Gibson SG Special
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The SG Special often hits the sweet spot in the SG family: less expensive than a Standard, more serious than a novelty or student model, and usually easier to buy on purpose than by compromise. It appeals to players who want an SG as a tool, not an icon. Honesty and condition matter more here than ornate spec.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $925 and $1,200; anything under $900 is worth a close look. Prices are up +5.6% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
This is a liquid market at ~18/month in recent sales — buyers have leverage and can afford to wait for the right example.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~15% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
Related models
Lower-priced single-P-90 alternative: simpler spec for players who don't need both pickups.
Humbucker step up: full SG spec with humbuckers and more formal appointments.
The Les Paul equivalent: same two-P-90 brief in the classic carved-top single-cut body.
For Sale (21 listings)
The Relic Room Guitars • 2014
Gibson SG Special with Rosewood Fretboard 2014 - Butterscotch
$1,863
Excellent
DENMARK STREET GUITARS , LONDON ENGLAND • 2024
Gibson SG Special Vintage Cherry 2024
$2,230
Excellent
Jax N Dad Amplification • 2002
Gibson SG Special Faded Ebony Fretboard 2002 - 2004 - Worn Brown / Crescent Moons
$725
Good
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Ikebe Music • 2021
Gibson USED SG Special (Vintage Cherry) [SN.220010025] Gibson
$1,338
Good
Pete's Gear Outlet • 1995
Gibson SG Special with Rosewood Fretboard 1995 - 2011 - Ebony
$1,050
Very Good
Music Farm • 2004
Gibson SG Special Faded with Rosewood Fretboard 2004 - 2012 - Worn Cherry
$1,099
Very Good
TOO LOUD GUITARS • 2001
Gibson SG Special with Rosewood Fretboard 2001 - 2011 - Heritage Cherry
$1,349
Excellent
Johnny Roadhouse Music • 2015
Gibson SG Special with Rosewood Fretboard 2015 - Heritage Cherry
$1,189
Very Good
Qsic - secondhand musical instruments store from Japan - • 2002
Gibson SG Special
$978
Very Good
Michelle's Gear • 2002
Gibson SG Special Faded with Ebony Fretboard 2002 - 2004 - Worn Cherry
$1,495
Very Good
Bzimz • 2011
Gibson SG Special Dirty Fingers 2011 - Ferrari Red + Gibson bag
$1,020
Excellent
LL Music Center • 2016
Gibson SG Special Faded T 2016 - Worn Cherry + Case
$1,217
Very Good