Orville SG-65 – Japan, 1994

Orville SG-65 – Japan, 1994

Used Item

A stellar example of Japan’s ‘90s golden era of guitar manufacturing, the Orville SG-65 is a faithful and fiery take on the classic Gibson SG. Built in 1994 under Gibson’s official Japanese brand “Orville,” these instruments were crafted to an impressively high standard, offering vintage-correct specs with Japanese attention to detail.

The SG-65 features a slim, double-cut mahogany body and set neck, delivering the lightweight feel and snarling tone that defined countless rock records. The medium profile neck has a comfortable feel — not too thin, not too chunky — and the rosewood fretboard adds warmth and snap under your fingers. Equipped with a pair of powerful humbuckers and classic 3-way switching, the SG-65 dishes out everything from rich, creamy lead tones to biting, punky aggression.

All the aesthetics are right: small pickguard, keystone tuners, trapezoid inlays, and a gloss finish. Whether you're into ‘70s glam, garage rock, or Sabbath-style doom, this is an SG that does the job with style and punch.

Specs

• Model: Orville SG-65

• Year: 1994

• Made in: Japan

• Body: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany, set-neck

• Fretboard: Rosewood, 22 frets

• Scale Length: 24.75" 

• Pickups: Replaced

• Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-way switch

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar tailpiece

• Tuners: Kluson-style keystone

• Nut Width: 43mm

• Pickguard: Small SG-style

• Weight: Approx. 3.1–3.3 kg

Condition

Overall, it is in great condition. Stickers have been removed from the guitar everywhere except for one on the back of the body. There is some minor bucklerash on the back of the body. Minor cosmetic blemishes are around the body from playwear. Small mark at the neck joint on the left side. The electrics are all working as they should. 

Comes with Orville gig-bag. 

These early ‘90s Orvilles are increasingly sought after for good reason — they blend Japanese precision with classic Gibson DNA, often surpassing their American counterparts in build quality. The SG-65 is a fast, fiery, no-nonsense rock machine.