In 1983 and 1984 the 1300 and its variations appeared there was the 1300 the 1300T the 1300TS and the 1300-24. I will start with some comparative specs and then look at the individual models.
| 1300 | 1300T | 1300TS | 1300-24 | |
| Body | Maple Mahogany T Cross | Flatter extra thin Maple Mahogany T Cross | Flatter extra thin Maple and Mahogany | Flatter Extra Thin Maple and Mahogany T Cross |
| Neck | Maple and Mahogany Through neck | Maple and Mahogany through neck | Set Maple and Mahogany | Maple and Mahogany Through neck |
| Fretboard | Rosewood 22 Frets Chevron Markers | Rosewood 22 Frets Chevron Markers | Ebony 22 Frets dot Markers | Rosewood 24 Frets Chevron Markers |
| Headstock | Black Bound 3B 3G Large Thistle logo model on TRC | Matching Bound 3B 3G Large Thistle logo model on TRC | Black Unbound no logo model on TRC | Black Bound 3B 3G Large Thistle logo model on TRC |
| Pickups | 2 semi open Spinex Hbs | 2 semi open Spinex Hbs | 2 covered Spinex Hbs | 2 semi open Spinex Hbs |
| Tuners | Yamaha Gold Diecast | Yamaha Gold Diecast | Yamaha Black Diecast | Yamaha Gold Diecast |
| Controls | Amber speedial 2V 2T inc push push coil tap 3 way | Amber speedial 1V 1T inc push push coil tap 3 way | Black speedial 1V 1T inc push push coil tap 3 way | Amber 2V 2T inc push push coil tap 3 way |
| Hardware | Gold | Gold | Black | Gold |
| Pickguard | Black Small Raised | none | none | none |
| Bridge | T-O-M with stoptail | Rockin Magic Double locking | Rockin Magic Double locking | T-O-M with stoptail |
| Launch Price | 120000Y | 140000Y | 140000Y | 130000Y |
| Weight | 3.7kgs | 3.8kgs | 3.8kgs | 3.8kgs |
| Colours | Black or Persimmon Red | Candy Tone Red or Cream White | Black | Metallic Blue or Red Sunburst |
This is a lighter version of the SG otherwise similar to the 2000 but without the brass sustain plate Made from 1983 to around 1985. It has a flatter body.
This is an SG1300 with a trem bridge and a locking nut, but for some reason I don't understand it only has 1 volume and 1 tone control. This was made in December 1983 until 1984
Another trem version of the 1300 with some construction differences, this guitar is black and black again. Similar trem to the T and a locking nut. Produced from December 1984 to 1985
Just a 24 fret version of the 1300 scale remains 628mms produced December 1983 to 1985
Don't see a huge number of these for sale but there have been a few on Ebay in the last few years.
Some prices
SG 1300T c1984 Japan Red £472 orig hard case Nov-21
SG 1300TS 1984 Japan Black £845 Feb-20
SG 1300TS 1984 Japan Black £440 Aug-20
SG 1300T 1984 MIJ Persimmon Red £500 Jun-19
SG 1300TS 1984 MIJ Black £820 Nov-19
A bit all over the place really