Red electric guitar in velvet-lined case, visible pickups and fretboard.

Gibson SG Special — Guitar Resale Value

Electric Guitars

What a used Gibson SG Special sells for on Reverb (median of 8 recent listings).

Gibson SG Special value — Used $2,252. Prices updated August 2026.

Used
$2,252
New / Sealed
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Expired listings — price reference

Gibson SG Special Raw Power$1,257Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
2010 Gibson SG Special Cherry USA Electric Guitar 235674$1,000Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
2024 Gibson SG Special - Cherry Red$1,299Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗
Gibson SG Special HH 3-Knob 2011 Electric Guitar Center Exclusive Dark Cherry$1,200Usedexpired · seen Jul 22Look up ↗

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Item details

Brand
Gibson
Make
Gibson
Model
SG Special
Year
1973–2023
Finishes seen
Black, Ebony, Cherry, White
Used range
$1,000 – $5,906.74
Sample size
8 listings

Gibson SG Special resale value

The used Gibson SG Special has a median Reverb asking price of $2,251.56, ranging from $1,000 to $5,906.74 across 8 current listings.

What drives the price

For a used guitar, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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ConditionValueBased on
Used$2,252eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$800 / $1,300 / $5,00020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $800.00–$4,999.99 (median $1,300.00). Asking prices sit about 42% below the typical sold value of $2,251.56 — a window worth checking for buyers.

Frequently asked questions

What finishes are available for the Gibson SG Special?
Available finishes include Cherry Red, Cherry, Butterscotch, and Natural Satin.
What is the typical price range for a Gibson SG Special?
Based on current listings, the resale value ranges from $1,200 to $8,695.
Is the Gibson SG Special a rare guitar?
The model has been produced over a long period, from 1963 through 2018.

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