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The Epiphone SG Special

Description
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 shape: Double cutaway
- Body type: Solidbody
- Body material: Solid wood
- Top wood: Not applicable
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: '60s SlimTaper D
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Material: Other
- Radius: 12"
- Fret size: Medium
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
- 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
- Control layout: Master volume, tone
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Coil tap or split: No
- Kill switch: No
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: Wraparound
- Tailpiece: Not applicable
- Tuning machines: Deluxe sealed
- Color: Chrome
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: Body finish
- Case: Sold separately, limited edition
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: China
Reviews
4.25
108 Reviews
84%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
An Exceptional Value!
A long time ago I had a "1964" Gibson SG. I had to sell it In the early 90's. I always Wanted Another SG. But After having the real deal I just could not be satisfied with a lesser version or so I thought at that time,and could not afford to get one like I had again So I just went on for years Wanting one..Well I finally had things going good and could finally indulge my desires for that SG feel again. I went to GC after several other shops and several other SG's. I had Intended on spending a very large sum of Money on the Expensive big Brother of this. I had tried out 3 that all cost more then my first car did by a long shot.. I heard a 17 yr old kid playing one of these and said "HUH?" Wait a Minute. Now seriously this is their Bottom dollar version It can't compare to the Real Deal! Um 3 Chords into my test run I was In love!And when I walked out the door with one brand new for like 10% of what I intended on spending I was Ecstatic! This Guitar Looks,feels, And Sounds Enough like my old one that I am Gonna buy the other two colors available and just smile every time I play One. This just might be THE Best value on the Wall in My Opinion...
Most Liked Negative Review
Buyers Remorse
I'm just starting to play six strings again after about ten years of working to hard. I no longer had a solid body electric so I purchased this one. I wish I'd bought something a little nicer or at least bought something dinged up off the wrack. It's got problems. Loose tuners and some serious fitting problems. It's a shame because the finish is nice and I love the way the neck feels. I've had it a week. It's hardly been played and I've babied it the whole time. The bridge pickup isn't level and I couldn't adjust it to make it right. The back strap lug is counter sunk and twisted just from hanging on a strap as I've never set it on the floor or dropped it. And the nut is glued in slightly askew. It's buzzy at the first two frets too.
- Practicing51
- Jamming46
- Small Venues16
- Recording13
- School Bands9
- Fret Buzz16
- Craftsmanship13
- Poor Pick Up9
- Flat Sound5
- Loose 3 way switch, bad tunners1
- Experienced32
- Novice30
- Child2
- Professional Musician2
- Fun To Play55
- Good Feel52
- Good Tone43
- Good Pick Up34
- Solid Electronics30
Reviewed by 108 customers
Amazing starter guitar
submitteda year ago
byRobert
fromKansas City, MO
I love this as a starter guitar cause it has good sound quality and it's cheap for just starting off, i recommend this guitar 10/10
Nice Guitar
submitteda year ago
byJim
fromJoliet Illinois
Like the sound no fret buzz on any strings love the flat black, decent guitar not heavy. Just terrible tunners.
Very impressive
submitteda year ago
byKenneth
fromKnoxville, Tn
I decided based on the sell price I'd add this to my collection. I've been playing for 54 years and have owned many quality guitars.. I now play nothing but Epi's. Didn't know what to anticipate with this guitar. All I can say is it was literally flawless. I didn't have to do anything to this guitar. The set-up was spot on and Epi went above and beyond their call of duty. I am highly impressed and can say nothing derogatory about this guitar. I will eventually change out the nut and tuners but why fix it when it ain't broke. This is a lot of guitar for the money. I'm deeply impressed
Awesome
submitted2 years ago
byJeff
fromRochester, nyJeff
Love it
Just bad out of box
submitted2 years ago
byJohnny
fromCleveland
Cracked neck out of a Squier box. Returning for something better.
I love my new guitar!
Verified Buyer
submitted2 years ago
byMark
fromLithia Springs, GA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
It is so beautiful and the design is flawless! When I opened it for Christmas I was so pleased and happy with the look, sound, and everything about it. There wasn't a scratch on it and I couldn't have asked for better!
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitteda year ago
asked bySteve
fromPalm springs
Is this available in left hand orientation?
Unfortunately, no.submitted2 years ago
asked bySam I Am
fromBloomington, MN
What is the scale length of the guitar and how many frets does it have?
Scale length: 24.75". Number of frets: 22.submitted2 years ago
asked byOwen
fromDetroit mi
How long is the guitar
The Epiphone Limited-Edition SG is about 39"submitted3 years ago
asked byGeorge
fromWalton Ky.
What is weight of limited edition special-1. It says made from mahogany.
All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs.submitted3 years ago
asked byNone
fromLogansport, La.
So sorry to bother you again but one more question about this Epiphone guitar! Can you tell me what the neck radius is in inches? If like an old Gibson SG Standard I once owned I know it is a few inches bigger (fatter) than a Fender Tele I once also owned but I would like to know for sure! The Gibson was a much more comfortable fit than the Tele for my fairly big hands! Thank you!
SlimTaper™ D Scale Length 577.34 mm / 22.729 in Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in Fret Count 22 Frets Medium Jumbo Nut Material White Plastic Nut Width 41 mm / 1.614 insubmitted3 years ago
asked byNone
fromLogansport, La.
@ actually. #1 What is the country of origin? and #2 Dimension of neck "width" in inches?
Made in Indonesia Neck shape: '60s SlimTaper Dsubmitted6 years ago
asked byDoug
fromNevada
Epiphone limited edition sg special solid mahogany body, Cherry : Is the body one continuous piece of wood or separate sections of wood that are glued together?
It's 1 solid piece of wood for the body.submitted8 years ago
asked byE
fromundisclosed
What kind/gauge stings are used with this guitar?
Strings are D'Addario® 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46

































