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Epiphone SG
Epiphone SG

See Also:
American Series
Cream Finish
E-Series
EB-Series
Ebony & Pearloid
Elitist Series
Elitist Series (Japan)
Epiphone Japan
Express Series
Goth Series
Korina Series
Negative Series
Pewter Series
Metallic Gold
Prophecy Series
Pelham Blue Series
Silverburst Finish
Trans Blueburst Finish
Walnut Finish
Signature G-400 Models

Introduced in 1989, the Epiphone G-Series is a line of Gibson-authorized copies of the famous Gibson SG. Common features found on most Epiphone G-Series guitars include a double-cutaway Mahogany body with humbucker pickups and a rosewood fretboard. The G-Series originally consisted of only two guitars, the Epiphone G-310 and Epiphone G-400. It eventually expanded to include the SG Special and several variations of the G-400.


Contents

SG Junior


G-310 Junior

Epiphone SG Junior P90
1998 Epiphone G-310 Junior
Epiphone SG Junior P90
1998 Epiphone G-310 Junior
  • 1997-1998

Body:

  • Laminated Alder/Maple body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 1 P-90 pickup
  • Black speed knobs
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Wraparound tailpiece
  • Stamped tuners
  • 3-ply pickguard
  • Black speed knobs

Colors

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)
  • TV Yellow (TV)



SG Junior

Epiphone SG Junior
Epiphone SG Junior
Epiphone SG Junior P90
1998 Epiphone G-310 Junior
Epiphone SG Junior Cherry Player Pack Epiphone SG Junior Ebony Player Pack
Epiphone SG Junior Cherry Player Pack
Epiphone SG Junior Ebony Player Pack
  • 2005-2006

Body:

  • Laminated Alder/Maple body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Clipped-ear headstock with "Junior Model" gold script
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 1 humbucker pickup
  • Black speed knobs
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Compensated wraparound tailpiece
  • Stamped tuners
  • 3-ply pickguard
  • Black speed knobs

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)

Player Pack:



SG Junior Limited Edition

Epiphone SG Junior 2011
2011 Epiphone SG Junior Limited Edition
Epiphone SG Junior 2011
2011 Epiphone SG Junior Limited Edition
Epiphone SG Junior 2011
2011 Epiphone SG Junior Limited Edition
  • 2011-2013
  • Made in Indonesia

Body:

  • Basswood body
  • Gibson-style body beveling
  • Satin finish

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Clipped-ear headstock with "Junior Model" gold script
  • 2-ply truss rod cover with "SG" inscription
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 1 Open-coil 700T humbucker
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Compensated wraparound tailpiece
  • Stamped tuners
  • 3-ply pickguard
  • Black speed knobs

Colors:

  • Worn Cherry (WC)
  • Worn Black (WK)
  • Worn TV Yellow (??)










SG Special


SG Special

Epiphone SG Special
Epiphone SG Special
Epiphone SG Special Epiphone SG Special
Epiphone SG Special
Epiphone SG Special
Epiphone SG Special
Epiphone SG Special
  • 1999-2010

Body:

  • Basswood or laminated Alder/Maple body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Open-coil 700T/650R humbuckers
  • 1 Vol, 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Stamped tuners
  • No pickguard

Colors

  • Ebony (EB)
  • Cherry (CH)
  • Green (??)
  • Cherry Sunburst (CS)
  • Vintage Sunburst (VS)
  • Pewter



SG Special (2011)

Epiphone SG Special 2011
Epiphone SG Special 2011
Epiphone SG Special 2011
Epiphone SG Special 2011
  • 2011-Current

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Open-coil 700T/650R humbucker pickups
  • 1 Vol, 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch
  • Killpot

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Stamped tuners
  • 2-layer black/white pickguard

Colors

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)



Worn SG Special Zebra

Epiphone Worn SG Special Zebra
Epiphone Worn SG Special Zebra
Epiphone Worn SG Special Zebra
Epiphone Worn SG Special Zebra
  • 2005
  • Limited Edition of 500

Body:

  • Mahogany Body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 open-coil Zebra pickups
  • 1 Vol, 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black reflector knobs
  • Stamped tuners
  • No pickguard

Colors

  • Worn Cherry (WC)



Goth SG Special LTD

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Epiphone SG Special LTD
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Epiphone SG Special LTD
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Epiphone SG Special LTD Performance Pack
  • 2013-Current

Body:

  • Solid Alder body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Hard Maple neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Clipped-ear headstock with "Gothic Cross" graphic
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Open Coil 700T/650R humbuckers
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
  • Tone control with killpot
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 14:1 Ratio stamped tuners
  • Black speed knobs

Colors:

  • Pitch Black (PB) satin

Player & Performance Packs:

  • Epiphone Electar 15R Amplifier
  • Medium picks
  • Strap
  • Gigbag
  • Instrument cable
  • Clip-on chromatic tuner
  • Free on-line lessons from eMedia



1961 SG Special P90

Epiphone 1961 SG Special P90
Epiphone 1961 SG Special P90
Epiphone 1961 SG Special P90
Epiphone 1961 SG Special P90
  • 2011 Limited Run

Body:

  • Mahogany Body

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck with 1961 Slim Taper "D" profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard dot inlays
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • 1-ply neck

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico P90 pickups
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Wraparound bridge/tailpiece
  • Wilkinson Vintage 14:1 tuning machines
  • 2-layer black/white pickguard
  • Black reflector knobs

Includes:

  • Special 50th Anniversary padded gig bag

Colors:

  • Alpine White (AW)
  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)
  • TV Tellow (TV)



USA Special I & II

Epiphone Special
Epiphone USA Special II
Epiphone USA Special I Epiphone USA Special I
Epiphone USA Special I
Epiphone USA Special I
Gibson Special Headstock Gibson Special Headstock
Gibson Special Headstock
Gibson Special Headstock
  • 1982-1983
  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Body:

  • Honduran Mahogany/Alder/Poplar body

Neck:

  • Set Maple/Honduran Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • 2-screw truss rod cover with "Special" printed
  • Gibson-style open-book headstock with scriped "Epiphone USA" logo
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue humbucker pickups
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls (Special I)
  • 2 Vol. 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch (Special II)

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Set Maple/Honduran Mahogany neck
  • Vintage-style tuners
  • Schaller 455 wraparound tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs

Colors:

  • Ferrari Red (FR)
  • TV Yellow (TV)
  • Alpine White (AW)
  • Ebony (EB)
  • Antique Sunburst (AS)
  • Vintage Cherry Sunburst (VCSB)



G-310


G-310

Epiphone G-310
1989 Epiphone G-310
Epiphone G-310
Epiphone G-310
Epiphone G-310
Epiphone G-310
  • 1989-2014

Body:

  • Alder body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Narrow open-book headstock (1989)
  • Clipped-ear headstock (1990-Current)
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Covered Vantage pickups (1989-1996)
  • Open-coil 700T/650R pickups (1997-Current)
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Diecast tuners
  • 2-ply pickguard

Colors:



G-310 Pitch Black

Epiphone G-310 Pitch Black
G-310 Pitch Black

Body:

  • Alder body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Open-coil 700T/650R pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Black hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Diecast tuners
  • 2-ply pickguard

Colors:

  • Pitch Black (PB)



Emily the Strange G-310

Epiphone Emily The Strange G-310
Epiphone Emily The Strange G-310
Epiphone Emily The Strange G-310
Epiphone Emily The Strange G-310

Body:

  • Alder body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
  • Clipped-ear headstock with "Emily The Strange" swirl graphics
  • 2-ply truss rod cover with "Emily The Strange" inscription
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Open-coil 700T/650R pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Black hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Diecast tuners
  • 2-ply pickguard

Colors:

  • Ebony (EB) with Emily The Strange graphics



Guitar Wolf G-310

Epiphone Guitar Wolf G-310
Epiphone Guitar Wolf G-310
Epiphone Guitar Wolf G-310
Epiphone Guitar Wolf G-310
Epiphone Guitar Wolf G-310
Epiphone Guitar Wolf G-310
  • 2005
  • Japan Domestic Market only

Body:

  • Alder body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Lightning Bolt inlay at 12th fret
  • Guitar Wolf logo on headstock
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Pickups: Alnico Classic/HOT Alnico Classic
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls

Hardware:

  • Black hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black speed knobs
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners
  • 2-ply pickguard

Colors:

  • Ebony (EB) with blue stipes




G-400 Models


G-400

Epiphone 1989 G-400
1989 Epiphone G-400
Epiphone 1990 G-400
1990-91 Epiphone G-400
Epiphone G-400
Epiphone G-400
Epiphone G-400
Epiphone G-400 with Vibrato
  • 1989-2013

Body:

  • Mahogany Body

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck
  • Slim-Taper profile (2009-2013)
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Dot inlays (1989-1995)
  • Trapezoid Inlays (1996-2013)
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Headstock:

  • Open-book with no inlay (1989)
  • Cut-corner with no inlay (1990-1996)
  • Cut-corner with holly inlay (1992-2013)

Binding:

  • Rosewood neck binding

Electronics:

  • Alnico Classic humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware

  • Chrome (1989-2008)
  • Nickel (2009-2013)
  • Epiphone stamped (1989-2001)
  • Grover tuners (2002-2013)
  • Black speed knobs (1989-1995)
  • Black reflector knobs (1996-2013)
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)

Limited Edition Colors:



G-400R

  • 1990

Body:

  • Mahogany Body

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Trapezoid Inlays
  • Open-book headstock with no inlay
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • White single-ply neck binding

Electronics:

  • 2 covered humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware

  • Chrome hardware
  • Generic diecast tuners
  • Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)



G-400 PRO

Epiphone G-400 PRO
Epiphone G-400 PRO
Epiphone G-400 PRO
Epiphone G-400 PRO
Epiphone G-400 PRO
Epiphone G-400 PRO
  • 2012-Current

Body:

  • Mahogany Body with mahogany veneer (China)
  • Mahogany Body with no veneer (Indonesia)

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck with '60s slim taper "D" profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
  • Pearl crown inlay on headstock
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • Black imitation bone nut (PVC)
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers 4-wire
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone controls
  • Volume controls with Push/Pull for Coil-Tap
  • full-size 500K Ω potentiometers
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 14:1 ratio Wilkinson Vintage Classic tuners
  • Black reflector knobs
  • 5-ply pickguard

Colors:

  • Ebony (EB)
  • Cherry (CH)



Faded G-400

Epiphone Faded G-400
Epiphone Faded G-400
Epiphone Faded G-400
Epiphone Faded G-400
Epiphone Faded G-400
Epiphone Faded G-400
  • 2006-Current
  • Name changed to "Worn G-400" (2010)

Body:

  • Mahogany Body
  • Mahogany veneer

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
  • Pearl crown inlay on headstock
  • Satin black headstock
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • Rosewood neck binding

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico Classic humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 14:1 ratio Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs
  • 5-ply pickguard

Colors:

  • Worn Brown (WB)
  • Worn Cherry (WC)



Vintage G-400

Epiphone Vintage G-400
Epiphone Vintage G-400
Epiphone Vintage G-400
Epiphone Vintage G-400
Epiphone Vintage G-400
Epiphone Vintage G-400
  • 2003-2005

Body:

  • Mahogany Body
  • No veneer

Neck:

  • 1-piece Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
  • Pearl crown inlay on headstock
  • Gloss black headstock
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • 1-ply neck binding (cream)

Electronics:

  • USA designed Alnico V humbuckers
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 14:1 ratio Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs
  • 5-ply pickguard

Colors:

  • Worn Brown (WB)
  • Worn Cherry (WC)



G-400 Custom

Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone G-400 Custom with Maestro Vibrato
Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone G-400 Custom with Maestro Vibrato

Body:

  • Mahogany Body

Neck:

  • 1-piece Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
  • Pearl split-diamond inlay on headstock
  • 2-ply truss rod cover with "Les Paul Custom" inscription
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • 1-ply neck

Electronics:

  • 3 Alnico Classic Plus humbuckers
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Gold hardware
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro Vibrato
  • 14:1 ratio Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs
  • 5-ply pickguard
  • "Les Paul" name plate above neck pickup

Colors:




G-400 Deluxe

Epiphone G-400 Deluxe
Epiphone G-400 Deluxe
Epiphone G-400 Deluxe
Epiphone G-400 Deluxe without Pickguard

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Flame maple veneer

Neck:

  • Set maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapeziod inlays
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico V Humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware (VS)
  • Gold hardware (HB) (TL)
  • 5-ply black pickguard (VS) (TL)
  • No pickguard (HB)
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro Vibrato
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Vintage Sunburst (VS) 2005
  • Honeyburst (HB) 2007
  • Trans Blue (TL)



G-400 Quilt Top

Epiphone G-400 G-400 Quilt Top Limited Edition
Epiphone G-400 Quilt Top
Epiphone G-400 G-400 Quilt Top Limited Edition
Epiphone G-400 Quilt Top

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Quilt maple veneer

Neck:

  • Set maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapeziod inlays
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico V Humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • 5-ply black pickguard
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro Vibrato
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Vintage Sunburst (VS)



Korina G-400

Epiphone G-400 Korina
Epiphone G-400 Korina
Epiphone G-400 Korina
Epiphone G-400 Korina
Epiphone G-400 Korina
Epiphone G-400 Korina
  • 1998-1999
  • 2003-2004

Body:

  • Korina body

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Alnico Classic humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone Controls
  • 3-way toggle switch

Hardware:

  • Gold hardware (1998-1999)
  • Chrome hardware (2003-2004)
  • Black pickguard (1998-1999)
  • White pickguard (2003-2004)
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Korina (KO)

See also:



G-400 EMG

Epiphone G-400 EMG
Epiphone G-400 EMG
Epiphone G-400 EMG
Epiphone G-400 EMG

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapeziod inlays
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • EMG 81/85 humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • 5-ply black pickguard
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro Vibrato
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Alpine White (AW)



'66 G-400

Epiphone 66 G-400
Epiphone '66 G-400
  • Based on the 1966 Gibson SG

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Quilt maple veneer

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapeziod inlays
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Covered Alnico Classic & Classic Plus humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Large black pickguard
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro Vibrato
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:



'66 G-400 PRO

Epiphone '66 G-400 Pro
Epiphone '66 G-400 Pro
Epiphone '66 G-400 Pro
Epiphone '66 G-400 Pro
  • 2012
  • Based on the 1966 Gibson SG

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Quilt maple veneer

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapeziod inlays
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Alnico Classic Pro & Pro Plus humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch
  • Push/Pull Coil-Tapping

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Large black pickguard
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Optional Maestro Vibrato
  • Wilkinson Vintage Classic tuners, 14:1 ratio
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:



'65 Maestro Reissue G-400

Epiphone '65 Maestro Reissue
Epiphone '65 Maestro Reissue
Epiphone '65 Maestro Reissue
Epiphone '65 Maestro Reissue
Epiphone '65 Maestro Reissue
Epiphone '65 Maestro Reissue
  • Modeled after the 1965 Gibson SG

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Quilt maple veneer

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapeziod inlays
  • Pearl crown inlay on headstock
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico V humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • 5-ply black pickguard
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Authentic Maestro Tremolo tailpiece
  • Pearloid handle trem bar
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)




'65 Maestro Deluxe G-400

Epiphone G-400 Limited-Edition Deluxe with Maestro
Epiphone G-400 Limited-Edition Deluxe with Maestro
Epiphone G-400 Limited-Edition Deluxe with Maestro
Epiphone G-400 Limited-Edition Deluxe with Maestro
Epiphone G-400 Limited-Edition Deluxe with Maestro
Epiphone G-400 Limited-Edition Deluxe with Maestro
  • Modeled after the 1965 Gibson SG

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapeziod inlays
  • Pearl crown inlay on headstock
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Covered Alnico Classic & Classic Plus humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Gold Hardware (EB)
  • Nickel Hardware (PE)
  • 5-ply black pickguard
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Authentic Maestro Tremolo tailpiece
  • Pearloid handle trem bar
  • Grover tuners
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:




Goth G-400

Epiphone Goth G-400
Epiphone Goth G-400
Epiphone Goth Logo
Epiphone Goth Headstock

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with an "XII" inlay at the 12th fret
  • Gothic Cross design on headstock
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Alnico Classic humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Black hardware
  • LockTone tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Pitch Black (PB) satin

See Also:



Negative G-400

Epiphone Negative SG
Epiphone Negative G-400
Epiphone Negative SG
Epiphone Negative G-400
  • 2009 Long & McQuade exclusive

Body:

  • Mahogany Body

Neck:

  • Set Slim-Taper Mahogany Neck
  • Maple Fingerboard with black trapezoid inlays
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • Single-ply black neck binding

Electronics:

  • 2 open-coil Alnico V Humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Black hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • Black pickguard
  • Black speed knobs

Colors:

  • Alpine White (AW)

See also:



Pirates of the Caribbean G-400

Epiphone Pirates of the Caribbean G-400
Epiphone Pirates of the Caribbean G-400
Epiphone Pirates of the Caribbean G-400
Epiphone Pirates of the Caribbean G-400
Epiphone Pirates of the Caribbean G-400
Epiphone Pirates of the Caribbean G-400

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with Skull and crossed sword inlays
  • Captain Jack skull & crossbones image on headstock
  • Red Epiphone logo on headstock
  • 22 frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 Alnico Classic humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • No pickguard
  • Grover diecast tuners
  • Custom chrome knobs with red jewel insert

Colors:

  • Blood Red finish with Pirates of the Caribbean graphics

See Also:




Prophecy SG

Epiphone Prophecy SG EX
Epiphone Prophecy SG EX
Epiphone Prophecy SG GX
Epiphone Prophecy SG GX
Epiphone Prophecy SG GX
Epiphone Prophecy SG GX
  • 2008-2011
  • Models EX & GX

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Quilted Maple veneer

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany Speed-Taper neck
  • Ebony fingerboard with blade inlays
  • 24-fretS
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width


Binding:

  • Single-ply neck & headstock

Electronics:

  • EMG 81/85 humbuckers (EX)
  • Gibson Dirty Fingers Humbuckers (GX)
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Black hardware (EX)
  • Gold hardware (GX)
  • LockTone Tune-o-matic stopbar tailpiece
  • Grover Tuners
  • Epiphone strap locks
  • Graphite nut
  • Custom inlaid barrel knobs

Colors:

  • Midnight Ebony (ME) EX model
  • Black Cherry (BC) GX model

See also:



G-400 (CDM)

Epiphone G-400 CDM
Epiphone G-400 (CDM)
Epiphone G-400 CDM
Epiphone G-400(CDM)
  • 2011
  • Chinese Domestic Market only

Body:

  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany veneer

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Open-book headstock with crown inlay
  • 2-ply 3-screw truss rod cover with "SG" inscription
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • Single-ply neck

Electronics:

  • 2 open-coil ceramic humbucker pickups with no baseplate
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way box-type selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Generic die-cast tuners
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 2-ply small pickguard
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)

See Also:




E-Series Models


Xtreme G-400

Epiphone G-400 Extreme
Xtreme G-400
Epiphone G-400 Extreme
Xtreme G-400
Epiphone G-400 Extreme
Xtreme G-400
  • The Epiphone G-400 Xtreme was introduced in 2002 as a part of the E-Series. After the E-Series was discontinued, it became a part of the Goth Series until it was discontinued in 2004.
  • 2002-2004

Body:

  • Modified SG-style mahogany body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
  • Dovewing Headstock
  • Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Dot Inlays
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
  • 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
  • 1 Volume control
  • 3-way selector Switch

Hardware:

  • Black Hardware
  • Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
  • Diamond Plate Pickguard
  • Black barrel knob

Colors:

  • Pitch Black (PB) satin

See also:.



Pierced SG

Epiphone Pierced SG
Epiphone Pierced SG
Epiphone Pierced SG
Epiphone Pierced SG
  • 2001-2002

Body:

  • Mahogany Body with X Cut-out

Neck:

  • Bolt-on maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
  • Dovewing headstock with red "E" logo
  • Rosewood fingerboard with "X" inlays
  • Double Pierced Headstock with Rings
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronnics:

  • 2 E-Series open-coil humbuckers
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way Selector Switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome Hardware
  • Tune-O-Matic Bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • No pickguard
  • Black barrel knobs

Colors:

  • Distressed Flat Black Finish

See also:



Bully

Epiphone Bully
Epiphone Bully
Epiphone BullyPlayer Pack
Epiphone BullyPlayer Pack
  • 2001-2002

Body:

  • Laminated alder/maple body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on maple neck with "Super Slide" satin finish
  • Indian Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Dovewing headstock with Epsilon E logo
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 E-Series Open-coil humbuckers
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way Selector Switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome Hardware
  • No pickguard
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Blood Stain
  • Bruise Purple
  • Just Black

Player Pack:

See also:



Elitist Models


Elitist '61 SG

Epiphone Elitist '61 SG
Epiphone Elitist '61 SG
Epiphone Elitist '61 SG
Epiphone Elitist '61 SG
Epiphone Elitist '61 SG
Epiphone Elitist '61 SG Faded
  • 2002-2008

Body:

  • Book-matched African Mahogany body
  • Book-matched mahogany top

Neck:

  • 1-piece set mahogany neck with dovetail neckjoint
  • Rosewood fingerboard with real Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays
  • Tombstone headstock with pearl holly inlay
  • 2-screw, 2-ply truss rod cover with "Gibson" or "Elitist" engraving
  • Bone nut
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Binding:

  • Single-ply neck

Electronics:

  • USA 50SR & 60ST pickups
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Die-cast Grover tuners
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • 4-ply black/white pickguard
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)
  • Worn Cherry (WC)

See also:



Elitist '61 SG Reissue (Japan)

Epiphone Elite SG '61 Reissue
Epiphone Elite SG '61 Reissue
  • 2003-2005

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with Trapezoid inlays
  • Gibson-style Open-Book headstock
  • 2-screw truss rod cover
  • 24.75" Scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • USA Classic Pickups
  • 2. Vol 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Black reflector knobs
  • Hard case included

Colors

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)
  • Worn Brown (WB)
  • Worn Cherry (WC)

See also:



Epiphone SG Japan


SG-70

Epiphone SG-70
Epiphone Japan SG-70

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard with pearl trapezoid inlays
  • 2-screw truss rod cover
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 Humbucker pickups
  • 2 Vol. 1 Tone, 1 Master Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Ebony (EB)
  • Antique White (AW)

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61-SG LQ

Epiphone SG-LQ Japan
Epiphone Les Paul 61 SG LQ-Series Japan

Body:

  • 2-piece mahogany body
  • Catalyzed lacquer finish

Neck:

  • Mahogany neck with long tenon neck joint
  • Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
  • Open-book headstock with crown inlay
  • 2-screw bell TRC
  • Bone nut
  • 17 degree headstock angle
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • 2 PAF humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Grover green key tuners
  • ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
  • Black reflector knobs

See Also:



Signature Models


Tony Iommi G-400

Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400
Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400
Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400
Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400 Headstock

Body:

  • Mahogany body

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with cross inlays
  • Tony Iommi signature on truss rod cover
  • Crown inlay on headstock
  • 24 frets
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.68" nut width

Electronics:

  • Gibson USA Tony Iommi humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Black Chrome hardware
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
  • 14:1 ratio Grover tuners
  • Black pickguard
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Ebony (EB)

See Also:




Doubleneck Models


G-1275 Standard

Epiphone G-1275
Epiphone G-1275 Standard Flame Top
Epiphone G-1275
Epiphone G-1275 Standard Plain Top
Epiphone G-1275
Epiphone G-1275 Standard Flame Top
  • 1996

Body:

  • Alder or laminated mahogany body
  • Flame maple or plain top

Neck:

  • Bolt-on Mahogany necks
  • Rosewood fingerboards with split parallelogram inlays
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.85" nut width (12-string)
  • 1.68" nut width (6-string)

Binding:

  • 1-ply neck

Electronics:

  • 2 covered Alnico Classic
  • 2 covered Alnico Hot humbuckers
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • Two 3-way selector switches
  • Neck selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Tune-o-matic bridges with classic tailpieces
  • Black speed knobs
  • Vintage-style tuners

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Alpine White (AW)



G-1275 Custom

Epiphone G-1275 Custom
Epiphone G-1275
Epiphone G-1275 Custom
2014 Epiphone G-1275
2014 Epiphone G-1275 Custom
2014 Epiphone G-1275
2014 Epiphone G-1275 Custom
  • Model EGDC
  • Model EGDN (2014)
  • 1996-2012
  • 2014 Limited Edition

Body:

  • Alder or laminated mahogany body
  • Flame maple veneer (1996-2012)
  • Mahogany veneer (2014)

Neck:

  • Set Mahogany necks with 1960's SlimTaper profile
  • Rosewood fingerboards with "split parallelogram" inlays
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 20 medium frets
  • 24.75" scale
  • 1.85" nut width (12-string)
  • 1.68" nut width (6-string)

Binding:

  • Single-ply neck

Electronics:

  • 2 Covered Alnico Classic (12)
  • 2 Open-coil Alnico Hot humbuckers (6)
  • 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
  • Two 3-way selector switches (pickups)
  • One Master 3-way selector switch (6, 12, both)
  • Neck selector switch

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware (1996-2012)
  • Nickel hardware (2014)
  • Tune-o-matic bridges with claw tailpieces
  • Black speed knobs
  • Vintage-style tuners

Colors:

  • Cherry (CH)
  • Alpine White (AW)



Non-Standard Scale Models


SG Express

Epiphone SG Express
Epiphone SG Express
Epiphone SG Express
Epiphone SG Express
Epiphone Les Paul Express
Epiphone SG Express Headstock
  • 2010-2013

Body:

  • Mahogany undersized body

Neck:

  • Bolt-on hard maple SlimTaper profile
  • Tapered heel with recessed bolts
  • Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
  • Gold "Special" silkscreen on headstock
  • Express logo on truss rod cover
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 21 medium jumbo frets
  • 22.0" scale
  • 1.69" nut width

Electronics:

  • Open Coil 700T/650R humbuckers
  • 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
  • 3-way selector switch

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Premium diecast tuners
  • Epiphone FB-601 string-thru bridge
  • Black reflector knobs

Colors:

  • Worn Black (WK)
  • Worn Cherry (WC)

See also:




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