Epiphone
SG Special, Sparkling Burgundy
ElectricSGBeginner-friendly
No ratings yet$449
The Epiphone SG Special, Sparkling Burgundy is an electric guitar built on an SG body. The build combines a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.72" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar / Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar. Typically listed around $449. Typical styles include Rock, Classic Rock and Blues Rock.
Best for
RockClassic RockBlues RockPunk
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 | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar / Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge | Lightning Bolt Wrap Around Combo |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar |
| Case | Optional SG Hard Case 940-EGCS; SG EpiLite™ Case 940-EGHG |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat Knobs with nickel inserts |
| Controls | 2- Volume, 2- Tone |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Joint | Glued in; Set Neck |
| Model | EISPSBUNH1 |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone® |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Heavy-Duty Epiphone |
| Pickguard | 5-Ply, Black |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Epiphone toggle |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - bottom and back of heel |
| String gauges | .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46 |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory buttons |
| Street price | $449 |
