Epiphone SG Special inspired by Gibson - Faded Pelham Blue P90 Guitar Review

This week we encounter some baffling packaging that hid a very sexy faded Pelham Blue Epiphone SG Special. We try to contain our excitement and attempt to 'review' the guitar, and show what it could sound like with some scrappy playing through a vox AC15.
If you don't like the talking or the playing on this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...
0:00 what's going on?
0:30 intro play in and coming up...
1:12 bubble wrap surprise
4:45 talking about the guitar
8:21 what does it sound like?
9:22 jamming part 1
10:41 some QC issues...
11:45 pros and cons of shop setup
13:45 neck and pickup measurements etc
15:35 jamming part 2
16:50 I really like this guitar
18:12 play-out jam to end
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[@broncoxy]

I have to say that I really enjoy those little snippets in the beginning, it makes it feel like a whole show I'm about to watch, makes it all feel a bit more special. Keep up the great work!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@easyU2B]

So tasteful playing on all of your videos! I'm really enjoying your reviews. Thank you, keep it up!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for kind words and support! 👍😎🎸

[@Mandobird1]

Another fabulous review. Epiphone have really upped their game.

[@davidharding200]

I’m back again Colin!!! Revisiting your earlier videos. So enjoyable. Great work!

[@intherageoflove]

Beautiful playing. So far you're one of the few reviewing guitars I've heard who test them putting real life or heart in the process.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that’s appreciated! 😊🙏

[@nevinjames4133]

Thank you, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I am a 54 year old that has sang in working bands since my teens. I only play guitar at home but I have a sizable collection of PRS, Gibson, Fenders, Carvins, Music Mans and Epiphones. Your videos are both entertaining and informative. I’m always looking for new stuff to order and after watching this review I will have to get a new Epiphone SG. I’ve had older Epiphone SGs that I don’t think were as nice as their new stuff.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Nevin thanks for comment and support! Yes these modern Epiphones are great... this particular special is one of my go to guitars in spite of having numerous Gibson’s to choose from! 🤷‍♂️👍🎸

[@mrsips710]

I've been watching a few of thses videos tonight at work, and I must say that I love your playing, man.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Mr that’s really appreciated! 😎🎸👍

[@davelewis4215]

Colin, I bought one a few weeks ago after watching your three guitars review .It came in its box and I love it 👌👍

[@francvernet307]

FINALLY found one, used, that I can pick up next week 😁and to keep me warm, I decided to re-re-rewatch your videos that have this one in them👍

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@thedylanguitar]

Been wanting one of these for a while because of the P90s, appreciate your videos, best quality reviews

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dylan!

[@F3502000]

Man...that playing at 9:20 to 10:40 is fantastic! What a great listen that was!!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for the kind words that’s appreciated! 🙏😎👍

[@jordanpratt3821]

His stuff with the looper is always a good listen indeed.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Hah.clicked on the comment to come and say how great he is with the looper jams.......but I see I already said it two months ago.

[@sethbell6254]

Good stuff, love the Zappa bit at the end.

[@jordantaylor1988]

Bridge Volume 10, Bridge Tone 10: Neck Volume 10, Neck Tone 0; toggle at middle.......the most aggressive honk in my arsenal, at the moment.

[@connor_ge]

Got one of these back in 2020 and it singlehandedly got me into playing again

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Connor, good to hear that and i'm not surprised... these are so easy to play and love! 😎👍

[@OzoneFlyer]

Massive SG fav and had to click on this video then I see a wall of SG and just had to subscribe. Been really enjoying all your videos since so thanks for the content.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers James glad you found us! 😎🎸👍

[@markplenty]

Another great review, excellent channel 😎🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for supporting! 👍🎸

[@nicholasprior7190]

Bought this guitar recently,got it for £299 delivered.I am blown away at how good this guitar is.Bonners music definitely set it up well,and plays like a dream.Keep up the good work.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Nicholas, yes agreed this is a stunning guitar for £300 and is one of my favourites 😎👍

[@hankreus7196]

Absolutely among my favorite personal guitars owned. Magnificent and that shipping job was atrocious. Thank goodness it arrived safely into your good stewardship ✌️🫶

[@youreatoilet]

This video convinced me to pull the trigger on this guitar, was pleasantly surprised how the setup was when it came, having had a bad experience with epi's in the past. I changed the tuners to Schaller's and replaced the knobs with witches hats. Thought I might need to change the pickups but actually really enjoy the stock P90's but may swap them out in future. All in all very impressed with Epiphone recently

[@jmartini8875]

Very cool. Thanks for the review. I do like these SGs. Very nice.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for comment... great guitar this! 😎🎸👍

[@bridgetpollock6760]

I just got one in Pelham Blue. I absolutely love it. I got it from Sweetwater. It came.playable out of the box. The P90s are so cool.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Love the color on this SG. Your playing should have sold about 12,000 of these guitars, going by the view count right now. Awesome!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😆👍

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@theguitaristas Cheers Colin!

[@karlhoffmann8915]

Fantastic review. Watched a few reviews as I was trying to decide on this or the Les Paul Special II with the P 90s. Your review helped with the decision to purchase. Not sure if it was the review, the playing or the really cool accent, maybe all three ;). Ordered my SG Special II today in the pelham blue. Thanks

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Karl thanks for supporting... I reckon you made the right choice it’s a fab guitar. Enjoy! 👍🎸😎

[@n97223]

I'm gonna get one of these....love the P90 pups....and good guitar for the money. Thanks for posting! Bill

[@theguitaristas]

👍👍😎🎸

[@fritzherrmann762]

I am so happy when I hear your voice

[@theguitaristas]

I am very happy that you listen to me! 😆👍👍

[@therifftones2198]

Nice honest reviews. Thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Thank you! 😎🎸👍

[@CraigRMerriman]

P90s are great pickups. I have this guitar with the humbuckers. It's been an adjustment with the neck width, coming from primarily Fenders. Nice enough for the price. Mine had some issues, like loose frets.

[@scottdavidson6066]

Very tasteful playing as always, Mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Scott! 😎👍

[@bagelman10]

Was just telling a buddy of mine that Epiphone is far beyond their days of a cheaper "alternative" guitar. They're great axes that are just lucky enough to share rights with Gibson! Continually blown away by Epi; bye-bye Gibby.

[@theguitaristas]

Yep it’s true... they are a proper alternative in the true sense of the word these days 🙌 cheers!

[@googlegilbertlevinmars322]

Guitar center starting to place their Epiphone and Gibsons all together. Quality is better than Gibson.

[@fritzherrmann762]

@@theguitaristas I am digging epi p90s model. Just got an am pro 2 fender Miami blue tele my brother. Fantastic axe.

[@paulgordon6949]

Yeah, these days cheap guitars are not necessarily bad guitars. In fact you can spend 300 or so on a squier classic vibe or an epiphone like this one or a les Paul and they will do you well and sound and play good enough for gigging and recording with.

[@jeromemurphy2572]

Colin in a sea of bubble wrap, sort of funny. Colin you did a great job of keeping your composure. Almost comedic how much wrap those guys put on there. They made sure there was great protection. Too bad the guy didn't use a screw driver that had some purchase. Dang. That looks like a fine color though. Wish it had some humbuckers since I have a guitar with P-90s already.

[@christianknobloch934]

I just found this guitar used for $300 USD, and I am so stoked to play it at rehearsal soon. In the faded Pelham Blue! 😍😍😍

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Christian that’s a result!… those P90s are going to cut through the mix like never before ! 😎👍👍

[@shreyashverma9753]

Bloody hell! forget the review (it was great btw) but i honestly subscribed just for the mad amazing jams!!!! Really hope you would put more or longer jams or maybe a compilation of jams in the future vids. Again amazing guitar playing 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that’s very kind thanks for your support it’s appreciated! 😎👍

[@LoudGuitarSounds]

I’ve got this and a Les Paul Custom being delivered today! So excited!!

[@antonia4722]

Nice guitar...but I think that if I buy a new guitar I want a new guitar, not a shop soiled one. If I wanted a second it would be because I wanted a discount! Those bridge posts being damaged would drive me to distraction! Great video as usual :o) xx

[@garretazonsa]

As a big P-90 fan i looooove this channel!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man really appreciate your support! We have a couple more P90 guitars (juniors!) lined up for review but almost feel like we should do something with humbuckers next to give them a look in! :)

[@garretazonsa]

@@theguitaristas Juniors!! Can't wait! It's just frustrating, though, that all the cool new Epiphones are not going to be available here in my country. Looking forward to your future reviews and demos! 🤙

[@garretazonsa]

@@theguitaristas Oh, and to cure my P-90 itch, i just placed an order on a Stagg Silveray Nash with 3 P-90s! 😁

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... the only thing better than a P90 is three of them 😁🤘

[@musicofjondonnegan]

I just recently picked up the sparkling red version of this same SG from the Gibson Garage in Nashville and I am seriously impressed with it! I own several Epiphones and definitely agree the quality has been getting better and better of late (and I hold SG'S up to a hard standard...my dad has a 63 or 64 Junior) New to your channel but I've really enjoyed the videos I've watched so far! About to hit subscribe right now

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jon, nice that you picked yours up at the garage!... I seriously love this guitar and you're right it really does stand up admirably alongside more select models. Thanks for the sub and support it's appreciated! :)

[@fritzherrmann762]

@@theguitaristas you are a great player too. Are u in UK ?

[@theguitaristas]

@@fritzherrmann762 Cheers Fritz!! 🙏😊 yes I'm in the UK.

[@Libra1059]

Great review. Beautiful guitar but I don't think my OCD could accept the chewed up bridge posts on a new guitar! The black napkins at the end was great. I am a huge Zappa fan and loved his SG tone!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man! I probably should have used more gain for the Zappa tribute though... and er maybe practiced more! 😂👍

[@theguitaristas]

@@3beanspls826 Stolen licks over many years.... almost certain to have some Beck in there somewhere!

[@Ottophil]

They make medicine for OcD you can get help

[@derekclacton]

Nice one - review and demo ... perhaps that should be nice two! Love the colour and the P90s - they’re closer together than on the Gibson model for some reason 🤔 Why a music shop wouldn’t use a box to ship a guitar really is a mystery though ...

[@buzzburb1]

Your slowly converting me to SG`s, my first guitar was a Westfield SG apparently made by a Scottish manufacture who have now liquidated, would be great if you could do a comparison of 1990`s affordable SG`s and present day , the Westfield still sounds great by the way !!

[@stevehanham9266]

Had to comment on this one didn't I? After all it's an SG. Best guitars ever! Anyway, great sounding guitar, reasonable price...what more could someone want? Cheers 😊😎🎸 Nice bit of Frank by the way. 😁

[@adrian_V99]

Great review. Not only does it sound very good, thanks to its P90s, it's got the aesthetics with pelham blue and close to Gibson headstock. A my generation guitar for a my generation lad. A keeper.

[@pttrent123]

So now I am going through your channel watching all of SG content, glad you have some, along with the 20-50 SG's I imagine you have since they are your fave. BTW I just had a Nestle Aero chocolate bar which is hard to find in the states but was introduced to them when I lived in the UK.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes I do have several SG's! ;).... this one in particular is a current favourite and one of the cheapest but it's brilliant!

[@Martos59]

Great review!! Thanks I’m confident enough to buy one sight unseen 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, if you get one as good as mine you'll be well happy! :)

[@Martos59]

@@theguitaristas I’m a huge Huge Pete Townsend fan and when I listen to the live recordings of The Who live at Leeds when he backs off the volume it has an almost acoustic jangle about it. I could hear that in your Demo. Nice playing and the review was to the point!!

[@Rat-Salad]

Can’t wait to get my hands on one of them. 🤘🏻

[@leatherdardoretromovil6779]

So true! When you go to the store play a couple of guitars and then.. boom! This the one!”, that’s another experience, but we live in this “ new era”..

[@keymaker_coils686]

My faded Pelham blue Epi SG special arrived yesterday! My first go at that body style and I love it already. Finish is top notch, nut cut perfect, action and intonation spot on. My only gripe and I wonder why no reviews I've seen even mention it, but the pickup routes are terrible imo. Two totally different shapes lol...looks like a round peg in a square hole. It's something I didn't notice until I got one in my hands and it's all I can see now. Loves it anyways lol

[@theguitaristas]

Glad you like it 😎👍... I haven't notice the routing so will have to take a look at mine tomorrow! 😆👍

[@Andy_E.2677]

Very nice to hear this Song by your P90 SG , Sounds great and played very nice.. cool Napkin :))

[@antWales1]

I had the same problem with a PRS SE Paul’s Guitar I bought from GuitarGuitar. Luckily, the post screws were brass (chrome I believe on the more expensive version), so I was able to file and polish out the problem, but poor show from the staff of major guitar retailers. Keep up the good work on your reviews, thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Anthony...surprised you didn't send yours back though you must have liked that guitar!

[@guilleza3047]

Such an amazing guitar for that price, and of course your knowledge to make it sound that way.. Greetings from Argentina!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Guille!

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I just got mine yesterday, I bought it partially based on your review here. Her name is Abigail, and she’s a keeper! She already has reflector knobs, too! She wasn’t set up as well as yours, the truss rod was completely slack in fact, but about an hour’s set up work put her right. .....and as love the sparkly Faded Pelham Blue, though it’s almost indistinguishable from the Inverness Green on my Epi 335.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😆👍👍

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Great guitar looks beautiful but honestly PMT just bubble wrapped and sent out NO NO NO 😱😱😱😱😱😱 unbelievable. I’ll think again before i buy from them on line. Great show Colin. Cheers John

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, fortunately I’ve had much more reliable packing from them since! 😆👍

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

@@theguitaristas Update Colin, i have just ordered one on the back of your review mate “ you should get royalties “ collection is Saturday 😬😬😬 Cheers John 👍🏻🎸🎸

[@theguitaristas]

@@johnsmith-sm6mh 😆👍👍

[@PearlHarbor138]

Love it! When you first started playing it after unboxing it I thought you were playing don felders all of you!

[@michaelchiasson9088]

My first SG was a new, but factory 2nd Epi SG Pro, gloss black with chrome pups and tuners and I put 4 chrome knobs on it, split coil, jumbo frets, fantastic guitar really EXCEPT for neck dive! Tried everything, finally moved strap button to top horn but still dive. Found a 2018 Gibson SG Special hanging on the wall at my guitar shop, Walnut with mini humbuckers and WOW is all I can say! Fastest neck/fretboard guitar I own, lightweight and those pups, omg! What a sound! No neck dive whatsoever. In this case I was sold on Gibson. Came with a beautiful case and even a factory picture of its final inspection before shipping!

[@theguitaristas]

Tuner difference... Grover vs Kluson maybe? big difference weight on headstock. But personally I just ignore it and it’s never a problem as I’m always supporting the neck with my fretting hand... I guess it’s one of those things that once you notice it you can’t stop thinking about it! Glad you sorted it anyway! Cheers Michael 😎🎸👍

[@jordantaylor1988]

This convinced me that an Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" SG Special needed to be my next addition. I love it.

[@justa2]

You are a lot more forgiving than I am - with the mark on the head and the screws in the bridge I’d have sent that straight back !

[@joeb8007]

100% I wouldn’t have been happy with a guitar wrapped in bubble wrap and no box delivered tut tut not very good but great looking guitar. Every guitar I like the look of at the moment there is a guitaristas video 👌🏻 best KZbin channel by a mile

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Joe thanks for supporting the channel man! 😎👍👍

[@j.a.s.1416]

Got the Same SG in Sparkling Red. Oddest thing it doesn't have jumbo frets 🤔. Great video and demo. 🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for this, I must start looking at stuff like that too! 👍🎸✌️

[@aldovergara9035]

This reminded me of when Frank played Black Napkins on an American television program, miking a little Pig Nose amp. I enjoyed this video very much.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Aldo, I think that was my research material!... great clip, great talent, great man! 🙌

[@jesseguitarsounds5805]

Great review man!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers! 👍

[@daleturner3507]

Love that Pelham Blue color! I’m waiting for one of these to come back in stock.

[@crawltochina]

Your melody sounds a lot like Iron Maiden. Love it!

[@Blacksheepcomics]

I have it and it's been my number 1 for over a year and I love it still. I have a Gibson SG (2016 Standard), a Fender Brent Mason Mod Telecaster, a Squire classic vibe 50s in Olympic White with a Yamaha pick up in the neck position and this big boy! Also a Squire Start

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... definitely one of my favourites too! 😎👍

[@buzzburb1]

just swapped a Gretch steam liner at Frailiers in Runcorn for the Epiphone SG special on your recommendation, already think I got the best part of the deal, cheers Col, you`re right again awesome sound through my newly acquired Harley Benson tube 15 amp, another purchase after watching your review, keep it up but bare in mind my money won`t last forever ha !!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one man… great rig eh? 😎👍👍

[@buzzburb1]

@@theguitaristas loving it ,clean when you want it but takes drive well

[@fishwhisperer3495]

I love this guy so much he's like Brian May mixed with Santa Clause. keep up the great work brother

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@SecretIdolBand]

Really liking this one, epiphones are really putting me off of getting a gibson with how good they feel these days. I get what you mean about not liking the sparkle burgundy, if an sg is red it has to be worn cherry no question. Thanks for the video, just ordered one of these for christmas

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... this colour is great though and currently one of my favourites! 😎👍

[@stephanematis]

I am stunned that someone at a store would adjust the bridge with the wrong tool. Shameful really.

[@demyb]

Okey you sold me one! I really hope it's good. It will be my first p90s and I'm realy curious coming from humbuckers. Can't wait till it arrives!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@demyb]

@@theguitaristas It arrived and I have to say, the p90s sound REALLY good!!

[@andrewseaspray6059]

I'm appalled, sold as new yet slung in some bubble wrap and sent out. I'd have sent it straight back. Thanks for the warning not to use PMT.

[@alanbrucke]

Just got one. I love it. Putting a Seymour Duncan Custom in the neck and a Vintage in the bridge soon, but it does sound great stock.

[@egnbigdave]

Just walked in the door with one of these... Im in love with it

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one... fantastic guitar I love mine too! 😎👍

[@txkflier]

I just received my new Epiphone SG Traditional Pro in sparkling burgundy yesterday. It came in the original factory packing and looks fantastic. If I pay for a new one, it better be a virgin or it’s going back.

[@RS-xo7rd]

Liked the great tones you got. Much more tasteful than the full-bore full-gain only brigade.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated! :)

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

I find that if you take the tension off the strings that a coin (a US nickel or maybe a UK 5p coin) works very well to adjust the posts without causing the damage you have here. I hope you got a big discount for the messed up posts and ding in the back of the head stock. By the way, your review again caused me to buy another guitar, just like this one., that should be here in about 10 days. Cheers.

[@stbreal]

Love hearing some Zappa!

[@theguitaristas]

😁🙌

[@KVL325]

I believe this is already mentioned in previous comments , so I'm just reiterating. To adjust the hight of the wraparound bridge, it's best to loosen the strings and remove tension. I've owned 2 Gibson SG specials and that's what I learned quick.

[@nieko3038]

Pelham blue was a Cadillac color in the 60’s. Lot of metallic colors on guitars come from the car industry. Put an order out for one. Should be here tomorrow. Can’t wait 🙂 Couldn’t resist anymore.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@dorianmoon]

Nice review as always- I have the pucker Gibson one of these. So easy & light to play, you don't have to try too hard. Way too expensive , but came with hardshell case , which sits in the attic with the other cases. My issue was the locking nuts on the tuners were all loose & rattling - Gibsons Q.C. was still depressed in 2019! Your Epiphone was great value, but very shocked at that screwdriver damage ! You are very tolerant. Thanks once again , catch you next time.

[@garretazonsa]

Yeah, i would send the guitar back if it were up to me.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Eminor, for sure the extra money you pay for a Gibson is not for additional QC!! For the price of the Epiphone you can excuse a few things but there's really nothing wrong with it apart from the shop induced horrors. Cheers for supporting the channel!

[@theguitaristas]

@@garretazonsa and I think I would have myself if it hadn't given me some good 'drama' content for the film :)

[@dorianmoon]

@@theguitaristas Thinking about this more , I reckon you have a second hand guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

@@dorianmoon Yes I think it's quite possibly a 'return', but there were no other obvious signs of it being played.

[@txtele]

I just picked one of these up for $250 I've always played american-made guitars either Gibson or fender my wife just got an inspired by Gibson ES-335 and to be honest with you it sounded better than the Gibson's that were in the shop anyway so I found this little guy online same color as yours

[@colindwyer8200]

nice Zappa improv at the end

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@mrjfeb539]

Jesus Mary And Joseph now I’m going to have to start culling guitars dig the sound don’t dig color to old school another great video

[@jerrylevinsky7696]

Hi Colin, Love watching your reviews! A few questions: 1. I like chunkier necks even baseball bat style-is there an sg you’d recommend? 2. If you were going for an sg standard would you really recommend the 61 inspired by gibson custom shop you recently reviewed? 3. If you were going for one p90 guitar sound you go for the epiphone sg special or the casino? Thanks Colin. Jerry

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Nice review. I almost want to buy one of those. But I decided to get a fat fender neck for my classic vibe Tele instead. But it’s a beautiful SG. Why did they send it wrapped in bubble? Yeah we mostly all just buy online. Where is the box??? Why? I can’t believe it! Epiphone did a fabulous job with this one. I’ve never played an SG. But I’ve secretly wanted one since about 1969. Don’t denigrate it just because it’s made in China and inexpensive. It’s very nice.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! Wow if you’ve secretly wanted an SG for all these years but still never played one I think the time has come... and this Epi Special is a GREAT place to start. 🎸✌️

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Nice video demo! I am debating whether to get the Epiphone P90 or the Gibson SG Special with P90s.

[@theguitaristas]

I will compare them soon...

[@timrussell1559]

Just bought this exact model used in perfect condition. Paid 250 dollars for it. Looking forward to trying it out

[@theguitaristas]

Man I think you are going to be happy! 😀👍🎸

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

The color is gorgeous! I got one of the first epi TV yellow specials when they hit and one of the tail piece stud head was gouged up like yours. I just shook my head in disgust.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John! did you take yours back or live with it like I did?

[@firstnamenonapplicable5138]

I was looking at the red one but once I remembered I have a surf green strat I think the Pelham blue would match it nicely

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@voyager7]

Your channel and Epiphone are going to put me in the poor-house lol!

[@theguitaristas]

Me first though! :)

[@smokesgtp]

Yes, I suddenly want the whole lineup of Inspired By Gibson. The acoustics look great too!

[@Moyetniishiswa2000]

Was I right in sensing a late 60s/early 70s Santana vibe in that last jam? Really enjoyed the right btw. Love your work 👍🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Hey David... yes definitely late 60's early 70's... check out Frank Zappa Black Napkins for the inspiration! Thank for supporting the channel man it's appreciated!

[@ijamsum]

You use a quarter to adjust the post up or down , it is softer than steel and will not burr the slots at all.

[@che2335]

Maybe i need an SG all these years later having never owned one...Id keep it and get new studs.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes you definitely need an SG! 😆👍

[@peterbrazeal7171]

Black Napkin jam was nice

[@wlawnsldj]

Subscribed and went to buy the same guitar! Haha. Looks like I’m gonna use this Epiphone more than my Gibsons. Really love my SG feel and weight and I love my DC p90s this is like my perfect dream guitar. Plus handwired electronics; I’d still wanna get the Gibson version someday but I just can’t justify getting the Gibson right now and those have the PCB wiring 🤷🏻‍♂️ why Gibson.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Erjim... cool guitar!! - that does seem to be a question we are still often asking Gibson... Why?? :)

[@Anjohl]

I managed to score the "Modern" version of this, which is the same guitar, just with the "Batwing" pickup, in a *very* sexy "Iverness Green" color for $230 USD off someone that I suspect doesn't appreciate a good guitar! Thankfully, this little rock machine is with it's rightful master now!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😎👍

[@markkasick]

Black Napkins....awesome job.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... such great inspiration makes the job a lot easier! :)

[@robertholtom9345]

Ha ha ha I haven't even started watching your video and I am laughing already because you sure had your hands full of that Bubble wrap trying to unwrap that Epiphone SG Special with the P-90's! Anyways Great video, not to impressed with whoever setup that guitar striipping those screws on the bridge, as well as having that ding mark on the back of this guitar. If it was me, I would still of done a video on it, but afterwards sent it back to the shop where you got it from. What kind of incompetent people do they have working in that music store doing the set ups for their guitars. Whoever did that setup setting your guitar up should not even be working in there doing the set ups. Sending you that guitar with those screws on the bridge stripped like that. SHAME SHAME ON THAT MUSIC STORE FOR SHIPPING THSAT GUITAR LIKE THAT OUT TO YOU! Anyways now in May, 2024 here in Canada, these guitars sell new for $649.00, but you can get them used for $500-$600 Canadian. You said you bought that guitar for 319 British pounds, today that is about $550 Canadian dollars, 3 years later.

[@gabiotta]

I much prefer this headstock. I might get one...

[@yetigoosecreature8682]

PMT (S&T Audio / Dolphin music) did the same to me once. I ordered a NEW combo amp, but when it arrived it was a DISPLAY model covered in dust and fingerprints. It was also damaged in transit, as some idiot had packaged it in the wrong box, upside down, and with insufficient packing material. I complained, had it collected and was refunded. I asked customer services why this had happened, and they said 'we often sell display stock as new' online, which I told them was against trading standards. They said the packing problem, was caused by a trainee staff member, which is just a lame excuse for not overseeing or training staff properly. I now avoid PMT / S&T Audio / Dolphin music.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Yeti, but I guess the good thing is that PMT did put that right, which is more than can be said for some other retailers. I guess these things can happen and the important thing is how they deal with them? Cheers dude keep rocking! 😎👍🎸

[@voxelraster]

I bought one. The good: The Pelham Blue is closer to the original (I had one) and the logo inlay is Mother of Pearl (Gibson version is just a decal). The neck was very straight and frets well done. The finish was flawless. The P90s are very, very good! The bad: The neck angle is off and it leaves the stud bridge too far from the body even when strings are set at their lowest. The fingerboard looks and feels fine, but the dye or something stained my finger tips black for weeks despite numerous attempts to clean it. The different: The neck is nice and wide, but it is a shallow "D" taper that is nothing like the original Gibsons were. Doesn't feel bad, but I don't play it often or long because I have other guitars with a more comfortable profile. All in all, it's not a bad guitar, but with a little more care with the neck angle and a rounder taper, it could be a great guitar!

[@theguitaristas]

I love the colour... I think it way better than the current Gibson sparkley one. Neck is shallow but easy to get used to I think? Cheers!

[@peterwalliste8232]

I had the same problem with the neck angle with an older Epiphone SG Special, and it was my only and sadly reason to sell this beauty...

[@LitoLevenbach]

Looks like this Epi has the vintage pickup spacing, whereas the Gibson Original (not Custom Shop) has the bridge pickup right up against the bridge. Would this sound closer to the old ones then? Great demo sir!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Lito!... So the difference as far as I can tell is that the tailpiece on earlier versions is non-compensated and set at an angle closer to pickup on the treble side, whereas later (63 on) is lightning bar style which is set straight and has even spacing between pickup and tailpiece. Most reissues use the straighter lightning bar style, although I do have a custom shop 61 reissue which shows the smaller gap. There would be a small sound difference... the earlier ones have a bit more attack! 😎👍👍

[@michaelpond6386]

I absolutely love my Epiphone SG pro in white, with humbucker that can be split using the push pull pots. It’s every bit as nice as my Gibson Cherry SG special with Bigsby. I may put one on the Epiphone. The Gibson had those ridiculous robot tuners on it , very annoying.

[@johnfritz15]

Just picked the Burgundy version of this up at Sweetwater in their showroom (which I highly recommend visiting), and I’m pretty happy with it so far. I’ve relied on your reviews for a couple of guitars and I’ve yet to disagree with you.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one John! 😎👍