Epiphone SG question...

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I was in my local GC (and checked the price at Musicians Friend) and they're selling a Epiphone SG model (bolt on neck) for $149.00. The one at GC appeared to have just been removed from the box and had absolutely no shop wear. And hell, I can find $149 in the folds of my couch.

With that said... I understand this is about the cheapest model they make but I have a pair of early 70's Gibson Humbuckers and a set of Schaller tuners just sitting around and as I was looking at this guitar I thought that it might make a good "beater" for taking out jamming when I'm not too concerned about dings etc.

What can I expect from the Epipone build. I've never owned one so I have nothing really to go on other than what I read here. Again, I consider $149 to be so low that even if the thing blows up in 6 months I can use it to experiment finishing guitar bodies and maybe try doing a refret just for the hell of it.
 
You seem like you're already convinced...


Seriously though, although I've never played one, you'll get what you pay for at $149. Is that the list price or is it on sale?

Try looking the model up at www.harmony-central.com in the user reviews.

Ultimately though, sit down and play it without an amp. If you like the way it sounds/plays unplugged, then you're golden because you are replacing the pickups and the tuners anyway......
 
Easto said:
What can I expect from the Epipone build. I've never owned one so I have nothing really to go on other than what I read here. Again, I consider $149 to be so low that even if the thing blows up in 6 months I can use it to experiment finishing guitar bodies and maybe try doing a refret just for the hell of it.
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dont expect ANYTHING .... plywood and photo-top ... usually you get what you pay for ...

maybe a better idea to get something "better" used, e.g. w/ decent wood and a set neck ...

[just 2 weeks ago, a 1980ies hohner neck-thru guitar went was sold on e-bay for 122 bucks - now THAT is a sweet project for swapping stuff into it]


(but that is just my set of preferences)

on the other hand ... 150 bucks aint too much, either ... its just ... anytime i bought something that cheap, i ended up regretting it :rolleyes: :( ... you get to a certain point where its no fun playing a guitar even when they gave it to you for free ...

as mentioned earlier ... check it out and see what happens ... 1 in 50 of those will still be a good guitar

best of luck
alfred
 
Lower-end Epiphones are fun to play (recklessly). I can't vouch for the SG models, but I used to have an LP-100. I played it for about ten years before I picked up an Epi LP Standard. I just love these things.
 
Never hurts to have a beater. I just wish MY couch had $150 in it!!

H2H
 
The bolt-ons don't have quite as much sustain as I like. But Epiphone SGs are decent, even the low-end models.
 
I understand and thanks for all the input.

Yes, it is a $149 guitar and I don't expect much. I own several nice guitars and I can tell the difference in build quality. I'm also sort of a Luthier in the making and having something that cheap to work on.(and not worrying about destroying it past the point of no return) is a plus. But no, I have not made my mind up yet. Just putting it out there. I will check HC right now though.
 
Hey Easto- I'm kinda in the same boat as you, I have several nice guitars but am without an all out electric beater right now. I am really thinking about one of the Agiles or SX guitars from Rondo Music. They seem to get good reviews from people who actually buy them. And I could screw with it all I want and not worry about losing alot of money. Their Les Paul clones are set neck and look pretty good for such a cheap guitar.

Like this:
http://www.rondomusic.net/gg1stutwr.html
or this:
http://www.rondomusic.net/gg1stdmhna.html

http://www.rondomusic.net/electricguitar.html

H2H
 
I have a korean Epi SG G400 model, store bought with intonation problems. I had to take it back twice until the problem was resolved. Some people have mentioned that the Made in China Models are less prone to leave the factory with problems. When I bought a LP standard (Made in China) it was just fine.

Luck of the draw I guess.

To have fun and knock around, I'd do what you're doing too :D
 
Yo Easto! I happen to own that model. Don't count on the Shallers fitting the headstock. I replaced the pickups with a pair of Classic 57 humbuckers I had sitting around, and frankly, it rocks! My SG Supreme with the coil taps and the unstable neck has long since been traded, but the Epi SG remains, as my expendable airline axe. Yep- I went through about a dozen of them until I found *one* with a straight neck and perfect intonation, and it has survived the test of time. You've got the right pickups. Just play it, and several more like it, until you find one with no buzzes or other issues. Here's a pic-

http://bardwire.com/images/lgguitarse.jpg

Richie
 
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