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 $1,000 and $1,325; anything under $975 is worth a close look. Prices are up +6.5% vs. 12 months ago. The market is predictable month to month.
Turnover is steady at ~15/month. Supply is consistent enough that patient buyers can find options without rushing.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~17% 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)
Loud Guitars • 2016
Gibson SG Special 2016 with Seymour Duncans and Hardcase
$1,192
Very Good
![Gibson SG Special Faded Worn Cherry 2006 Faded Worn Cherry [022760317] (05/21)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--EGt94mGZ--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/5b79cf01-7065-43e8-8dbf-9e71d0b17c87.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2006
Gibson SG Special Faded Worn Cherry 2006 Faded Worn Cherry [022760317] (05/21)
$1,109
Good
![GIBSON USA SG Special Cherry [90768392] (05/20)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--TVt222o3--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/1795b09f-df82-4fc6-80e7-ccd9859d5cc4.jpg)
Bristol Guitars • 2003
Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar Faded Moon Inlays 2003 * Headstock Repair
$1,121
Good
Bay Area Garage • 1992
Early 1990’s Gibson Sg Special Ferrari Rad Electric Guitar Vintage Rare
$1,500
Good
Joanie's Music • 2004
Gibson SG Special with Rosewood Fretboard 2004 - Heritage Cherry
$1,190
Good![GIBSON USA SG Special -2003- Alpine White [03003428] (05/18)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--oUlNE4CN--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/77d59832-11ac-467f-b339-ce83562e3954.jpg)
ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2003
GIBSON USA SG Special -2003- Alpine White [03003428] (05/18)
$1,397
Good
SJT • 2004
Gibson SG Special Faded with Rosewood Fretboard 2004 - 2012 - Worn Cherry
$860
Very Good
Dnz-Guitar • 2020
Gibson SG Special 2020 - Vintage Sparkling Burgundy (P90)
$1,575
Very Good
Loud and Clear Music • 2014
GIBSON SG SPECIAL ELECTRIC GUITAR W CASE - 2014
$1,175
Very Good