1968 SG fingerboard wood

[garywright]

Thanks! Yeah, this thing was pretty walnut looking and poorly refinished before I got it… Super happy with the result.

the refinish itself may have been poorly done, but it appears to have been properly stripped chemically leaving the contours intact

 

[CK6]

the refinish itself may have been poorly done, but it appears to have been properly stripped chemically leaving the contours intact

I believe that they had re-contoured some parts. I’ll try to find a “before” photo

 

[CK6]

I believe that they had re-contoured some parts. I’ll try to find a “before” photo

Below are “before” photos:

 

[Steven K]

I love the Maestro Vibrola on a cherry red SG, especially the SG Les Paul.

 

[garywright]

it turned out great

 

[CK6]

it turned out greatView attachment 26029

Thanks Gary! It’s the best sounding & playing guitar that I now own!!

 

[simon]

I've seen brazilian boards on 67 and 69 335s for sure. They are rare but they exist.

 

[CK6]

I've seen brazilian boards on 67 and 69 335s for sure. They are rare but they exist.

Cool! Any specific way to tell?

 

[simon]

Cool! Any specific way to tell?

The wood grain is different. Longer and less pores that Indian. The Indian Gibson used looks a lot different than Braz - color coul be close but they have a lot more pores that are pretty short. They started using Indian early 65 but there is a transition period. I've had SG Juniors with wide nut and Indian boards that were late 65 and also Brazilian board narrow nut versions that were shipped prior to that. But the best way to tell is the smell. Brazilan has a certain very sweet smell. You would need to sand it a bit though otherwise you won't be able to tell.
Also with Fender: There are L-series March 65 Fenders with Indian and there are March 66 with Brazilian...

 

[fakejake]

Wow, looks so much better now than compared to before!
How did you get the fretboard to look so nice chocolately compared to the light brown before? Just oiled it?

 

[CK6]

Wow, looks so much better now than compared to before!
How did you get the fretboard to look so nice chocolately compared to the light brown before? Just oiled it?

Thanks! I have no idea, but I think that the guys that worked on the Guitar just used Fret doctor.