My 3 Main Axes
- Thread starter PLX
- Start date
OP
OP
Do you modify them or keep them as is ?
Everyone one them are high end and came stock high end so I had no reason to modify any of them...here are the specs....The SG Modern Figured from Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson™ Collection has the classic SG™ body profile made from mahogany and a maple cap with an AAA-figured maple veneer. Powered by a pair of Epiphone's ProBucker™ humbucker™ pickups with coil-splitting, phase switching, and a treble bleed circuit for a multitude of tones. It also features an ebony fingerboard, asymmetrical SlimTaper™ neck profile with contoured heel, world-class Grover® Locking Rotomatic® 18:1 ratio tuners, and a Graph Tech NuBone™ nut.Body Style
SG
Body Shape
SG
Body Material
Mahogany
Top
3/4" Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Body Profile
Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
24
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech®
Nut Width
43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
TrapezoidFinish
Nickel
Bridge
LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Grover locking Rotomatic; 18:1
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Control Knobs
Clear Top Hats with Ridge
Switch Tip
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - bottom and shoulderNeck Pickup
ProBucker 2™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Bridge Pickup
ProBucker-3™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Controls
2 Volume (2 Push/Pull coil-splits); 2 Tone (1 Push/Pull Phase)
Pickup Selector
3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack
Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickup Covers
Nickel
Joint
Glued in, Set NeckFinish
Gloss
SG
Body Shape
SG
Body Material
Mahogany
Top
3/4" Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Body Profile
Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
24
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech®
Nut Width
43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
TrapezoidFinish
Nickel
Bridge
LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Grover locking Rotomatic; 18:1
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Control Knobs
Clear Top Hats with Ridge
Switch Tip
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - bottom and shoulderNeck Pickup
ProBucker 2™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Bridge Pickup
ProBucker-3™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Controls
2 Volume (2 Push/Pull coil-splits); 2 Tone (1 Push/Pull Phase)
Pickup Selector
3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack
Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickup Covers
Nickel
Joint
Glued in, Set NeckFinish
Gloss
My 2019 epiphone exclusive deluxe limited run Sg Pro G400...
Classic 60s Era "Solid Guitar"
The G-400 Deluxe PRO is inspired by the first generation of SGs made in the 1960s at the legendary Gibson and Epiphone factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan that produced the Les Paul and the Casino. The SG model was originally intended to replace the Les Paul, which temporarily went out of production from 1961-1968. The new G-400 Deluxe PRO is constructed using the same dimensions and build techniques as vintage SGs and features a AAA Flame Maple Veneer top with a Mahogany body and neck with a comfortable 1960's SlimTaper 'D' profile and a 24.75" scale length. The Pau Ferro fingerboard has single ply binding with pearloid Trapezoid inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets, a 12" radius, and an adjustable truss rod with a 'bell' coveNeck Pickup
ProBucker 2™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Bridge Pickup
ProBucker-3™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Controls
2 Volume (2 Push/Pull coil-splits); 2 Tone (1 Push/Pull Phase)
Pickup Selector
3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack
Epiphone He1961-1968avy Duty 1/4"r.
Classic 60s Era "Solid Guitar"
The G-400 Deluxe PRO is inspired by the first generation of SGs made in the 1960s at the legendary Gibson and Epiphone factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan that produced the Les Paul and the Casino. The SG model was originally intended to replace the Les Paul, which temporarily went out of production from 1961-1968. The new G-400 Deluxe PRO is constructed using the same dimensions and build techniques as vintage SGs and features a AAA Flame Maple Veneer top with a Mahogany body and neck with a comfortable 1960's SlimTaper 'D' profile and a 24.75" scale length. The Pau Ferro fingerboard has single ply binding with pearloid Trapezoid inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets, a 12" radius, and an adjustable truss rod with a 'bell' coveNeck Pickup
ProBucker 2™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Bridge Pickup
ProBucker-3™ humbucker w/coil-splitting
Controls
2 Volume (2 Push/Pull coil-splits); 2 Tone (1 Push/Pull Phase)
Pickup Selector
3-way Epiphone toggle
Output Jack
Epiphone He1961-1968avy Duty 1/4"r.
2021 epiphone custom koa Les Paul the epiphone custom koa and the epiphone modern figured Sgs have been recently discontinued and on sale what's left of them.....Body Style
Les Paul
Body Shape
Les Paul
Body Material
Mahogany
Top
Koa
Binding
Multi-ply Top and BA Les Paul Custom With a Koa Top
Epiphone presents the Les Paul™ Custom in Koa. Featuring a mahogany neck with a SlimTaper™ profile, a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, a gorgeous natural koa top, and critically acclaimed ProBucker™ humbucker™ pickups, along with Les Paul Custom style gold hardware, Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1 tuners, CTS® potentiometers, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, Graph Tech® nut, and pearloid inlays.Finish
Gold
Bridge
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Pickguard
5-Ply, Black
Truss Rod
2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply "Les Paul Custom"
Control Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip
Cream
Switch washer
Black; RhyProfile
Slim Taper
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech
Nut Width
43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
Custom BlocksNeck Pickup
ProBucker 2
Bridge Pickup
ProBucker 3
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers
Pickup Selector
3-way Toggle
Output Jack
1/4"
Joint
Glued in, Set Neckthm/Treble in Gold hot stamp ack
Body Fin
Les Paul
Body Shape
Les Paul
Body Material
Mahogany
Top
Koa
Binding
Multi-ply Top and BA Les Paul Custom With a Koa Top
Epiphone presents the Les Paul™ Custom in Koa. Featuring a mahogany neck with a SlimTaper™ profile, a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, a gorgeous natural koa top, and critically acclaimed ProBucker™ humbucker™ pickups, along with Les Paul Custom style gold hardware, Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1 tuners, CTS® potentiometers, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, Graph Tech® nut, and pearloid inlays.Finish
Gold
Bridge
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Pickguard
5-Ply, Black
Truss Rod
2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply "Les Paul Custom"
Control Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip
Cream
Switch washer
Black; RhyProfile
Slim Taper
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech
Nut Width
43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
Custom BlocksNeck Pickup
ProBucker 2
Bridge Pickup
ProBucker 3
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers
Pickup Selector
3-way Toggle
Output Jack
1/4"
Joint
Glued in, Set Neckthm/Treble in Gold hot stamp ack
Body Fin
You're lucky, you're happy with your guitars, out of the box.
I just like modding my guitars to my liking .
I just like modding my guitars to my liking .
I figured they are already high end build so if not broke why fix it..both the epiphone Alnico classic vintage humbuckers and epiphone pro buckers are highly acclaimed pickups made the same exact way with the same materials as the Gibson 490 humbuckers and Gibson burst buckers CTS Electronics.. Abr bridge the works..so I'm happy..the 2019 epiphone exclusive deluxe limited run Sg Pro G400 is crafted the exact same way as the Gibson Kalamazoo original 1961 Sgs..the specs are all above to read...
Epiphone has really upped their game in recent years .
Here's my "Inspired By Gibson" series Epi LP. The fit and finish on this guitar is nothing short of spectacular!
Is that Strat something you put together? I really like that
This guitar comes equipped with neck pickup for rich, warm tones, perfect for capturing the essence of vintage rock and blues. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the world of electric guitars, the Epiphone Exclusive Deluxe Limited Run SG Pro G400 offers timeless style and performance that's sure to inspire.
I'm very glad I found this model in 2022 in honey burst color they are not easy to find on the used market because they have become a collectors guitar..I got mine off the used market paid $650.00 for it and worth every cent..
Given the fact that its a collectors item, I'm thinking it would cost significantly more in the coming years.
I would imagine it will some have this crazy notion that modern Epiphones hold no value and won't go up in price thats simply not true..the specs of this epiphone exclusive deluxe limited run Sg Pro G 400 I posted I don't know if you seen it but go through the specs and you'll see why it's a collectors it was crafted the same exact way as the Kalamazoo 1961 Sgs the very same techniques were used ..
I think value is subjective, if you're thinking that guitars need to appreciate in value then you're better of buying antique ones. But for playing quality, that highly depends on the player.