I like they finally add binding. Previous versions were unbound...
@proteus21034 жыл бұрын
Right? Cream pickup rings or scratchplate would go a long way, too.
@HellcatCustoms4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 G400 Pro that looks unbound, but there's a thin rosewoodish binding covering the fret ends. The cream binding looks 1000% better.
@yobanyhernandez1254 жыл бұрын
The unbound neck grew on, rose wood unbound gives me PRS vibes
@spiritoftime84644 жыл бұрын
It's a shame but at least we don't have pau ferro
@Ale2065Tate4 жыл бұрын
Love the SG, for me is an absolute 'must' in any collection. Badass sound and comfortable AF to play.
@davidwing41504 жыл бұрын
Watching for a while now. I love your reviews. Most talk or play. You play and make comments as you go. I like that. Please keep rollin.
@brinkwolf88134 жыл бұрын
Use to hate those Epi headstocks but started growing on me and now I own three an SG,ES339 AND A DC PRO. Shane you should try out the epiphone dc pro.
@erictoniaschwab10094 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this Shane! Looking at possibly getting one for my 50th birthday in December.
@shermanbrennan33494 жыл бұрын
Just bought the Epiphone SG Pro in cherry yesterday. I've had the cherry and black versions of the standard G400 and they were great but the SG Pro sounds amazing and the neck binding really classes it up. Coil tapping is another big reason i bought this guitar since i also like that clean stratocaster sound which you can get on this. Playing it through my Boss Katana Artist MK2 is just pure awesomeness!!
@BeefGeneral3 жыл бұрын
This guitar with an artist mk2 would be amazing. I'm still rocking the original katana 50. Played a white G400 pro today and fell in love
@ChrisMedici4 жыл бұрын
Great demo - Accurate in terms of the pros and cons. I have one as well as an Epiphone ES 335 Pro - love them both! The humbuckers growl. Both great, budget-friendly options.
@joolz9894 жыл бұрын
Had mine for a while now now and still can't stop playing it. I fitted some Irongear Tesla Sharks and moved the strap button to the top horn to help the balance with the strap. Massive value for money guitar.
@intheblues4 жыл бұрын
I hope you dig my video of this SG! Thanks to Sky Music for the loan of the guitar - skymusic.com.au ►Sky Music - alnk.to/4qFsHRH ►Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/Gibson (affiliate link)
@OniDasAlagoas4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Shane, can I ask a question about amps? Here it goes: I'm not a beginner, but I just found myself in a state where I can spend some money on better gear and since I never had a tube amp I was wondering which one to pick. I have my eyes on the Marshall DSL20 you have showcased in your channel, but I play mostly in my bedroom in my parents' house. So the emulated out/headphone option is great for night usage, but is it too loud for bedroom use even in daytime? (Even in the 10w option?) Oh, I almost forgot, but I play with a Gibson SG Special through some pedals (vox wah, blues driver, delay) in a 20w cheap brazillian solid state amp. Just so you can get a picture of my currenct situation haha Cheers from Brazil.
@stanislavmigra4 жыл бұрын
@@OniDasAlagoas owner of DSL15 here, it can be setted to low volume, but only clean channel. The OD channel is LOUD (not suitable even for living room playing). Id go for something, that can get really low in wattage. Like Laney Lionheart, CAB or some IRTs have 1w channel. Or something like low wattage Blackstar.
@gregrose69154 жыл бұрын
Great review. Awesome playing. I just ordered one of these from my local music store $499cdn on sale. Been a Lp guy all my life. Also have an Epi 339. But always wanted an SG. Hope i can get used to the thin body.
@guylacroix29434 жыл бұрын
My collection needs an SG this might be a great option.
@caseylee124 жыл бұрын
Guy, I bought one of these 2nd hand, spent 45minutes doing a really good setup on it, this guitar is AMAZING! you won't be disappointed. Clean, dirty, it does it all!
@vibez84814 жыл бұрын
Guy Lacroix I have a collections, it contains 0 beautiful guitars :). I’m weird. Some day I’ll be able to buy this one :/
@CherryFruitSnack4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome review! My 11 year old hard rock player of 7 months wants this Epiphone 1966 SG-400 for Christmas😁🎸 It sounds lovely the way you play it here💖 I'm sold
@Terry3Gs4 жыл бұрын
Sounds & looks great !! Really love what they have done with the model with showing more of the figuring n such through the guitar !!
@BoomaBendz4 жыл бұрын
Great vid Shane. I've never had the Pro version but every other high end Epi I have had was well worth the money. My 2005 Chinese build SG Custom is one of the best SG's I own and easily equal in playability and sound to a 2007 Gibson SG Special I have. A nice leather strap with a bit of texture on the back (underside) helps with the balance. The latest Epi Iommi SG is also cool - and available as a lefty.
@barbmelle31364 жыл бұрын
From Leo: I bought one of those a couple years ago when Musicians friend put them on special discount. It has been excellent and I have really learned to enjoy the split switch on the humbuckers, I find the tones pretty useful. My old gibson SG does not have the split feature so I cannot compare. I think the Epiphone pickups are more articulate than the gibson for clean work. I put a plastic bag full of shotgun lead shot in the control cavity to help the neck balance.
@proteus21034 жыл бұрын
I've heard of weights for balancing car tires on the body side can make the neck not dive as much.
@corneliuscrewe81654 жыл бұрын
Mine is one of the older ones with the maple neck, VERY neck heavy. I relocated the strap button to the upper horn like Iommi did, that took care of it on mine. Even better with a Bigsby 🤘😁
@davidryan64414 жыл бұрын
I have one of these,, and a Gibson 2017 SG Standard, which has been nothing other than a pain in the butt...loads of problems with the electrics to such an extent it was completely rewired......The Epiphone is so good it actually made me explore and buy a ES339..which is awesome.. Great Value Guitars...Great Video by the Way..
@phonicmonkey82134 жыл бұрын
Mine arrives tomorrow. Really looking forward to it
@mattvanmantgem86004 жыл бұрын
I've got a 2018, same model, etc. It's a favorite for two reasons: I love the neck, it's as fast as I can be. That Alnico bridge pick up is by far the best I've heard- Gibson, Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio, you name it. However, there are a few downsides- the biggest being the wiring. I've already replaced the switch, and the Neck volume pot, and I'm thinking about just gutting the wiring and jack which comes loose about every third gig. Others are very minor- like I never liked red, and would love to repaint it in Pelham Blue, and I have to oil the neck pretty often- the Pau Ferro is very dry. But, overall- the SG is my favorite "type" of electric, and the newer G400 Epiphones are honestly the best sounding SGs I've ever played. Oh, and yes, I have played Jazz gigs with it!
@r4yy284 жыл бұрын
amazing review! This video properly showcased the epiphone SG . Now I know which guitar I should buy
@Doug55244 жыл бұрын
In your hands, that thing rock\m/sounds awesome thanks, Shane.
@Draconorst4 жыл бұрын
Love the fact your a lefty, it's so hard to find left-handed guitars in NZ
@markburrows11793 жыл бұрын
It amazes me that I haven't found this channel before. Myself being a hardcore left handed player who feels offended that guitar manufactures often put a price premium on their left handed models. Then when signature models, especially those known of left handed players such as Tony Iommi, get demonstrated on most channels on right handed models. Also this host (Shane?) is a blues man. Which is my choice genre of playing. I look forward to more.
@lefty57573 жыл бұрын
I’m a lefty and really enjoy this channel.
@MichaelZola4 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video. I would definitely choose this particular Epiphone SG any day.
@jamalabdul20094 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to get this guitar!!! For the price it’s a great humbucker equipped guitar. For whatever reason, I never pulled the trigger on it. I’m sure if you had done this review four or five years ago, it would be in my collection!!!!! Cheers!!!!🎸🎸🎸🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
@erictoniaschwab10094 жыл бұрын
Jamal Kareem it’s almost Christmas, Jamal. I think it’s high time to get one 🤙🏽🎸😊
@mozedeetube78664 жыл бұрын
Out of all the reviews on this guitar I’ve seen this has got to be the best one
@tomblaze24 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - I dig the binding on the neck
@Craig_Fussell4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a mint 2016 SG-400 (not the pro) in worn cherry that I picked up at pawn shop for $150 and it’s a very good instrument! Pick one up and play it unplugged an you can really hear and feel how good they resonate.Mine has Grover tuners, so neck dive is definitely there, which sucks, but you work around it. And I’m glad you pointed out the neck flex tuning issue. I noticed that early on with mine as well. One other thing that kinda throws me off is the scale length vs. overall length. The scale is shorter than my Stratocaster, but it has a longer overall length, so it takes some getting used to when switching between the two instruments as far as hand positioning. Cheers! 🤙🏻😎🎼🎸
@keanuuuu3 жыл бұрын
Great review, I can see playing this guitar made you smile - it rocks!
@jray53634 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! That thing sounds great! I see these all the time with great prices, but always talk myself out of it, figuring it must be awful. After watching this, it’s back on the list!
@jasonbaker54304 жыл бұрын
Back in February I ordered a set of Alnico Classic Pro pickups and a wiring harness from eBay to put in a 1977 Hondo II Les Paul copy that I've been tinkering with. They sound great!
@tonepilot4 жыл бұрын
Epiphone’s really upped their game. I wasn’t paying too much attention and was gobsmacked when I saw it was Epiphone on the headstock.
@mikepj10254 жыл бұрын
I have the previous model without binding on the neck. Never really mattered to me but the binding does look nice. These SGs are really great sounding and feeling guitars.
@Harrisabd2 жыл бұрын
Same, I absolutely love the Binding, wish mine had it.
@scyclone11382 жыл бұрын
YEA PEARL JAM!!
@dragan46583 ай бұрын
I have one of these with gold hardware and a Dimarzio Dimebag bucker in the bridge. Amazing guitar. Mine doesn't have the stripes like that which I prefer. No push pulls on my model and I love how light it is. Great review Shane, I sub'd 6 yrs ago and not sure how I missed this video until now. Great video!
@darrylmedley65094 жыл бұрын
I hate to tell you this Shane but that might be the best tone I've heard on your channel. You might want to reconsider getting a BB 30R.
@caseylee124 жыл бұрын
If i coffee hit the thumbs up button on this comment 10 times, i would
@caseylee124 жыл бұрын
Oooops! ..if I Could......i HATE autocorrect!
@proteus21034 жыл бұрын
@@caseylee12 Gotdamn coffee : P
@electricmeatpuppet4 жыл бұрын
Subbed :) Greetings from south oz. Love seeing when you get that grin on your face when something feels cool, and saying straight up when you don't like something, appreciated. Also, as far as the neck bend, i've seen people wail on those things like a whammy bar with the gain cranked! So there's always that hehe
@robertclinger73514 жыл бұрын
I liked those Bonamassa/Vai riffs! Enjoying your videos!
@mofomartianp2 жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a used 2008 Epiphone SG G400 in a worn cherry satin finish for $300 and it's rapidly becoming my favorite guitar. Now I wonder why I didn't try out an SG sooner, it sounds massive and super comfortable to play.
@wyfreak1 Жыл бұрын
I got mine for $349
@joshuadurand17654 жыл бұрын
Don't forget your mom and pop stores too. They may not be able to support many videos like this but the opportunity for me to walk in any time they're open, pull a guitar off the wall and experience it for myself? Priceless. I did that with the very guitar you reviewed in this video and I found a gem. Fat and beefy tone. Crystalline cleans. Muscular distortion. I like it.
@marlonvanwijland14282 жыл бұрын
Love the review. There are not many reviews of this particular model (left or right handed). Wanted an SG worn brown, but due to unavailability decided to get the cherry version of the G400 in may 2020 and ended up with this beast of a guitar. Sales pictures of the G400 model never showed binding, but it came with it, just like all "inspired by Gibson" models now. Feels great, sounds great and it is worth every cent spend... 10/10
@corky15482 жыл бұрын
Just got mine to day
@crypticreality8484 Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the 'Inspired by Gibson's line?
@ka4sxi Жыл бұрын
@@crypticreality8484 I have an inspired by Gibson Les Paul and it is awesome. I got my G400 pro brand new for $349 where as the inspired by Gibson is $150 more. I think the only difference is the headstock. Actually the inspired by Gibson don’t have split coil. I prefer to keep the money in my pocket. The older g400 pro didn’t have the neck binding like the more recent ones. Epiphone is really good.
@crypticreality8484 Жыл бұрын
@@ka4sxi Oh and the G400 has a Rosewood fretboard and the SG Standard has an Indian Laurel. I have a fretboard of each and.... they're virtually interchangeable. I can't pick a clear winner. The coil split is kinda cool. I wouldn't use it myself.... I play the bridge humbucker 99% of the time. Thx for the info. I can't compare got and finish though but, the new Standards have 4.8 ⭐ reviews and the G400 has 4.6 ⭐'s.
@spartan83904 жыл бұрын
I have this same guitar. I replaced the pickups with SD Hot Rodded set. No push pull anymore, but it’s one bluesy guitar now. Just need a set of locking tuners and it’s done. I love it!
@jules15534 жыл бұрын
good vid was thinking of getting one of these for a while
@williamkambeitz58014 жыл бұрын
I like these comparisons videos. When you break it all down, all I really hear are my computer speakers.
@danielhartman50864 жыл бұрын
Got and SG pro from Sweetwater in Alpine white. Had them plek'd the guitar and put a Tusq nut on it. Plays and sounds fantastic thru my Fender Blues Jr.
@vautrain4 жыл бұрын
Lots of jazz players use an SG. John Mcglaughlin has very famously used an SG doubleneck.
@TVLTNT4 жыл бұрын
This is one excellent SG. I grabbed one for a friend of mine this last past Christmas for only $299 on sale from Musician's Friend. I got the 1966 model with the batwing pickguard with the Cherry Red finish. It too also had all cream binding along the fingerboard. I wished I had purchased one for myself too. The new 2020 models should be awesome as well as they are supposed to like many of the new 2020 Epiphone guitars should also have Gibson open book headstocks only with the Epiphone name on them all. This should make many people who say they don't like Epiphone guitars because of the headstocks finally happy.
@erictoniaschwab10094 жыл бұрын
TVLTNT Are they finally doing that? When I was stationed in Japan in the Air Force, the Epiphone Japan headstocks we’re already like that 20 plus years ago. I don’t think Gibson will hurt their high end market by switching the headstock. I don’t think it’s hurt Fender’s market share up at the expensive guitar level.
@TVLTNT4 жыл бұрын
Yep, they're doing it. I recall seeing a beauty of a Les Paul Custom that had the Epiphone name on it from Japan. It was a exact copy of the USA made one. It even had the full size diamond inlay on the full size headstock as well. Epiphone is going to be HUGE come the 2020 models.
@Chris-gj4br4 жыл бұрын
Cheese mate, been looking for a decent, no nonsense review of this guitar for ages, usually only find music stores doing their QVC bit. Much appreciated, keep up the good work Shane
@Chris-gj4br4 жыл бұрын
Just noticed I said "cheese mate" 😂 thanks auto correct, you dick
@erictoniaschwab10094 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking the same thing. Been looking for an objective review and I’m glad Shane put one out.
@izzy5744 жыл бұрын
@@Chris-gj4br lol, I was like huh? 😉🎸
@Gynra4 жыл бұрын
Everyone remarks about the neck dive on SG guitars. I played a Gibson SG bass for years and it never bothered me, though the propensity to tip neckwards is even greater than on the six-string. I now have the SG 400 Pro, and I love it.
@JENDALL7143 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these, the rare gold version.
@mauriziocampese85774 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane, great review again, just a curiosity, do the plastics on the humbuckers effect the sound? I understand of course why you leave them on! Thanks again keep on the great work!
@erictoniaschwab10094 жыл бұрын
Maurizio Campese I would imagine they may affect the sound just a tiny bit since they are in between the magnets in the pickups and the strings.
@supedersen4 жыл бұрын
Those Alnico PRO PU's are killer ! Best split tone.
@gregmican4 жыл бұрын
I had one and like a dummy I sold it. It actually played better than some of my higher end stuff. May pick another some day, but mostly a tele guy.
@henryhartley99934 жыл бұрын
Great review, good bang for your buck, moved the strap button to the horn on mine so job done, funnily enough the only SG I have that doesn't have neck dive is my Gibson! Bloody thing still has tuning issues though!
@poodlenme4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great guitar!
@caseylee124 жыл бұрын
Got a used one at GC for $200 USD with a case! Love this guitar. With the split coil pots, it covers a ton of tones!
@peterschmidt99424 жыл бұрын
Hey Shane, you'll probably find that the top and backs are veneered and they've used some concoction of mahogany for the body. I've got one of the older SG Pro's and I like how on the newer ones they've added binding to the neck. It definitely blurs the line between Epiphone and Gibson just that much more. The tuners should be Wilkinson as well, even though they're branded epiphone. As for the neck/tuning issues I think it's part of the fun with an SG! Although it's not as prominent on the thicker necked models, it happens on Les Pauls too, just not as noticeable. And if you like the pickups, I've seen new sets being sold on ebay for just under $100AU - great if you want to upgrade an older Epi for cheap.
@rickhill62774 жыл бұрын
Nice Vid Shane! Love Good Epiphone Guitars (you can get a poor one every once in a while). Been playing Epi’s since the ‘60s and Love them! I’ve got a LP Standard from the mid ‘90s and it actually says Gibson on the Truss Rod Cover! Cool!! Please keep up the Good Work Mate! Cheers!!
@erictoniaschwab10094 жыл бұрын
Rick Hill I remember those Epiphones. They didn’t have the best tuners and pickups back then but were easily replaced. They were a great piece of wood and were good guitars that only needed a pickup and tuner change. Back then I put on some Grovers and a Seymour Duncan Invader in the bridge. It was my #1 axe for years.
@rickhill62774 жыл бұрын
erictoniaschwab1009 Ya....I put SD Classic ‘57s in mine and Grover Tuners. It still sounds Good today, but weighs A TON! LOL!
@jvin2484 жыл бұрын
These are great value on the used market too. Around 2015 is when they upgraded the pickups. I've owned many of them from the first MIKs to more recent ones. Any of these models can be improved a lot with swapping out the 0.047uF tone caps with 0.033uF -- gives more presence like adding a touch of reverb. The printed striped veneer is a bit cheesy -- just show the figure of the real wood even if it's a few pieces or has beauty marks -- such character gives them more mojo.
@laserlithuanian Жыл бұрын
great review i have one i love it!!
@christian.bukovic31254 жыл бұрын
Sehr gut vorgestellt,Danke.Das ist meine nächste Gitarre,Gruß aus Hamburg
@checkpointcovid80214 жыл бұрын
Probuckers are actually pretty decent pickups, and the late model Epiphones generally make decent modding platforms (in my experience, the Chinese factories from 2008 compared to 2019 are night and day different). You could simply upgrade the nut, and pots&caps and have a great guitar.
@SaxJockey2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have Probuckers (Alnico II) in an Epi Les Paul. This SG has Alnico Classic PRO pickups (Alnico V), just visible on the stickers at 2:10. Looking at the current Epiphone line up, they put Alnico Classic PRO in the Standard, Muse and Custom, Probuckers in the 'Standard 60s' (61) and Modern, and Burstbuckers in the '1961 Les Paul SG Standard'.
@shaunw92704 жыл бұрын
I always wanted an SG but in reality I can't get on with them because of neck dive . Pete Townshend used SG Specials live from around '68 - '72 and used the bendy neck as a vibrato arm !
@williamrusso31304 жыл бұрын
They finally added binding after how long? It always bugged me that the standard Epiphone LPs had binding, while the SGs didn't.
@danielhigley8543 Жыл бұрын
As fornhis last comment, i know a guy that plays jazz on an original 60s Gibson sg.... that said, i picked one of these up this week and i absolutely love it. Without a doubt the best guitar in my fleet....
@rf96065 ай бұрын
Excellent guitar for the money.. picked up as a Demo , looks brand new.. plays great !
@toddlampron57994 жыл бұрын
I own the G-400 Pro in ebony. 2017 made in Indonesia. Great guitar!
@fastacesus84994 жыл бұрын
Good review. Neck dive is an issue on the G400 defo. As you say standing less of an issue. Just bought a 2020 Epi 61 Standard and this is the most balanced SG I have played for a while... but still has a little bit of dive but much less pronounced than the G400.
@Lowtech144 жыл бұрын
For some reason, the Epi headstock looks great on an SG, flows from the body and neck way better than other Gibson designs.
@grahamlyell67744 жыл бұрын
It'd be interesting to see your take on the Epiphone ES-335 Pro. I recently bought one and I really like it. Very nice finish and bound fingerboard/ coil tapping like the SG - same pickups too I think. I'm liking it as much as my Tele and I'll probably gig with it in preference to my fenders or Gibson Les Paul.
@gti16474 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane and all.I've had 2 Sg's,an original 70's with bigsby and an Epi 400 of maybe 8-9 years ago.Dumped the first cause notwithstanding the addition of the Bigsby she still had a dangling neck.Many years later bought the 400 cause the tone is so r&r.I swapped out the neck pu for a seydunc jnj with coil split and had a lot of fun cause I placed a pushpull for out of phase on the other tone control.A miriad of tones but...it didn't fix the dangling neck.I even placed another strap button on the outside of the upper horn which did help things a lot really.But I always play standing up and I can't be preoccupied about how the guitar is balanced;it's gotta be balanced full stop.The neck was also "chunky" 50's style but I could live with that.Traded it for a Swingster and I've beenhappily" rocking my billy" ever since.The only way to play standing with an sg is "Angus style" full stop.Cheers all!
@Voxguitarsrock4 жыл бұрын
Nice review Thanks! I love SG'S. I have a Dillion SG and it's awesome! They made the body slightly bigger than a gibson so it doesn't have any neck dive. It doesn't have coil splits though. ☹ lol
@jamescreswell90374 жыл бұрын
Hankering after nostalgia, man I'd like one of these. My very first electric was an Ibanez lawsuit SG way back when. It's a nice package if a little pricey *in AU* for what it is. Waiting for the return of Rosewood, either this or a Cherry Harley Benton DC Custom is on the 2020 want list. Gonna' be a tough call, but I think Thomann will get my dough for an HB-35Plus *and* DC Custom delivered vs a single Epiphone G-400 Pro. Although perfectly playable out of the box after the mandatory setup, all can use a PUP upgrade ..which they'll get.
@kh818911 ай бұрын
I really like the neck split on this one. Been messing around for a while on it
@sharmainescott72713 жыл бұрын
Damn! He plays the hell out of that guitar! Great job.
@Axess-sv8nq4 жыл бұрын
I'm ordering one of these today. But, I'm replacing the pickups with the Seymour-Duncan 'Hot Rodded' pickup set (JB at bridge, Jazz at neck). I play a lot of Boston and need the extra clarity and push for the distortion.
@JF-em6hr4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the neck dive point out. I can't see myself getting one because of this. I wish they did something that solved this.
@bryanjohnston69514 жыл бұрын
Put some counter weight in the tone chamber
@333lefty4 жыл бұрын
Love mine , have an older 2006 Tony sig as well both lefty , jus wish they had implemented the white binding from the very start both of mine have the rosewood binding of course the white ,s just soo much more "right and classic " looking.
@douglasholdenjr.453 жыл бұрын
Great sounding guitar!!!! Epiphone is definitely stepping up it's game!!!!
@cristiantognolo3 жыл бұрын
Amigo podras ayudarme por favor, estoy buscando un sonido lo mas similar a la Gibson SG...nose si comprar la Epiphone SG 400 Pro o la Vintage SG V6. Gracias
@nathanmartin18504 жыл бұрын
When did Epiphone introduce the neck binding and pao ferro fretboard? My G400 has a rosewood fretboard and an unbound neck.
@MikeAndersonvinyloldies4 жыл бұрын
I have the 1966 version in Ebony. Great guitar!! I just wished they still came with the Rosewood fretboards and not the Pau Ferro
@bclmax4 жыл бұрын
me too! love the 66 pro 400
@CapoeiraBoricuaAyala4 жыл бұрын
Niiiiiiice!! Took me a sec to realize it's a lefty, exactly what I need🤘🏽🤘🏽
@robinstevens16373 жыл бұрын
I just started playing guitar and my uncle gave me one of those and it works good
@michaelquintana1573 жыл бұрын
One of those....lol cool
@stanislavmigra4 жыл бұрын
The neck bent is kinda trademark for SG, you can do almost Bigsby still vibrato out of it. If you check Tony Iommi live, sometimes he use that for Iron man intro 😉.
@asdf98903 жыл бұрын
Yep it's super flexy. If you press down too hard on chords it will pull sharp.
@Unpluggedx894 жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I think this will be a good upgrade from the Squier Strat I’ve used for the past few years. Might go buy one tomorrow.
@Unpluggedx894 жыл бұрын
I pulled the trigger and bought it.
@DenisAhmet4 жыл бұрын
I’m a lefty too and like playing Jazz the most. What appeals to me is the light body. The tones you got were superb - I like blues and classic rock too. Epi pick ups in the past are muddy, but these are bright and clear to my ears. I assume you did not need to boost the treble and miss?
@scottbogfoot4 жыл бұрын
Nice, one of my favorites is my G-400. It's a'61-'62 specification. You have cream binding? Mine is dark brown. LoL I experienced the same built in tremolo thought the truss rod broke. 😂
@msirazer27024 жыл бұрын
Yeah, those Classic Pro pickups are incredible.
@SaxJockey3 жыл бұрын
I have this model, Classic Pro pups (Alnico 5) with coil split. Appears this model is now discontinued, the new SG Standard 61' has Probucker2 and Probucker3 pickups (Alnico 2) and Graphtec nut. I have those in an Epi LP ES, warmer sounding and very good. Think I'll stick with this G400 Pro, its rocks and was a bargain (£160 used).
@Symphonicrockfran4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful demo. I don't know if I should buy this or save a few bucks and go for a PRS Santana SE
@dadgad10464 жыл бұрын
Put a wireless transmitter in a pouch on the body end of the strap helps the balance.
@jamesm6083 Жыл бұрын
When my bridge pickup is working, my g400 pro sounds solid! Its definitely a workhorse, even if the wiring can be a little dodgy(bridge sometimes doesnt switch to full volume, coil taps dont activate sometimes)
@williamfitzgerald63114 жыл бұрын
Have a " Honeyburst " one of these on backorder from zzsounds....supposed to ship next week on the 23rd, can't wait !!!
@rb3433 жыл бұрын
Shane I have the exact same guitar, also left handed. I'm strongly considering having my local guitar tech setting it up for slide. I'm talking the gritty, swampy type of slide blues such as Johnny Winter. Do you think the Gibson burstbucker pickups would be a good choice? If not, what would you use? Thanks, great job on the vid! And yes sir, you are right about the neck dive if you're not using a strap!
@liamo38364 жыл бұрын
You made another review of the Harley Benton CST 24. I would like to ask you which one is thinner and more conforable in the neck. I have small hands and I'm looking for a guitar with a thin neck and comfortable. It would be great to have a review for the Harley Benton DC custom. It may be better than the epiphone sg, and it has 24 frets. But the same, i think it has thicker neck.
@Bobby_Digital374 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds killer!!!
@ryanstark23504 жыл бұрын
I picked up a left handed one of these made in 1996. It's similar but has no veneer on top of the body and is made in Korea. The pickups are not as good as the new ones so you need to replace those. I also tried a new one and was shocked how good it was for the price. The newer pickups are good. I would say this is the best value electric guitar you can buy.
@surlyjerk8031 Жыл бұрын
I have this guitar, put a bigsby on it but now considering taking it off for tuning stability…this will do it all, split coils are awesome, gets lots of quack…been shopping for a Swiss Army knife of a guitar for around 6 months and haven’t been able to justify getting rid of this…neck is super fast as well…4.5/5.
@BlackClawDoom4 жыл бұрын
So do all newer models come with binding on the fretboard? I'm looking to buy a G400 pro (in the uk) but every site I've looked at only shows G400 pro's with unbound fretboard.
@JosephLatorra4 жыл бұрын
The "limited edition" 66 model has the binding
@Deteroblix4 жыл бұрын
Are the pickups in these SG's exactly the same as the ones in the black Epi Les Paul Custom Pro?
@countblue4 жыл бұрын
There is one thing wrong with all standard SGs and thats the strap pin on the neck. Its in the way if you play upper frets. I moved mine to the upper horn so its out of the way but that increases the neck dive slightly. I can live with it but beginners might find that hard.
@KevinMillard684 жыл бұрын
good stuff man had the same one left handed but i got rid of it in favor of another guitar i wanted kicked my self for parting with it was a hell of a great guitar for sure tho
@johncarpenter4404 жыл бұрын
Did you try out the Epiphone ES-335 Pro as well? How did it compare to the G-400? Do they even make that left handed? I know the pickups aren't as hot, but how did it compare? It is on sale till the end of the month. Considering picking it up this weekend.
@slobodanbujosevic91094 жыл бұрын
@intheblues Hello, I need youre help and oppinion. I have an Epiphone SG G400 from 1981 and I was wondering if I upgrade it can it sound in a range like a Gibson SG? Is it worth the investment or is it better to just buy a real Gibson SG guitar? Thank you in advance for the anwser.