Epiphone
SG Tribute, Ebony
ElectricSGBeginner-friendly
No ratings yet$279
An electric guitar from Epiphone, the SG Tribute, Ebony uses an SG body. The build combines a Okoume (Gaboon Mahogany) or Sapelli (Sapelli Mahogany) body, Mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are Epiphone 650R Ceramic Humbucker / Epiphone 700T Ceramic Humbucker. Typically listed around $279. It is commonly associated with Rock, Hard Rock and Metal.
Best for
RockHard RockMetal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews71
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
71
Build
61
Value
81
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Okoume (Gaboon Mahogany) or Sapelli (Sapelli Mahogany) |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Epiphone 650R Ceramic Humbucker / Epiphone 700T Ceramic Humbucker |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone 700T Ceramic Humbucker |
| Case | Optional Gig Bag (940-EPIGIG) |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed |
| Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Crown, Silver Silk Screen |
| Joint | Bolt-On |
| Model | E1SGTEBNH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone 650R Ceramic Humbucker |
| Nut | White Urite |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply SG Special |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Switchwasher | Black with Rhythm/Treble Gold Hot Stamp |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell; Tribute in White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Premium Die-Cast; 15:1 Ratio |
| Street price | $279 |
