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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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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
https://www.musiciansfr
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
https://www.musiciansfr
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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"
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Source: owned and played several low-end Epiphones.
1- The stock tailpiece has non-adjustable saddles. You will never get it intonated correctly. You'll have to replace it with aftermarket if you want your guitar to be in tune.
2- SGs have horrible neck dive. You have to hold the neck up while playing because the strap button is so far back.
3- Like all Gibson-style headstocks, they're difficult to keep in tune because the strings don't go straight through the nut. Bending strings tends to make the strings catch in the nut.
That said, Epiphone's quality control on their cheapest guitars is better than Squier's, and you're less likely to get a guitar with off-center pickups/bridge or bad frets.
The pickups are really hot and sound good with high gain for classic rock/metal.
Cleans are muddy and so is low-tuned modern metal, but that's not why you're buying an SG.
I recommend the SG Special E1 or LP Special E1 for an extra $50. They come with an intonatable bridge and the transparent finishes look really nice.
The LP doesn't have as much neck dive as the SG.
The strings aren't straight-pull, but if you want Gibson style they'll all have that same problem.
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If you just want a beginner guitar, there are a lot more options under $200.
I also have one of the next model up (can't recall exactly, and I'm not near it now) that has the tune-o-matic bridge instead of the wraparound, and love it even more. I've had that one about 1 year.
This is a great deal on a starter guitar, or something you want to mod. Even if you beat it up, you'll get most of your money back out if you sell it later. Better yet, get your fun, and when you move up, give it to some young kid who can't afford one.
By the way, the wraparound bridge is compensated, so the intonation is fine as long as you don't change string gauge. It's not perfect once you change brand of strings, but it's definitely well within the realm of acceptable.
Source: owned and played several low-end Epiphones.
1- The stock tailpiece has non-adjustable saddles. You will never get it intonated correctly. You'll have to replace it with aftermarket if you want your guitar to be in tune.
2- SGs have horrible neck dive. You have to hold the neck up while playing because the strap button is so far back.
3- Like all Gibson-style headstocks, they're difficult to keep in tune because the strings don't go straight through the nut. Bending strings tends to make the strings catch in the nut.
That said, Epiphone's quality control on their cheapest guitars is better than Squier's, and you're less likely to get a guitar with off-center pickups/bridge or bad frets.
The pickups are really hot and sound good with high gain for classic rock/metal.
Cleans are muddy and so is low-tuned modern metal, but that's not why you're buying an SG.
I recommend the SG Special E1 or LP Special E1 for an extra $50. They come with an intonatable bridge and the transparent finishes look really nice.
The LP doesn't have as much neck dive as the SG.
The strings aren't straight-pull, but if you want Gibson style they'll all have that same problem.
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https://www.musiciansfriend.com/g...5000191000 [musiciansfriend.com]
If you just want a beginner guitar, there are a lot more options under $200.
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It's the time, NAMM was just recently so they have to clear the stock for the new models.
Own a RG550 from 1989. They are nice as well.
They are at Guitar Center as well. Check them out in person if you have one nearby.
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that'd be the most versatile option that doesn't require you to plug into a laptop or pc all the time
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