Epiphone
SG Custom, Ebony
ElectricSG
No ratings yet$629
Inspired by the 1960s classic with Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers! The Epiphone SG Custom from the new Inspired by Gibson Collection recreates the legendary 1960s era SG with “LP-Custom” style binding that became a hard rock and heavy metal classic. The SG debuted in 1961 to replace the Les Paul which had been temporarily discontinued because of low sales. The SG Custom features an Ebony fingerboard, LP Custom style inlay, gold hardware, and Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers with CTS electronics. Available in an Ebony finish.
Best for
RockHard RockClassic RockMetal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews70
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
65
Value
73
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Alnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PRO |
| Binding | Single-ply Fretboard, 5-ply Headstock |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge | LockTone™ ABR Tune-o-matic |
| Bridge pickup | Alnico Classic PRO |
| Case | Optional |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats with Insert Knob |
| Controls | 2- Volume, 2- Tone CTS electronics |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Traditional LP Custom ‘Split Diamond’ Inlay with 5-ply binding |
| Joint | Glued in |
| Model | EISCEBGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck pickup | Alnico Classic PRO |
| Nut | Graph Tech® |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | Black |
| Pickup Covers | Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Epiphone toggle |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46 |
| Switch Tip | Ivory (White on Alpine White Model) |
| Switchwasher | Black with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black 2-ply, Blank |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory Plastic Button |
| Street price | $629 |
