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(More customer reviews)I've wanted an SG for quite some time. I was going to get a Gibson SG, but figured I'd start with an Epiphone first to see that I liked enough about it to get the Gibson. For the price, this is a well built and designed guitar. As a guitarist of 20+ years, the first thing I do with any guitar is put MY strings on it and set it up to my liking (any review that includes a guitar's set up "right out of the box" is not relevant to a review as each player requires different set ups).
My favorite guitar in my collection is my Epiphone Les Paul standard, so I was comparing every step of the way with the SG to that. Obvious differences aside, the Epiphone SG satisfies me greatly and I'll be using it in all of my music. The body is light and comfy, sharp design. Grover tuners do a good job. The pickups sound really good and, of course, if you're looking for clarity and "umph" comparable to a Gibson you'd want to drop new pickups in the Epiphone. I'm leaving mine in. If the guitar is set up properly it provides a nice balance in tone across the board.
The craftsmanship is very good. Inlays are nice and clean, all screws are straight, neck joint solid, and the finish is beautiful. All moving parts are solid and tight, in great working order. I have no complaints about this guitar.
So, if you're looking for a great guitar at a great price, and want to give a little shout out to Angus Young, Toni Iommi, or Pepper Keenan, go for the Epiphone SG-400. As I pointed out, this is my second Epiphone and I can say that their guitars are very sturdy and dependable.
Enjoy!
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Epiphone Lefty G-400 SG Collection Electric Guitar, CherryA true icon guitar, the SG was originally a successor Les Paul model from '61 to '68. This edition of the prized 1962 SG boasts the power and merciless sustain you expect to shake you all night long. It's constructed of a Mahogany neck glued into a Mahogany body with twin Alnico Classic Humbucking pickups.
The Power and Merciless Sustain You Expect.
Angled Headstock Unlike cheaper designs, all Epiphones feature a 14-degree headstock that gives you more pressure at the nut and so you get more sustain with less tuning hang-ups caused by "string-tree" gadgets.
Double-Waxed Pickups Epiphone utilizes a double vacuum waxing process that ensures optimum performance. The pickup is first placed in the specialized wax vacuuming system before the cover is put in place to ensure that the wax fully penetrates to the very center of the pickup and solidifies all parts. After the cover is placed on, it is again given a second vacuum wax bath until the unit is completely saturated with wax.
Output Jack To increase reliability and ensure consistent performance, Epiphone's proprietary output jacks feature an improved contact shape and heavy-duty spring steel.
Toggle Switches All Epiphones feature our all-metal, USA designed switches for reliable contact and longer life.
Tunomatic Bridge Fully adjustable, the tunomatic remains a classic after over 50 years. Unlike guitars fitted with tremolos, there are no tuning or re-stringing difficulties. Plus, tone and sustain are improved because all string vibrations are transferred directly to the guitar.
Potentiometers Epiphone is passionate about performance. That's why their instruments use one-inch diameter potentiometers for better "throw," longer life and reliable service.
Quick-Connectors For unequalled reliability as well as ease of service, Epiphone wiring harnesses feature quick-connectors.
Specs
Pickups: Alnico V humbuckers
Hardware: Chrome
Scale: 24.75 inches
Nut width: 1.68 inches
Neck: Set, Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Trapezoid
Body material: Mahogany
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Finishes available: Cherry, Ebony
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