240SX Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I currently have a Epiphone SG with Quilt Maple Top. From what I've researched it is a limited run and has an Epiphone Custom Shop decal on the back of the headstock. The guitar is all original and sounds great. I've been interested in the new G-400 Pro and was wondering if there would be much difference between that and my current SG or am I better off sticking with what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That is one beautiful SG, mate! I think that I possibly would consider adding another one but not part with this awesome guitar. To my experience, even if it's just a veneer, a top glued to a massive guitar back enhances response and adds overtones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240SX Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks for the reply. I'll keep it in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It'a always good to have an option and a backup as well. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgonautIOI Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I currently have a Epiphone SG with Quilt Maple Top. From what I've researched it is a limited run and has an Epiphone Custom Shop decal on the back of the headstock. The guitar is all original and sounds great. I've been interested in the new G-400 Pro and was wondering if there would be much difference between that and my current SG or am I better off sticking with what I have. Dam Root Beer Quilt top, actually it's kinda rare you might want to keep it. Nice Guitar! ArGo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 the only difference (besides the finish) would be the Alnico Pro pickups and coil tapping and different tuners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Okay, I'm a "how it plays" guy. If you really like the way it plays, and since it is pretty and rather unique... I don't understand why one might think of swapping. Some years ago my lady wife and I came to her agreement. Her point was that she was sick and tired of me griping continuously about swaps I'd made and guitars, amps and other sorts of items often swapped. Ergo, she said, it was a matter of if we needed a swap, we couldn't afford it. Since then I've more than quadrupled my "herd," and not a swap. I'll admit that she didn't have to bend my arm on that; and also that most of the "stuff" I'd be likely to swap were things she also understands and has in her own "herd" - although she only really has one bass and amp if she didn't use my bigger amps. For what it's worth, that little pact that was more with myself even than with her (she made good sense), has brought me better instruments for less cost. And with a lot less griping a few years later when I realized I'd not really done myself any good. So, unless you don't like the relatively rare SG you have, I'd say keep it. And if you do like it, why swap it for another that may or may not better suit what you're doing and have a neck as much to your liking? m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 that, to me, is a stunningly beautiful instrument...lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4T5 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The SG....to me, the ultimate solid body guitar. That one is especially fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240SX Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 You folks have convinced me. Looks like I'll hold on to the one I have and add the G-400 pro to the collection with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcham Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Those were a limited run for Best Buy. You see them come up on ebay now and then and even see them pop up on the Best Buy web site on occasion when they find a few in a warehouse somewhere. It's a beautiful guitar and I'd keep it and save up if I had GAS for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 My current "oldest" guitar in terms of when I bought it is a Guild s100c - an SG clone of the early '70s that at the time was considered "better" than Gibson SG. At the time there were no nearby Gibson franchises (still aren't), so I got the Guild. The SG "type" is IMHO the best solidbody design period. Some have complained they're neck-heavy. Never was a problem for me. Mine has done solo fingerstyle jazz type gigs, and in bands country, rock and whatever... and just with just a few adjustments to the electrical stuff on it. And it always has worn 8-38s. Epi has been producing some awfully nice electrics across the price spectrum. Yours is about as "pretty" as any of the family. The SG inherently is easy to do a setup on, and inherently resistant to humidity/temp concerns regardless that mine has plenty of finish spiderweb that's typical for what it's been through. I think that if you're really into this sort of guitar, it can make good sense to have more than one of the type, but with different "feel" (each guitar is a bit different from others regardless) or pup/pot characteristics. Enjoy... m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Absolutely agreed on the SG type being my favorite solid body electric design! They always just felt right, and I also never had any problems with them being neck heavy. My oldest electric is a G-400 and my best overall guitar is a Gibson SG Standard. I'd definitely keep that quilt top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 again, it sure is a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I would never get rid of a guitar with such a beautiful maple cap on it.If the guitar plays well,has good action and holds its tuning,you could always opt for changing out the pickups to Epis own excellent Pro-Buckers,Gibson Burstbuckers,Bare Knuckles,Lollars or the fabulous Vineham Sweet V'59s.Don't sell,swap or throw out the pups that you remove because there will most likely come a time in the future when you say to yourself "She sounded pretty goog in the first place with these original pickups,I wish I had kept them." I have always come to eventually regretting getting rid of every bit of gear that I ever sold or traded-so 32 guitars later,I don't for one minute regret keeping any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It does look nice. Are you happy with the way it sounds? It seems like you're not completely sold on the guitar. If you are not you may be able get some money out of it and get a guitar that you really love. I have a G-400 and i kept it and saved up money to get my Gibson. I'm glad I did because I still play it and it makes a great back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Marlowe Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's an awful guitar and you should immediately get rid of it by selling it to me. Awwww who am I kidding, that thing's gorgeous. I too could never part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's an awful guitar and you should immediately get rid of it by selling it to me. Awwww who am I kidding, that thing's gorgeous. I too could never part with it. Well, you got in first Scott but I'll dibs second on it if I may. Beautiful guitar. I'd never part with a guitar like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240SX Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Ha ha, yeah she's staying right where she is. Thanks for the offers and advice though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango45 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I own one with quilted root beer top. I would never sell it. This axe smokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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