ear P-90 bridge pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eFactory-original Maestro Vibrola tremolo system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003eKluson Deluxe tuners (original)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e6.5 lbs — lightweight, resonant, and balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eOriginal electronics and hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eHonest finish checking, minor dings, and neck chips; rich vintage patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50830821097768,"sku":"G-SGJR-1965-RED","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4225\/2328\/files\/Gibson_1965_SG_RED.jpg?v=1760731313","url":"https:\/\/altitudeguitar.myshopify.com\/products\/1965-gibson-sg-junior-cherry-red","provider":"Altitude Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}