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Description
Infuse your sound with the legendary power of metal's founding father with the Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi SG Custom. Crafted in collaboration with the iconic Black Sabbath guitarist, this guitar is a tribute to Tony Iommi's groundbreaking riffs and signature tone. Designed to meet Tony's exacting standards, the SG Custom is not just a collector's item; it's a bona fide heavy metal machine ready to rock any stage.
At the heart of this beast are the Gibson USA Tony Iommi Signature Humbuckers, engineered to deliver the crushing sustain and clarity that defined a genre. Designed with high output and four-conductor wiring, these humbuckers ensure a versatile tonal palette, perfect for both bone-crushing power chords and soaring solos. The classic mahogany SG body and neck offer a robust build, while the 24-fret bound ebony fingerboard, adorned with iron-cross inlays, grants a two-octave range per string, providing both playability and visual flair.
Whether you're channeling the spirit of heavy metal's golden age or crafting your own thunderous path, the Tony Iommi SG Custom stands as a testament to quality and authenticity, built to withstand the rigors of any performance.
Key Features:
- Limited edition guitar designed to Tony Iommi's specifications
- Equipped with two Gibson USA Tony Iommi Signature Humbuckers
- 24-fret neck for expansive two-octave playability per string
- Bound ebony fretboard with distinctive iron-cross inlays
- Classic SG mahogany body and neck construction
Videos
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The Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature SG Guitar
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi SG Custom.
Mods and upgrades
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Consider swapping Roswell pickups for P90s or Mini Humbuckers to emulate the original "Monkey SG" sound.
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Changing to cream pickguard and pickups, along with gold hardware, can alter the guitar's aesthetics significantly.
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Epiphone SG's metric parts may complicate upgrades; consider this if planning modifications.
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Value and pricing
Use cases and applications
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Despite being non-metal players, some find the guitar valuable for its lightweight and fast neck.
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Epiphone Iommi SG is recommended for doom metal enthusiasts due to its humbuckers' compatibility with heavy genres.
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The Iommi SG's pickups and bridge design are noted for capturing energy in a way that suits players interested in lively and expressive tones, especially in heavier music styles.
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Comparisons
User experience
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Iommi pickups are powerful enough to cause physical vibrations, like rattling AC vents, indicating strong output.
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Features and functionality
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The Tony Iommi SG features 24 frets, compared to 22 on the SG Standard, offering a wider range for solos and higher notes.
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Build quality
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The Iommi SG uses a two-piece body and one-piece neck, resembling the 1961 Les Paul SG's construction, which might suggest improved resonance and stability.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 16 Ratings
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Had to have one!
This was the 2nd guitar I purchased. As a huge life long Black Sabbath fan, I pretty much had to own one. Purchased mine from Sweetwater in 2018. The first thing that stood out was the signature pick-ups, they sound amazing! Very comfortable to play sitting or standing, and just feels very solid. Neck feels a bit wider and flatter than my other guitars, but plays just fine. I swapped out the stock tuning keys for some black Hipshot and also installed a black Tusq-nut on mine.
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Awesome Guitar...
Great Guitar Right Out Of The Box... I Did Check Out 3 Though, Got The 2016 With The 2016 Stamp. It Is Awesome The Guitar Was 25% Thinner And A couple Pounds lighter Than The Regular Cut, And Plays Great...Only Thing I Have Done To It Is Put On A Black Sabbath Truss Rod Cover, Put On Chrome 'Top Hat' Volume And Tone Control Knobs And A Chrome 3 Way Switch Top...Looks Like The 2017 New Gibson Guitar...Installed Chrome Hip Shot 18:1 Grip Lock Open Geared Tunners...The One I Got Is Definitely Gibson Quality **Best Pickups in The World ** This Guitar Rocks ***...
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Great guitar, sounds mighty and powerful
The pickups are great, they sound very full. Overall a brilliant guitar!
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In this video, Tony Iommi shows his new signature guitar by Epiphone. He explains the differences from his last Epiphone signature model and he shows the similarities.
In the picture you can see Ozzy holding a signed Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi SG Custom.
Adam Zaars uses the Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi SG Custom, as evidenced by his performance at Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival on August 13th, 2023, captured in the YouTube video "Tribulation Live at Bloodstock 2023 - Full Set on Ronnie James Dio Stage" by Bloodstockfestivals.
Genre Usage
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