A good introduction to the SG

As a budget player, I couldn't get a Gibson right away so I have started using this one. The general sound is very close to traditional SG's however, when comparing to Gibson SG's, I think the pickups are sounding a bit muddier. But if you want to use this guitar as a modding platform, this shouldn't be a problem. The neck is wide in this one, which made me comfortable but if you like thin necks, this one might not be the right choice for you. I also found this one comfortable for touring with since it was relatively cheaper ghahahaha. Other than that, if you are a budget player who wants to get introduced to SGs but don't want to pay a fortune - I'd say give it a go until you get the real deal.

Perfect

One of my main guitars. Sounds and plays amazing. Thank you Angus Young for making me want to get this beauty.

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First epiphone.

Never was a huge sg fan, but when I saw the natural wood satin, I had to have it. My only complaint is the setup when I purchased it, absolutely terrible. Strings got way further away from the neck the closer it got to the higher notes the fret being nearly a quarter inch high lol. Quick truss rod adjustment and bridge height, and this is the lowest string action of all my guitars. No fret buzz, no other issues, incredible warmth in the neck position, as heavy as you want to get in bridge position. One thing I love is that the parts of the guitar that you contact with the most have become almost as polished as any high gloss finish. Great guitar, great price, great looking.

Great guitar for beginners and pros alike

Traded this for an Epiphone LP standard and have had no regrets since. Its well known that the superb quality of Epiphones these days makes it unjustifiable to spend so much on Gibsons, and this guitar is a perfect example of that.

My favourite part of this instrument is the neck- I have never played anything so perfect! It is perfect to my tastes, and the fret board itself is beautifully crafted.

I knew just from the feel of this guitar that it was a keeper, and have since replaced the stock pups with a pair of Gibson's Angus Young customs and plan to work on upgrading the tuners soon.

You'll never get the feel-good factor you get from saying 'hey I own a Gibson' from playing this, and to be fair that's one of the few reasons I force myself to keep my real Gibson SG, but with a bit of handywork this instrument can easily be transformed into a pure-bread Gibson killing machine!

My #3 favorite electric I own.

I saw this at a guitar center, and I fell in love. I got it as a Christmas present in 2015 (I believe). I eventually replaced its Grover tuners with a Gibson G-force I bought online for about $100. I had to file the tuner holes a bit so it would fit. At school someone stole one of the tone knobs, so I took the other off and replaced them with chrome dome top knobs off of my P-bass. I put 2 stickers my girlfriend made me on it. One that says "C+K 8-25-19" on the truss rod cover, and one that said "spooky" on the pick guard (in between the pickups).

A gorgeous tone from an inexpensive guitar!

This guitar has been my trusty electric for almost four years now. It is in the mid range of Epiphone guitars and is one of the most cost effective and quality instruments you can buy! I own the 1966 Gibson reissue version that features a full face pick guard and it is nearly identical to a 66' Gibson model! Gorgeous tone, and a wonderfully playable neck make this guitar a keeper for years. I love putting on nickel wound strings on mine for a beautiful jazz tone!

DONT BUY THIS GUITAR!!!

if i could give it negitive stars i would. it in general is a horrible guitar, i regret spending money on this. DO NOT BUY THIS GUITAR!!! IT SUCKS

Good, but NOT A GIBSON

Sounds not perfect, not bad. Mediocre guitar for medium price. TERRIBLE NECKDIVE. Recently I got a 2013 Gibson SGJ and these two are incomparable.

Great value!

This moderately-priced instrument packs a lot of value into its six strings. I've always loved the looks of an SG ever since a college buddy bought a Gibson version years ago. I bought mine in 2013 and have enjoyed playing it ever since. I do have occasional problems keeping it in tune, although that could well be operator error.

Great guitar love it nut on these are a bit looser than on an actual Gibson so you to tune it more often but otherwise grea.

This has been one of my best guitars next to the Harley Benton TE-80-NT deluxe series I would place them almost equal as far as being my favorites when I need that Crunchy rock and roll sound I look no further. If I had to compare being a Guitarist to being a Soldier I would say my Harley Benton Is gun it is my powerful weapon, but when I am out of ammo or otherwise have to play that big Hard rock or metal song or riff my SG is like my knife that I keep on my side gives me that ability to push the end of the fight or the end of the show. Don't underestimate or underappreciate this guitar because it's an Epiphone. This guitar is amazing