The build quality of this guitar is excellent, the pickups sound great, tuning machines are good quality and the neck feels thinner than the one on my SG so it’s a pleasure to play. The only thing I might consider replacing is the nut but I replaced the strings as I prefer .
Hereof, does Indonesia make good guitars?
Are Indonesian made guitars good? In general, Yes, Indonesian made guitars are good nowadays in terms of quality and are continuing to get better each year. While import guitars made in Indonesia are typically seen as lower quality than guitars made in the USA, they offer incredible value for the price.
Also know, how do I know which Epiphone SG model I have? Typically all Epiphones (and Gibsons as well) only have the name on the top of the headstock. In the case of Epiphones, barring the brand new ones, the truss rod cover on the guitar will say ‘gibson’. The newer ones say if its a Custom, Standard, or Studio. If it says Epiphone on the top than that’s what it is.
Beside this, is a Gibson SG good?
The SG is versatile, iconic, easy to play, and sounds incredible. Plus, if you can’t stretch to a ‘full-fat’ Gibson version, the Epiphone models are also excellent.
Is Epiphone as good as Gibson?
If you picked up a US-made Gibson and compared it to an Epiphone then you would probably notice a difference. The quality, setup and finish on a Gibson will almost always be superior. However, today’s mass-produced guitars are far better than those made a few decades ago.
Is the Epiphone SG good?
This is a very nice guitar for the money, and in general. I had a late 90’s G-400 and I was never too impressed with it, mainly terrible pickups. This came set up beautifully, perfect fretwork, and Epiphone really worked to improve their pickups and it shows. The pickups are hot but not muddy.
What are Epiphone SG made of?
The body of the Epiphone SG is made from an alder and maple laminate, while the neck is comprised of a standard maple unit.
What are Epiphone SGS good for?
Epiphone SG Special Playability
The perfect instrument for playing rhythm guitar as well as lead guitar and it excels in both categories. It’s also a little bit smaller and lighter than the Les Paul style guitar so it’s perfect for smaller players that want an easy guitar to play.
What does Epiphone SG stand for?
What does SG mean in guitars?
What pickups are in an Epiphone SG Pro?
Pickups and Electronics
The Gibson SG Standard features a Gibson 490R/490T pickup set. I am a big fan of these pickups and used them in my Les Pauls at one time. They are hot enough for metal and hard rock, but versatile enough for jazz and blues.
Who plays Epiphone SG?
Tony Iommi Gibson SG: Black Sabbath is probably the most influential heavy metal band of all time, and the force behind ‘Sabbath’s crushing guitar riffs is Tony Iommi. For over fifty years he has shaped the sound of metal with his Gibson SG.