The Guitar That Powered the First Generation of Hard Rock
The Epiphone SG Standard from the new Inspired by Gibson Collection, recreates the legendary 1960s classic that powered the first generation of hard rock and heavy metal bands including The Who, Cream, AC/DC, and Black Sabbath. The guitar features the historic SG profile with “batwing” pickguard, a pair of Epiphone's Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers, and 18:1 ratio Epiphone Deluxe Tuners. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, GraphTech® NuBone™ nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite Case is available. Available in Heritage Cherry, Ebony, and Alpine White gloss finishes.
Body Style
SG
Body Shape
SG
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Finish
Gloss
Profile
60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech NuBone®
Nut Width
43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
Trapezoid
Joint
Glued in; Set Neck
Finish
Nickel
Bridge
Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
Epiphone LockTone™ Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Epiphone Deluxe Tuners 18:1 ratio
Pickguard
5-Ply, Black
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Control Knobs
Black Top Hats with Inserts
Strap Buttons
2 - bottom and heel
Neck Pickup
Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ Neck
Bridge Pickup
Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO™ Bridge
Controls
2- Volume, 2- Tone CTS pots
Pickup Selector
3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack
1/4"
Strings Gauge
.10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46
Case
Optional SG Hard Case 940-EGCS; SG EpiLite™ Case 940-EGHG
