SKU ID : EPI503827
The Guitar That Powered the First Generation of Hard Rock
The Epiphone SG Standard from the new Inspired by Gibson Collection, recreates the legendary 1960s classic that powered the first generation of hard rock and heavy metal bands including The Who, Cream, AC/DC, and Black Sabbath. The guitar features the historic SG profile with “batwing” pickguard, a pair of Epiphone's Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers, and 18:1 ratio Epiphone Deluxe Tuners. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, GraphTech® NuBone™ nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite Case is available. Available in Heritage Cherry, Ebony, and Alpine White gloss finishes.
Legendary guitar with a distinctive design
It’s hard to believe, but, in 1961, Gibson discontinued the original Les Paul guitar and replaced it with the SG, which originally bore the Les Paul name. But Les himself wasn’t a fan of that, so the guitar was renamed SG, which stood for… solid guitar! A few years later, Gibson started making the original Les Pauls again, but the SG proved so popular they continued producing them. The reason is easy to understand. It has a distinctive look and delivers a classic humbucker sound with all the thick, fat tone you could ever want. Though it’s often thought of as the archetypal rock guitar, the SG has been used across all genres of music; from jazz to fusion, metal, prog, and beyond.
Balanced tone has warmth, depth, and detail
The Epiphone SG Standard’s all-mahogany body has a rich and warm resonance with incredible depth, which belies the comfortable weight of the SG. From there, the SlimTaper mahogany neck extends the sonic depth of the guitar, and it’s capped with an Indian laurel fingerboard that spices up the mix with brilliant highs and vibrant overtones.
Specs
Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody
Body Shape SG Standard
Body Material Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss
Color Ebony
Neck Material Mahogany
Neck Shape '60s SlimTaper
Radius 12"
Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75"
Nut Width 1.693"
Nut Material GraphTech
Bridge/Tailpiece LockTone ABR Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners Epiphone Deluxe Tuners, 18:1 ratio
Neck Pickup Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
Bridge Pickup Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup swtich