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Pickups make the biggest difference in sound of any mod you can make to a guitar. Going from cheap ceramic pickups to quality alnicos is night and day. I'd bet money that most could not tell the difference between an SG and LP *with the same pickups* blindfolded. Different pickup locations...

Interesting, so they still used that logo in 1985? Maybe just on this specialty model?

I've also noticed that some of the 1989-1992 models have a heel cap, which might be something to pay attention to in distinguishing manufacturers. I can't tell on your red SG, Puck Luck. Does it have a heel cap?

Some good info there. I've edited to wiki to reflect it. That's the first time I've seen any mention of what grade alnico their pickups are. Jacco only calls out the 1st generation VH-1 for that, though. "L8001, L8002 and first generation VH1 = alnico 2" (last post on page 10) I'm still...

The white one could be Fujigen, but that's purely conjecture based on my theory that the '63 models with a 22nd fret joint prior to 1989 were made by Fujigen and the ones with 19th fret joints were made by Matsumoku (and maybe also Kasuga in 1987). After 1989, they seemed much more consistent...

I'd previously heard that the more desirable VH-1s were 1985-1987. I'd also heard that the later ones were ceramic. But just now I've come across this post: https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/the-unofficial-official-anything-burny-theory-photo-id-related-thread.118269/post-2371192 He says that...

I made that page. :D It's very much still a work in progress, which is why I'm trolling forums for info right now.

I think you're right about the red one; it's a 1990 RSG-60. The alnico mags are interesting, indeed. Maybe they went ceramic later on? I also agree the white one is earlier. I've seen a few '87s with a serial in the neck pickup cavity, but that may have only been done by one manufacturer. It's...