hey i'm looking to upgrade from a pevey raptor and i was wondering how good this guitar wood be i play through a fender frontman 212 i play rock ac/dc guns and roses Metallica stuff like that would this be a good beginner to mid leave guitar
It's very odd how guitars stay in tune. I've borrowed a very very cheap school guitar, it's probably over 7 years old, its bashed and has a kind of "vintage" look to it because people treat it so rough, however it stays in tune much much longer than my other guitars, around £200 =/
lmao i have this exact guitar silverburst too...biggest waste of 400 dollars i ever made...neck heavy, muddy tone i had to set it to treble and bring up the tone to the max and it was still muddy ass hell...wood is of semi-decent quality nothing special...all in all a waste..but now i got a fender so i'm good
my two epiphones are for sale! i have a sunburst les paul 100 id say is a decent intermediate and my g-400 sg with the cherry finish needs rewired but its cheap to get that done im asking 800 for both just so i can get my dream satin ebony studio
my two epiphones are for sale! i have a sunburst les paul 100 id say is a decent intermediate and my g-400 sg with the cherry finish needs rewired but its cheap to get that done im asking 700 for both just so i can get my dream satin ebony studio
im this baby if i play my acoustic which i just popped a string on and if i get good grades... it ll be a first good eletric... if you know guitars better then let me know if it is
@usefulcoin is this guitar good for my second guitar for im looking to buy it for my birthday i play small gigs nothing big would this be able to handle it
1 question,that guitar is from corea because the other day i was looking the price on musicians friend and is too cheap and i think that the guitar could be corean ok bye.
ptt:if my english were bad is because i´m from chile :D please aswer mi question
"I don't know what make's a guitar stay in tune better than others" the tuners and the bridge, this stays in tune better because it has a Tune-O-Matic bridge and Grover tuners (Grovers are amazing)
re: what "Stratdem" Implies that more Pro Musicians are using Epi's, I never saw anyone , Even doing a gig in some beat up Bar, Use an Epi. I did see a Jazz Guitarist use an Epi from the 1950's.
Does anyone know of any Musician today, Either Pro, Or Famous use an Epi?
@roge69charger The Edge from U2 uses an old Epiphone Casino made in the USA by Gibson as did John Lennon. One of the guitar players in Twisted Sister uses an Epiphone Les Paul. The guitar players in Hawthorne Heights used to use Epiphones right when they got "big". Drew Shirley from Switchfoot uses an old USA built Epiphone solid body, one of the guys in Bob Dylan's band uses a newer Epiphone acoustic, both guitarists in Taking Back Sunday regularly use either Chinese or Korean made Epiphones
Hello, umm in one of your annotation things on the vid you say that the "hardware and the guitar is vastly superior to the epiphone" what do ya mean by that?
@HutchDano590 you can get one at guitar center.. idk if they have guitar centers at anywhere but the US though, if you dont live here. i got a heritage cherry one yesterday because it was cheaper than the silverburst.. i got it on sale for about $299 cuz it was labour day, while silverburst costs about $399. idk if they still have the sale going on though... im sure they'll have one soon though =) hope this helped =)
i'm gonna start guitar and buy this as my first guitar in the cherry finish...(silverburst looks good too but i'd rather go forthe classical look)...based on this im guessing it's a good choice
@yougotpownd I had one and its not that heavy but its heavier than the body. Its a great guitar though- I suggest you get this guitar and some strap locks
@yougotpownd No prob man- Oh! One more thing... Epiphone SGs are like super delicate and light so wind will literally blow it away if its in a gigbag and if you drop it itll probably break so.... get it a hardcase..
I just tried this model out at Guitar Center and while the spec's say "slim taper neck" it's like holding a BASEBALL BAT in your hand!..I played NUMEROUS other sg's "gibson & epi" that actually HAD a slim/taper neck. That is the neck style I PREFER on SG'S..Was the one I played mislabeled?? Which SG has the SLIM neck??
For the money they're perfect for a spare. They're NOTHING like a Gibson however. The wood is not the same - My SGs are solid mahogany. These are what? Fast-growing Chinese WhateverWood. The hardware is a much lower grade and so are electronics. It ain't a Gibson - simple as that. Of course, a Real SG is a challenge to keep in tune - rubber neck, you don't need a whammy- just bend the whole guitar.
@moucon No indeed there isn't. Although I'm a die-hard Fender kinda guy, anything that has a Gibson Standard or Custom in the title is a really high quality instrument. The nitrocellulose finish and the wood quality and weight really makes it feel expensive. The Epiphone is a really nice starter guitar but nothing more.
@usefulcoin agreed, Plus Gibson holds is value so well that its almost a better investment in the first place. I've bought all my Gibsons used and I would bet I could sell the for the same price, if not more than what I bought them for. Nothing beats that Gibson sound imho.
@usefulcoin I'm looking for an upgrade from my squire but will definitely not enough money to get fender or gibson. Is this good quality? And will it last?
@moucon The epiphone's one are solid mohogany as well. It is the pick ups that are different and the quality control for these guitars are worse. Otherwise, they are pretty close.
Hey nice guitar man, I don't see many SG guitars in silverburst. I own a Gibson Les Paul in Silverburst though. If I were you, I'd get a white mother of pearl swearl pickguard instead of the black to go along with the top piece and the pearl wedged frets on it that you were talking about. =)
@aj2361 Haha, sure you are. I mean bounce back as in the US economy is in the rut. Japan may have gotten hit by a tsunami, but they are still doing a lot better than the US. Asians rule. The US is in it deep, and is in so much debt to China. So before you think you're "helping us" who's helping you? :)
one of my bandmates owns this guitar and i think its the best epiphone ive played so far, it has a really good sound without having to change anything. the neck on it is really comfortable and fast too.
OK, i know that some ppl are DIE HARD Gibson fans, sure there a little better as far as hard ware but thts really about it. They sound VERY similar and honestly, actual Fenders and Gibsons are OUTRAGEOUS, sure there good guitars but, you know, a Squire or an Epiphone sounds close. and If you want a vintage sound, buy some pick-ups and wat not and BAM, you have a Squire tht sounds like an actual FENDER and you ended up paying at least 1/2 da price on some models, or more depending.
ok, well the silverburst might look better in person, so i wouldnt know. how does the sound and quality of the Gibson compare to the epiphone? is it noticeable?
They are unbelievable for the price it is all mahogany with a set neck and decent pickups for like $400 and I was looking at jackson KVX10 it was basswood and bolt on with shit pickups for $600!
with gibson your also paying for the brand. just because its gibson doesnt mean its godly or anything. i have an epiphone and its great. plus if you have fret buzz its easy to fix
most guitars have fret buzz. and 2 the 2008 AND 009 Epiphone G-400 SG 62 AND 66 HAVE THE HIGHEND HARDWARE AND THEY BOTH MATCH THE GIBSON SG VERY WELL.
Gibson guitars bought Epiphone guitars back in 1957 and in 1959 is when Gibson started crafting the Epiphone guitar. Gibson would NOT! Authorize any guitar if it was crap. so its safe to say Epiphone G-400 SG 1962 AND 66 ARE QUALITY SG'S ALL THE WAY!
and lets not forget the 2008 OR 09Epiphone G-400 SG 62 OR G-400 SG 66
THERE BOTH Gibson USA Authorized.
the tuning is the Grover 12 to 1 gear ratio
tuners thats why they stay in tune very well. like i said this is a limited time and Gibson/Epiphone have been crafting these sg's with highend hardware for 2 years now (2007) so its coming to a end.
i would put these two SG's up against any Gibson standard SG ANYDAY!
i have the gibson verison that came out in 2007, its 1 of 400. i love it! well one diference that i can see is that the wood on the fret board on the epi is mahogany, but the gibson version is ebony
the Epiphone 2008 AND 2009 G-400 62 AND 66 SG's Gibson are making these models for a limited time with all highend hardware. so if you have a G400 62 OR 66 2008 OR 2009 THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE.
also the 62 and 66 G-400 SG's are Gibson USA Authorized this simply means there true reissues.
Musician's Friend stocks factory 2nds. There may not be anything nec. wrong with the guitar, but it is fascinating how you can find the same guitar for the same price at Guitar Center, only the selections of wood grains in the finish are significantly superior to the same model from Musician's Friend. This is how Musician's Friend profits grossly. They have deals with factories like Gibson & Fender to purchase their make-ready at a discount. They hope you won't trouble yourself to return it.
Hi i have a question about this guitar, this might be a stupid question but it is about the heritage cherry and the silverburst, the only difference is the colour right? Both guitars have the same electronics and hardware right?
Musicians Friend has them for $349 with a hardshell case right now. I bought the cherry. The one I got has the best tuners I've ever used. Even beating out my Les Paul.
can i say i have a gibson sg special and can i say the quality of a gibson is nothing like a epiphone but the korean one dont get me wrong were very good i had a korean zakk wylde les paul so yeah
for my next guitar should i get this or a esp ltd kirk hammett 202 with esp pickups for $260 new with a bolt on neck and 24 frets or a esp ltd kirk hammet 502 with emg hz (i think) with a neck thru neck (i think its called) with 24 frets for $290 used?
yeah only problem now is to choose between the Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Silverburst Guitar and this Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 SG Guitar.
i've had mine for about 2, freakin awesome... it copes with tonnes of different styles really well. the only thing is, when you get it you might want to change the action... the bridge pickup is really high, then the neck pickup is super low... i left mine because i like the feel... but yeah..... it looks madass
I received the Epi SG-400 for my wedding Anniversary. I wanted something that I would not outgrow or need to upgrade. I will have this guitar forever. If I ever need to upgrade way later down the road, Just a pickup change.
This guitar sucked... I ordered one about a month ago in heritage cherry and it was horrible. Some paint was cracked at the neck and the action was too low for me. I adjusted it and it buzzed like a bee... I sent the guitar back and got an ESP LTD for $55 more than this SG and it sounded3X better with 5X the quality for almost the same price... Epiphone sucks if this is their best guitar for $400 IMO.
well, IMO generally epiphones are pretty decent. just that the quality of the china made ones are irregular, so if you're unlucky, u might get a lemon.
hey i have a similar guitar but mine is the cherry version, the only difference is instead of sg on the truss rod cover thing mine says gibson. do you know whatsup with that?
I think thats pearloid on the frets not MOP. if epi want to do 'custom shop' they could add special options..like, seymour duncans or Gibbo pups, optional all MOP, no pearloid at all. optional binding and switchcraft pots and 500 to 1000k pots. I love the idea of and Epi custom shop, but limited edition aren't IMHO the same, yeah cool guitar but...(dude I am not knocking your cool guitar, just that Epi should get with the spirit of the word 'custom')
i was thinking about mabe getting this guitar but i need a few questions answered, is this a begginer guitar (i dont want that) and is it easy to play because i play a lot of thrash metal and that helps
This is THE BEST guitar ever made by epiphone and to this day i still think it was supposed to be a higher end model but the marketing got screwed up. This sounds better than my Gibson SG Standard!
do you think this guitar can play linkin park and tokio hotel songs cause i was thinking about getting it. also do you think this guitar can play rock and pop?
epi's are made in jap or korea
deathafi 6 days ago
*stutters* "silver" *stutters* "burst!" Passes out.
thehobbit1116 2 weeks ago
good luck?......
Pollandtheawesome 3 weeks ago
I know some say epiphone say its gay so what i did was i went out and this was like two days ago and bought some jh emg pickups and it sounds nice
mexican4561 2 months ago
I'll give a ps3 Xbox 360 iPad 2 and 32" tv for it! Pm me!!
MrPoorkid123 2 months ago
hey i'm looking to upgrade from a pevey raptor and i was wondering how good this guitar wood be i play through a fender frontman 212 i play rock ac/dc guns and roses Metallica stuff like that would this be a good beginner to mid leave guitar
250trailmaster 3 months ago
It's very odd how guitars stay in tune. I've borrowed a very very cheap school guitar, it's probably over 7 years old, its bashed and has a kind of "vintage" look to it because people treat it so rough, however it stays in tune much much longer than my other guitars, around £200 =/
jackakaemo 4 months ago
lmao i have this exact guitar silverburst too...biggest waste of 400 dollars i ever made...neck heavy, muddy tone i had to set it to treble and bring up the tone to the max and it was still muddy ass hell...wood is of semi-decent quality nothing special...all in all a waste..but now i got a fender so i'm good
xSpartanAirsoftx 5 months ago
IF ANYONE WANTS ONE HIT ME UP
rippinonap1 7 months ago
Hello,
I've been wondering, which is better, the Epiphone G-400 SG Electric Guitar or the Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400(the one you have)?
Thanks.
frogon233 9 months ago
@frogon233 Same thing. Just different looks.
Aeroman1996 7 months ago
OMG is this Shia Labeouf? doesn't matter. stupid hoe
SaVageAce17 9 months ago
my two epiphones are for sale! i have a sunburst les paul 100 id say is a decent intermediate and my g-400 sg with the cherry finish needs rewired but its cheap to get that done im asking 800 for both just so i can get my dream satin ebony studio
ralanator 9 months ago
my two epiphones are for sale! i have a sunburst les paul 100 id say is a decent intermediate and my g-400 sg with the cherry finish needs rewired but its cheap to get that done im asking 700 for both just so i can get my dream satin ebony studio
ralanator 9 months ago
the degree of the head of the guitar and the neck makes it stay in tune
robowarrior10533 11 months ago
epiphone is better than gibson
robowarrior10533 11 months ago
@robowarrior10533
You're fucking retarded.
elliotthope1 11 months ago
@elliotthope1 i think your retarded it has to do with string angle dude
SharingonMadara 9 months ago
im this baby if i play my acoustic which i just popped a string on and if i get good grades... it ll be a first good eletric... if you know guitars better then let me know if it is
polskapower0 11 months ago
better than some lower end gibsons
leetbarker 11 months ago
just sayin...this guitar has the best look out of any sg
megasuperblast 11 months ago 2
@usefulcoin is this guitar good for my second guitar for im looking to buy it for my birthday i play small gigs nothing big would this be able to handle it
GrantMills246 1 year ago
china´s epiphone guitars are more poor than usa epiphone guitars???
Tigerboynahuel 1 year ago
i like silverburst because it gives a limited edition air
Tigerboynahuel 1 year ago
1 question,that guitar is from corea because the other day i was looking the price on musicians friend and is too cheap and i think that the guitar could be corean ok bye.
ptt:if my english were bad is because i´m from chile :D please aswer mi question
Tigerboynahuel 1 year ago
"I don't know what make's a guitar stay in tune better than others" the tuners and the bridge, this stays in tune better because it has a Tune-O-Matic bridge and Grover tuners (Grovers are amazing)
Kreason95 1 year ago
at guitar center, this guitar is $250 you got ripped
Kreason95 1 year ago
Much classier than those stupid dots! Haha that made me laugh!
AvengeTheFallen9 1 year ago
Hah! >:P should got cherry or the white kind
Afrosamurai532 1 year ago
man, learn some shit before you start talkin crap.
yeeeeeeeoman 1 year ago
re: what "Stratdem" Implies that more Pro Musicians are using Epi's, I never saw anyone , Even doing a gig in some beat up Bar, Use an Epi. I did see a Jazz Guitarist use an Epi from the 1950's.
Does anyone know of any Musician today, Either Pro, Or Famous use an Epi?
roge69charger 1 year ago
@roge69charger The Edge from U2 uses an old Epiphone Casino made in the USA by Gibson as did John Lennon. One of the guitar players in Twisted Sister uses an Epiphone Les Paul. The guitar players in Hawthorne Heights used to use Epiphones right when they got "big". Drew Shirley from Switchfoot uses an old USA built Epiphone solid body, one of the guys in Bob Dylan's band uses a newer Epiphone acoustic, both guitarists in Taking Back Sunday regularly use either Chinese or Korean made Epiphones
TheButtrock12 1 year ago
@roge69charger Rivers Cuomo uses this guitar except in Cherry (he's from Weezer)
Kreason95 1 year ago
moucon, suck a dick bro! epiphone is almost even with gibson! its right up there with gibson
jakelovescameo 1 year ago
alittle wrong on price..its really 399.99 for silverburst
ampman9 1 year ago
Hello, umm in one of your annotation things on the vid you say that the "hardware and the guitar is vastly superior to the epiphone" what do ya mean by that?
LeonVincentValkyrie 1 year ago
just bought one, and ordered GFS pups, and black hardware
gmbob22 1 year ago
i want a gibson sg siver bust too!! where can i get one?! pls reply!
HutchDano590 1 year ago
@HutchDano590 you can get one at guitar center.. idk if they have guitar centers at anywhere but the US though, if you dont live here. i got a heritage cherry one yesterday because it was cheaper than the silverburst.. i got it on sale for about $299 cuz it was labour day, while silverburst costs about $399. idk if they still have the sale going on though... im sure they'll have one soon though =) hope this helped =)
777777773 1 year ago
more and more pro guitarist are playing today's Epiphone guitars
for the simple fact the craftmanship is BRILLIANT! and the tone's
and feel of today's epiphone guitars are a huge A+! I WOULD BUY
A EPIPHONE GUITAR TODAY JUST AS FAST AS A GIBSON MODEL
MAYBE EVEN FASTER because of the simple fact that they are that good!
stratdem 1 year ago
wait, wat does tune-o-matic mean?
djing0723 1 year ago
i'm gonna start guitar and buy this as my first guitar in the cherry finish...(silverburst looks good too but i'd rather go forthe classical look)...based on this im guessing it's a good choice
Tedst3r 1 year ago
is it neck heavy? plz answer
yougotpownd 1 year ago
@yougotpownd I had one and its not that heavy but its heavier than the body. Its a great guitar though- I suggest you get this guitar and some strap locks
TheMonkeydude07 1 year ago
@TheMonkeydude07 alright thanks man.
yougotpownd 1 year ago
@yougotpownd No prob man- Oh! One more thing... Epiphone SGs are like super delicate and light so wind will literally blow it away if its in a gigbag and if you drop it itll probably break so.... get it a hardcase..
TheMonkeydude07 1 year ago
I think I might ask for this for Christmas. Right now I have a Squier but I can't decide if Im good enough to get an Epiphone yet...
Aeroman1996 1 year ago
I just tried this model out at Guitar Center and while the spec's say "slim taper neck" it's like holding a BASEBALL BAT in your hand!..I played NUMEROUS other sg's "gibson & epi" that actually HAD a slim/taper neck. That is the neck style I PREFER on SG'S..Was the one I played mislabeled?? Which SG has the SLIM neck??
dgenerated 1 year ago
yeah the wood is the same its mahogany
ChRIs23696 1 year ago
haha a chinese guitar since when.
hahahaha!
o0uberman0o 1 year ago
Lol I got mine for $240 (new) xD
woof496 1 year ago
Can you get the pickgaurd off of yours? It won't come off mine.
JohnathenDavis 1 year ago
For the money they're perfect for a spare. They're NOTHING like a Gibson however. The wood is not the same - My SGs are solid mahogany. These are what? Fast-growing Chinese WhateverWood. The hardware is a much lower grade and so are electronics. It ain't a Gibson - simple as that. Of course, a Real SG is a challenge to keep in tune - rubber neck, you don't need a whammy- just bend the whole guitar.
moucon 1 year ago
@moucon No indeed there isn't. Although I'm a die-hard Fender kinda guy, anything that has a Gibson Standard or Custom in the title is a really high quality instrument. The nitrocellulose finish and the wood quality and weight really makes it feel expensive. The Epiphone is a really nice starter guitar but nothing more.
usefulcoin 1 year ago
@usefulcoin agreed, Plus Gibson holds is value so well that its almost a better investment in the first place. I've bought all my Gibsons used and I would bet I could sell the for the same price, if not more than what I bought them for. Nothing beats that Gibson sound imho.
ilovemygibsonflyingv 1 year ago
@usefulcoin you said that the guitar have plastic parts????BECAUSE I THANK THAT THE GUITAR ARE MADE WITH CAOBA AND MAHOGANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF???!!
Tigerboynahuel 1 year ago
@usefulcoin I'm looking for an upgrade from my squire but will definitely not enough money to get fender or gibson. Is this good quality? And will it last?
tbug50 3 months ago
@moucon nothing like a Gibson? i found there to
be very little differnce in tone between a Epiphone G-400 62 SG
and a Gibson SG standard. dont let the price fool ya on the
Epiphone SG. AND BUY THE WAY THERE CRAFTED OUT OF SOLID MAHOGANY just like the Gibson models. and some of the hardware is the same
also. and buy the way Gibson owns epiphone has since 1957.
stratdem 1 year ago
@moucon these are also solid mahogany.
cowsayingmoo102 1 year ago
@moucon These are made of solid mahogany too.
Conbryvas 8 months ago 4
@moucon The epiphone's one are solid mohogany as well. It is the pick ups that are different and the quality control for these guitars are worse. Otherwise, they are pretty close.
st0neageman 3 days ago
is this guitar actually good?
ESP1BEAST47 1 year ago
I just bought that guitar yesterday! ^_^
abiezer777 1 year ago
LIKE THE GUITAR AND STRAP SWEET
MegaFenderdude 1 year ago
I want that guitar lol
BlueBrad91 1 year ago
i saw ryan roxie play a firebird with that collor. niiice
sgogiz1 1 year ago
i have the same guitar in cherry finish man awsome guitar aint it to answer you question on how the guitar stays in tune is the tune-o-matic bridge
KIko7208 1 year ago
Hey nice guitar man, I don't see many SG guitars in silverburst. I own a Gibson Les Paul in Silverburst though. If I were you, I'd get a white mother of pearl swearl pickguard instead of the black to go along with the top piece and the pearl wedged frets on it that you were talking about. =)
thejakeludwig 1 year ago
China owns USA very soon so all guitars made in USA are practically Chinese
savofenno 2 years ago 10
haha good point
KIko7208 1 year ago
@savofenno Asians rule? Sorry, but yea. . . Asian Pride here. . . but the US can bounce back, right? Maybe?
XiaNingTian 7 months ago
@XiaNingTian what do u mean bounce back ... do u forget we are the one helping you guys out after that damm wave hit u
aj2361 6 months ago
@aj2361 Haha, sure you are. I mean bounce back as in the US economy is in the rut. Japan may have gotten hit by a tsunami, but they are still doing a lot better than the US. Asians rule. The US is in it deep, and is in so much debt to China. So before you think you're "helping us" who's helping you? :)
XiaNingTian 6 months ago
@savofenno this is made in korea
manbearpig937 6 months ago
is this silverburst or ebony?
donut987 2 years ago
Silverburst
ShyhiemLittlejohn0 1 year ago
one of my bandmates owns this guitar and i think its the best epiphone ive played so far, it has a really good sound without having to change anything. the neck on it is really comfortable and fast too.
metalpenguin665 2 years ago
i have the same guitar and the epiphone ompany is actually based in europe. . . and pretty much the only difference is the hardware
epiphonerocker99 2 years ago
ive played epiphones that sound better than gibsons
my gibson is the best sounding guitar i heard thats why i got it, but seriosuly some epiphones are pretty good :)
ginjaninja66 2 years ago 2
OK, i know that some ppl are DIE HARD Gibson fans, sure there a little better as far as hard ware but thts really about it. They sound VERY similar and honestly, actual Fenders and Gibsons are OUTRAGEOUS, sure there good guitars but, you know, a Squire or an Epiphone sounds close. and If you want a vintage sound, buy some pick-ups and wat not and BAM, you have a Squire tht sounds like an actual FENDER and you ended up paying at least 1/2 da price on some models, or more depending.
zeekguy43 2 years ago
I have this guitar, but in heritage cherry, looks a lot better that way.
betterthanyourname28 2 years ago
@betterthanyourname28
nahh the silverburst looks way better
MJB1994 2 years ago
i guess thats ur opinion, but i like the classic look. either way the finish is stunning!
betterthanyourname28 2 years ago
Well, I think it's safe to say i agree with MJB1994 on this one :-)
Also, check out my Gibson SG!
usefulcoin 2 years ago
ok, well the silverburst might look better in person, so i wouldnt know. how does the sound and quality of the Gibson compare to the epiphone? is it noticeable?
betterthanyourname28 2 years ago
your not going to play it? disaponting-
hey, im glad you can read the manuel, but i wanna hear it dude
redstone95 2 years ago
dude-you never go by who made it or what it looks like
it all matters what it sounds like
like i knew a friend who had an epiphone, and my uncle has the same model but gibson-but the epiphone has a better ring
but usually gibson it better-it all depends on you
redstone95 2 years ago 2
its a part of gibson...
jjrocks3333 2 years ago
I Just Got A Bundle With A Epiphone SG G-400, Line 6 II 15 Watt And Hard Guitar Case For 500$ Great Products!
RockinRollBand09 2 years ago
epiphone and Gibson wood r different in some ways like the two piece neck on the epiphone
gibson2143 2 years ago
agreed but i mean for the money they are alright
gibson2143 2 years ago
I just got this yesderday! This guitar is sooo amazing!
TheJonmarshall 2 years ago
like the cherry ones better. gonna get one and install an angus young signature. fucking mad guitars for the price
vicfirth97 2 years ago
They are unbelievable for the price it is all mahogany with a set neck and decent pickups for like $400 and I was looking at jackson KVX10 it was basswood and bolt on with shit pickups for $600!
kodee2 2 years ago
If this one is "Limited Edition" like the Silverburst LP from Epi, then there will be about 900 trillion of them made.
tcinpa37 2 years ago
just the same as the g400..
theonelink 2 years ago
2:13 It's got grover tuners. They are much better than stock.
gundudeman 2 years ago
grovers r stock
musikislife134 2 years ago
okay we get it, its a beautiful guitar but theres much more to it then the looks dude... but still good video
THEMACHINEKILLR 2 years ago
okay we get it, its beautiful but theres much more the looks dude
but good video
THEMACHINEKILLR 2 years ago
with gibson your also paying for the brand. just because its gibson doesnt mean its godly or anything. i have an epiphone and its great. plus if you have fret buzz its easy to fix
ZenGuy12 2 years ago
most guitars have fret buzz. and 2 the 2008 AND 009 Epiphone G-400 SG 62 AND 66 HAVE THE HIGHEND HARDWARE AND THEY BOTH MATCH THE GIBSON SG VERY WELL.
stratdem 2 years ago
Im getting one just like this but in cherry. I think the cherry looks better than the silverburst.
xIBrUtALiTyI 2 years ago 6
too right :) im well gettin the cherry one, theyre so niceeeee
antchambo123 2 years ago
@xIBrUtALiTyI nothing beats silverburst
Kreason95 1 year ago
its only 300 dollars to
thelastsupermariobro 2 years ago
i found one thats solid black and im wondering if i should buy it or not
thelastsupermariobro 2 years ago
Gibson guitars bought Epiphone guitars back in 1957 and in 1959 is when Gibson started crafting the Epiphone guitar. Gibson would NOT! Authorize any guitar if it was crap. so its safe to say Epiphone G-400 SG 1962 AND 66 ARE QUALITY SG'S ALL THE WAY!
stratdem 2 years ago 2
the Alnico V magnets that are in the 2008 or 2009 G-400 SG 62 AND 66 ARE HIGHEND! so you have a great pick ups.
Gibson/Epiphone have put the highend hardware on the G-400 SG 1962 AND 66 SG'S for a limited time. i have mine!
stratdem 2 years ago
and lets not forget the 2008 OR 09Epiphone G-400 SG 62 OR G-400 SG 66
THERE BOTH Gibson USA Authorized.
the tuning is the Grover 12 to 1 gear ratio
tuners thats why they stay in tune very well. like i said this is a limited time and Gibson/Epiphone have been crafting these sg's with highend hardware for 2 years now (2007) so its coming to a end.
i would put these two SG's up against any Gibson standard SG ANYDAY!
stratdem 2 years ago
I think you're guitar wants to come home with me....just sayin'
MTLFAN11 2 years ago
i have the gibson verison that came out in 2007, its 1 of 400. i love it! well one diference that i can see is that the wood on the fret board on the epi is mahogany, but the gibson version is ebony
Bluesguy92 2 years ago
hey guys if you call musicians friend, only by phone, this guitar is now 300 bucks. I snagged the deal ASAP
maximus5415 2 years ago
if this is a 2008 or 2009 66 sg you have Grover 12 t0 1 tatio tuners
stratdem 2 years ago
the Epiphone 2008 AND 2009 G-400 62 AND 66 SG's Gibson are making these models for a limited time with all highend hardware. so if you have a G400 62 OR 66 2008 OR 2009 THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE.
also the 62 and 66 G-400 SG's are Gibson USA Authorized this simply means there true reissues.
stratdem 2 years ago
this is what the 2008 AND 2009 Epiphone 62 and 66 G-400 SG's have.
Grover 12 to 1 ratio machine heads.
Gibson designed humbucker pu's with
Alnico 5 magnets.
tune o matic bridge and stop tail bar is the same one on the Gibson SG.
tone and volume pots are heavy duty 500's also the same you will find on the Gibson SG.
there both hand crafted.
and theres a few more things that are the same on both Gibson and Epiphone SG's
Gibson is only doing this for a limited time its coming to the end.
stratdem 2 years ago
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I just picked up that strap too!!!
Mrguitarjoy09 2 years ago
SG is damn sexy
i will probably get one in silverburst.
monekyjumble 2 years ago
This is solid mahogany just like a Gibby.
StreakingInJanuary 2 years ago
do you consider Epiphone as a good quality guitar brand?
Justin4763Touch 2 years ago
I do. But, only the ones that are 300 USD, and up.
StreakingInJanuary 2 years ago
it is made by Gibson so yes. I have 2 so
CMGuitarLessons 2 years ago
Silverburst always kicks ass.
AirHendrix91 2 years ago
dude i want to get one in cherry for 349.99.
but that's cool. i like silverburst on the les paul better.
ryangarris 2 years ago
Musician's Friend stocks factory 2nds. There may not be anything nec. wrong with the guitar, but it is fascinating how you can find the same guitar for the same price at Guitar Center, only the selections of wood grains in the finish are significantly superior to the same model from Musician's Friend. This is how Musician's Friend profits grossly. They have deals with factories like Gibson & Fender to purchase their make-ready at a discount. They hope you won't trouble yourself to return it.
drunksingsheep 2 years ago
Hi i have a question about this guitar, this might be a stupid question but it is about the heritage cherry and the silverburst, the only difference is the colour right? Both guitars have the same electronics and hardware right?
gammaray777 2 years ago
Musicians Friend has them for $349 with a hardshell case right now. I bought the cherry. The one I got has the best tuners I've ever used. Even beating out my Les Paul.
TOPPSSELLER 2 years ago
silverburst or cherry
ianschulte 2 years ago
i got the cherry one
OmarpopcornGUITAR 2 years ago
doesnt musicians friends great
n1ckhalo 2 years ago
silerburst or cherry?
jorol22 2 years ago
Silverburst
MetalcoreChristian77 2 years ago
can i say i have a gibson sg special and can i say the quality of a gibson is nothing like a epiphone but the korean one dont get me wrong were very good i had a korean zakk wylde les paul so yeah
TWAZZACK2 2 years ago
i think this one looks better than the epi LP Silverburst, hope they have it at GC. Probably gonna have too special order it or something.
EpicWoIf 2 years ago
you have to call in before you go there for them to order it if they don't have it
EpicWoIf 2 years ago
Made in Korea, woods are mostly the same main variations come in
1. Neck joint on Gibsons=vastly superior
2. Better job fretting on Gibson, thanks largely to plek machine
3. Better tuners on Gibson
4. Better pickups in Gibson
5. Each Gibson gets more attention from technicians during construction resulting in noticeably higher quality.
Still, amazing guitar for the price. I'm hoping to pick one up in Heritage Cherry.
nofalltoofar 2 years ago
for my next guitar should i get this or a esp ltd kirk hammett 202 with esp pickups for $260 new with a bolt on neck and 24 frets or a esp ltd kirk hammet 502 with emg hz (i think) with a neck thru neck (i think its called) with 24 frets for $290 used?
butterknucklez 2 years ago
used kh
WellSinceYoureHere 2 years ago
yeah
well i dont know if its gonna be there
butterknucklez 2 years ago
get the mh-250nt
it's wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better.
WellSinceYoureHere 2 years ago
what about the kh502
butterknucklez 2 years ago
never played it
WellSinceYoureHere 2 years ago
yeah only problem now is to choose between the Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Silverburst Guitar and this Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 SG Guitar.
BloodCr0ss 2 years ago
Awesome. My next guitar is definitely going to be a silverburst. Either sg or les paul. Depending on how long I'm willing to wait...
patbuck2 2 years ago
cool man i have the like exact thing but mines an epiphone sg custom shop but mine is the angus young model its sweet
PLUMPER101 2 years ago
i am thinking about getting that exact guitar. now that youve had it for like a year, how's the quality?
thanks for this vid though, made up my mind on getting this guitar :)
shamboodles 2 years ago
i've had mine for about 2, freakin awesome... it copes with tonnes of different styles really well. the only thing is, when you get it you might want to change the action... the bridge pickup is really high, then the neck pickup is super low... i left mine because i like the feel... but yeah..... it looks madass
jaydenp1 2 years ago
this guitar is alsome! i have it and itz alsome!
MrMouse111 2 years ago
sg are a great guitar but i dont think they look good in a silverburst . . . . les pauls look really good in silverbursts
310286 2 years ago
I received the Epi SG-400 for my wedding Anniversary. I wanted something that I would not outgrow or need to upgrade. I will have this guitar forever. If I ever need to upgrade way later down the road, Just a pickup change.
JERRYR708 2 years ago
idk if ur gonna pay money for an epiphone get an ultra Les paul or whatever its called the sound on that thing is incredible
onehalfpoint 2 years ago
im getting that same guitar
TABZ67485 2 years ago
This guitar sucked... I ordered one about a month ago in heritage cherry and it was horrible. Some paint was cracked at the neck and the action was too low for me. I adjusted it and it buzzed like a bee... I sent the guitar back and got an ESP LTD for $55 more than this SG and it sounded3X better with 5X the quality for almost the same price... Epiphone sucks if this is their best guitar for $400 IMO.
Kh501pr 2 years ago
well, IMO generally epiphones are pretty decent. just that the quality of the china made ones are irregular, so if you're unlucky, u might get a lemon.
ShamProphet 2 years ago
and where the pickups are screwed in or whatever the front pickup's screws are on the bottom side instead of the top side
markxx90 2 years ago
hey i have a similar guitar but mine is the cherry version, the only difference is instead of sg on the truss rod cover thing mine says gibson. do you know whatsup with that?
markxx90 2 years ago
those are really good and rare. is it gibson?
MrMouse111 2 years ago
Hi usefulcoin!
are they the regular Epi SG Standard pups?
mine sound good..but lack higher treble definition.
maybe I'll have a go at moving them around (pole pieces adjustment screws) see what i cmon up with :)
been thinking, in the back of my mind, that i would get MOP on the frets, maybe in the next couple of years :)
~Dava
dava4449 2 years ago
that guitar sounds good
in metal and punk?
haha XD please answer me!!
chuiimtz 2 years ago
um yeah......
hahahahahahahahah XD
seriously what gives??
usefulcoin 2 years ago
been looking around...the pearliod looks lot deeper than than on my Epi SG, its pretty nice :)
...lol still would have MOP :S
dava4444 2 years ago
I think thats pearloid on the frets not MOP. if epi want to do 'custom shop' they could add special options..like, seymour duncans or Gibbo pups, optional all MOP, no pearloid at all. optional binding and switchcraft pots and 500 to 1000k pots. I love the idea of and Epi custom shop, but limited edition aren't IMHO the same, yeah cool guitar but...(dude I am not knocking your cool guitar, just that Epi should get with the spirit of the word 'custom')
peace
dava4444 2 years ago
i agree
usefulcoin 2 years ago
i was thinking about mabe getting this guitar but i need a few questions answered, is this a begginer guitar (i dont want that) and is it easy to play because i play a lot of thrash metal and that helps
cheezyjoey 2 years ago
no not a begginners guitar, great guitar i have the les paul model, but my friend has thia and the tone is very good
tazzman560 2 years ago
This is THE BEST guitar ever made by epiphone and to this day i still think it was supposed to be a higher end model but the marketing got screwed up. This sounds better than my Gibson SG Standard!
usefulcoin 2 years ago
i need answer..does gibson give you buzz sound...
metalgear20 2 years ago
WTF? no low action does
usefulcoin 2 years ago
u sound like the kid from holes ( main character...) SHEA LEBEAUF er something like that ;D
gijoechris123 2 years ago
I get that alot on you tube but my friends never metioned that ever....kinda wierd though
usefulcoin 2 years ago
thanks for the info but I got so dizzy from the way you filmed it.
biachi3 2 years ago
ha lol!
usefulcoin 2 years ago
do you think this guitar can play linkin park and tokio hotel songs cause i was thinking about getting it. also do you think this guitar can play rock and pop?
bayacheese 2 years ago
Your question doesn't fully make sense.....
usefulcoin 2 years ago
does anyone know what the Epiphone Prophecy's are made? China also?
morepiepleaseTV 2 years ago
yup
puppetmaster532 2 years ago
I'm getting that guitar in two months. ^_^
YerflepProductions 2 years ago
One word...NICE!
residentevilreece 2 years ago
nice. i just received this guitar from guitarcenter a couple weeks ago. it IS a really nice guitar
audabo 2 years ago
the reason y it stays in tune so well is because of the grover tuners on it
SonsOfPlunderASL 2 years ago 3
Would you recommend this for a first electric guitar, or would it just be better to get a fender?
Smack7510 2 years ago 2