Angus Young’s 1960s Gibson SG Standard (Sideways Vibrola)

Angus Young was seen wielding this guitar around 1980 or 1981. Based on its design, it appears to be an early ’60s Gibson SG, most likely made before 1963—the year Gibson started equipping SGs with the Maestro Vibrola.

Unfortunately, not much is known about this particular guitar. If you’ve got any additional details or stories about it, feel free to share them in the comments!

A cover of the magazine "Cream" from July 1981 showing Angus with the guitar.
A July 1981 issue of Cream magazine features Angus posing with this very guitar on the cover.

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