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Epiphone Limited-Edition SG Special-I Electric Guitar (Pelham Blue) Expired

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Musician's Friend has Epiphone Limited-Edition SG Special-I Electric Guitar (Pelham Blue) on sale for $149. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Body
    • Body shape: Double cutaway
    • Body type: Solid body
    • Body material: Solid wood
    • Top wood: Not applicable
    • Body wood: Mahogany
    • Body finish: Gloss
    • Orientation: Right handed
  • Neck
    • Neck shape: '60s SlimTaper D
    • Neck wood: Mahogany
    • Joint: Set-in
    • Scale length: 24.75"
    • Truss rod: Standard
    • Neck finish: Gloss
  • Fretboard
    • Material: Other
    • Radius: 12"
    • Fret size: Medium
    • Number of frets: 22
    • Inlays: Dot
    • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
  • Pickups
    • Configuration: HH
    • Neck: 650R
    • Middle: Not applicable
    • Bridge: 700T
    • Brand: Epiphone
    • Active or passive pickups: Passive
    • Series or parallel: Series
    • Piezo: No
    • Active EQ: No
    • Special electronics: None
  • Controls
    • Control layout: Master volume, tone
    • Pickup switch: 3-way
    • Coil tap or split: No
    • Kill switch: No
  • Hardware
    • Bridge type: Fixed
    • Bridge design: Wraparound
    • Tailpiece: Not applicable
    • Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed
    • Color: Chrome
  • Other
    • Number of strings: 6-string

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Edited February 6, 2024 at 07:02 PM by
Featuring Epiphone ceramic open-coil humbuckers.

Epiphone's Ltd. Ed. SG-Special-I is a great way for new players to get started on electric guitar at a price anyone can afford. The SG-Special-1 has the same classic "SG" tone, look and feel that's gone virtually unchanged for over 50 years and players from all genres around the world recognize the "SG" as one of the best and most distinctive electric guitars ever made. But seasoned pros will also love the Ltd. Ed. SG Special-1 for its powerful ceramic open-coil humbuckers and smooth, easy-to-play mahogany SlimTaper neck. Plus, the Ltd. Ed. SG-Special-1 comes in three beautiful classic color finishes, Cherry, Ebony, and Pelham Blue.

The limited-edition SG Special-1 joins the fan-favorite Special-1 Series designed to bring superior sound and historic Epiphone-style to players just starting out, as well as to veterans who want a "workhorse" guitar to take on the road that's lightweight but makes no compromise in electronics and hardware.

The "SG" profile is one of the most recognized in rock and roll. First introduced in the early 1960s, "SG" guitars have been the driving force behind heavy metal, hard rock, jam bands and British rock. And now with the Ltd. Ed. SG-Special-I, Epiphone fans around the world can enjoy owning and playing a real Epiphone "SG" at a great price.

The Ltd. Ed. SG Special-1 has a mahogany body cut to the historic SG profile and a bolt-on mahogany neck featuring the same SlimTaper profile enjoyed by owners of iconic Epiphones like the Les Paul Standard and the Casino. The mahogany neck's fingerboard has 22 easy-to-press medium-jumbo frets with pearloid dot inlays, just like vintage SGs. Even though new players might favor the Ltd. Ed. SG Special-1, this SG boasts many of the same specifications found on all SGs, including a 1.68" nut and 24.75" scale length.

This Ltd. Ed. SG Special-1 is powered by an Epiphone Ceramic 700TTM open-coil humbucker in the bridge or lead position and an Epiphone Ceramic 650RTM open-coil humbucker in the neck or rhythm position. Ceramic pickups have been a favorite of hard rock and metal players for decades. Ceramic magnets became more readily available in the late '60s and early '70s just as guitar players were incorporating overdrive and distortion into their sound. Ceramic pickups have a sharp, articulate and saturated tone that's a perfect compliment to the SG Special-1's mahogany body. Pickup selection is made via a standard 3-way pickup selector, and controls include Master Volume and Master Tone, both with classic Black "Speed" knobs.

The Ltd. Ed. SG-Special I has Epiphone's world-renown rock-solid hardware, including a heavy-duty 1/4" jack, easy-turning machine heads with a pro 15:1 tuning ratio, and a classic wrap-around bridge and tailpiece compensated for reliable intonation.

Features
Body
Body shape: Double cutaway
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: Not applicable
Body wood: Mahogany
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: '60s SlimTaper D
Neck wood: Mahogany
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 24.75"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
Material: Other
Radius: 12"
Fret size: Medium
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Dot
Nut width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
Pickups
Configuration: HH
Neck: 650R
Middle: Not applicable
Bridge: 700T
Brand: Epiphone
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: No
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: None
Controls
Control layout: Master volume, tone
Pickup switch: 3-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No
Hardware
Bridge type: Fixed
Bridge design: Wraparound
Tailpiece: Not applicable
Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed
Color: Chrome
Other
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Body finish
Case: Sold separately, limited edition
Accessories: None
Country of origin: China

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I have a LP special version of this one. It's a great mod platform. The tuners were terrible. I swapped the tuners, nut and the pickups and it's a real player now.
nice...if you want a light comfortable easy to wield guitar, I think these babies tend to be lighter than most other gibson and fender guitars. excellent fret access all the way down the neck. If you tend to dislike most Gibson families electric guitar, then this is probably the exception to the rule, you'll probably love it (esp if coming from the fender side of things)

also, my friend above is correct. if you are patient on ebay, reverb, fb marketplace, craigslist or find good sales at the big internet music stores, you can get some locking tuners to take this bad boy to a 'whole nother level! Could a bigsby be in your future?! Magic 8 ball says "all signs point to yes"

*shaboing* EEK!EEK!EEK!

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02-06-2024 at 10:04 AM.

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I have a LP special version of this one. It's a great mod platform. The tuners were terrible. I swapped the tuners, nut and the pickups and it's a real player now.
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02-06-2024 at 05:10 PM.
nice...if you want a light comfortable easy to wield guitar, I think these babies tend to be lighter than most other gibson and fender guitars. excellent fret access all the way down the neck. If you tend to dislike most Gibson families electric guitar, then this is probably the exception to the rule, you'll probably love it (esp if coming from the fender side of things)

also, my friend above is correct. if you are patient on ebay, reverb, fb marketplace, craigslist or find good sales at the big internet music stores, you can get some locking tuners to take this bad boy to a 'whole nother level! Could a bigsby be in your future?! Magic 8 ball says "all signs point to yes"

*shaboing* EEK!EEK!EEK!
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02-07-2024 at 03:41 AM.
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Looks to be a Slick Deal.. too bad my wife will kill me if I buy another guitar.
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02-07-2024 at 07:50 AM.
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Killer color, I have a black one but wish I had this one.
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02-07-2024 at 09:28 AM.
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Bought one of these sometime back. They're well built for the money, but the pickups and tuners aren't the best. Swapped them out with some spare Grovers and Burstbucker Pros I had laying around. Great office guitar now!
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FYI, all 3 colors are on sale for $149.00.
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Would this be good for someone thinking about learning guitar electronically?
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02-07-2024 at 11:51 AM.
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Would this be good for someone thinking about learning guitar electronically?
Yes, good beginner guitar if you're on a budget.
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Dont be silly. She won't kill you. She'll call the police and false accuse you and they will haul you away.
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This is _the_ deal to buy an inexpensive new electric guitar, imho.
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Quote from SplendidMorning215 :
I have a LP special version of this one. It's a great mod platform. The tuners were terrible. I swapped the tuners, nut and the pickups and it's a real player now.
How is the neck and frets from factory? If fit and finish there is good, I might pick it up and do the same!
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I want a guitar for Rocksmith. I know nothing. This or a Yamaha PAC112V?
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