MartyF

Got rid of my SG400 because of it. As soon as I let go of the neck it tried to tie my shoe laces. Didn't matter what strap I had on it either. I contemplated putting an acoustic strap onto the headstock but I figured I already look dorky enough so I traded it (and another acoustic) for a Gibson Flying V. Problem solved!

Here's a breakdown of what the controls do. DIP 1: Neck pickup can be split (true single) or tapped (P-90 type tone) DIP 2: Bridge pickup can be split (true single) or tapped (P-90 type tone) DIP 3: Neck pickup treble bleed circuit (On or off) DIP 4: Bridge pickup treble bleed circuit (On or off) DIP 5: Transient suppression circuit (Spike control) for recording Neck Volume: Pull for Split or tap (depending on DIP 1) Bridge Volume: Pull for Split or tap (depending on DIP 2) Neck tone: Pull for neck pickup phase reversal Bridge Tone: Pull for Full bypass (Bridge only in humbucking mode with disabled controls)

Looks too Fenderish for an Epiphone (JMHO) I personally prefer when brands generate signature looking instruments or completely new designs. Its beneath the major players to try to steal market share by emulating someone else's design cues. Leave that tactic to the lesser brands. Again, this is just my opinion (but that is what you asked for). I would not be interested.

The "Limited Edition" was only in 1976. The serial numbers started with 00 and were on a plastic sticker that was clear about it. The neck on mine is a 50's style. Thick as a 2x4 but super playable. The pickups on mine were "Tarbacks" and you couldn't get the covers off even if you wanted to. I think that when they ran out of NOS components they changed the spec to a 60's thin neck and different finishes and pickups. I think that is when they stopped using the "LE" serials that were shared with the Bicentennial Firebirds. Funny about those serials in 1976 is that they didn't come out in any particular order. They seem to switch randomly from early to late in the run and back and forth between the models. forth between the models.

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My first Gibson acoustic. I Have a couple of electric Gibbys and now I've finally got a real acoustic. I pulled the trigger on a Songwriter custom. The rosewood back and sides give it such a warm but crisp tone. I have only had it a week but it's turning into my go-to guitar.