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.
Specifications
Body
Body Styles: SG
Body Shape: SG
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Profile: 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone®
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Trapezoi
Joint: Glued in; Set Neck
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone™ Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe Tuners 18:1 ratio
Pickguard: 5-Ply, Black
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Inserts
Strap Buttons: 2 - bottom and heel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ Neck
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ Bridge
Controls: 2- Volume, 2- Tone CTS pots
Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack: 1/4"
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46