Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG Signature Electric Guitar - Ember Red

Fatoumata Diawara’s music bridges tradition and modern expression, blending West African roots with a global creative voice that is unmistakably her own. That same balance of artistry and functionality defines the Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG signature electric guitar. Inspired by the Epiphone Muse SG, this model features a mahogany body finished with the Grammy nominee's signature graphics, paired with a set mahogany neck shaped to a comfortable Custom C profile. A bound rosewood fretboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays supports smooth playability, while dual Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers and advanced electronics deliver a wide tonal range. Lastly, coil splitting and a phase switch expand its sonic flexibility, making this signature SG a refined yet expressive instrument.

Alnico Classic PRO Pickups With Expanded Tonal Control

The Fatoumata Diawara SG is equipped with a pair of Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers voiced for warmth, clarity, and balance. Each pickup features its own volume control with push/pull coil splitting, allowing access to single-coil textures alongside full humbucker output. One tone control includes a push/pull phase switch, unlocking out-of-phase sounds when both pickups are engaged. This versatile electronics layout supports everything from articulate rhythm work to expressive lead tones without sacrificing definition.

Custom C Neck Profile for Comfortable, Familiar Feel

A set mahogany neck with a Custom C profile gives the Fatoumata Diawara SG a smooth, approachable playing feel suited to a wide range of styles. The bound rosewood fingerboard offers a comfortable surface for extended sessions, while 22 medium jumbo frets and a 24.75" scale length provide the familiar response players expect from a classic SG design. Pearloid trapezoid inlays complete the look while maintaining clear visual reference across the neck.

LockTone Hardware and Stable Performance

Premium hardware ensures reliable performance onstage and in the studio. A LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone stop bar tailpiece provide solid sustain and consistent intonation, while Epiphone locking tuners help maintain tuning stability during demanding performances. A Graph Tech nut further supports smooth tuning response, and gold-plated hardware adds a refined visual contrast to the guitar’s bold finish.

Signature Artwork and Coordinated Custom Appointments

The mahogany body is accented by single-ply binding and finished with Fatoumata’s alluring, distinctive signature artwork, giving the instrument a visual identity that reflects her creative spirit. Coordinated details including red pickup rings, Speed knobs, rear control covers and a matching toggle switch tip create a cohesive aesthetic that stands apart from traditional SG styling.

An SG Built for Expression

The Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG electric guitar honors a singular artist while remaining a deeply practical instrument for modern players. Its versatile electronics, comfortable neck profile, durable construction and distinctive visual identity support expressive playing across styles and settings. Designed to reflect Fatoumata’s creative voice while giving musicians the tools to shape their own, this SG stands as both a statement instrument and a reliable partner for stage and studio work.