Labi Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi. I recently bought a used Epiphone SG but somehow it looks different to all other SG-s I've seen on the net, therefore I am unable to identify which exact model it is. I know mine is an older Korean model, but what puzzles me are the humbuckers. Are these stock or is it more possible that they've been swapped at some point in time by previous owner? Also I couldn't find another Epiphone SG with the trusrod cover that has GIBSON engraved on it like mine. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me on this. I will also attach some pics of my SG. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP121 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Looks like my G-310. But you're right, the TRC and the pups are different. I'd say they were swapped out (the pickups I mean). Anyway, to me it looks like an older G-310. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 G-310 with aftermarket PU's. 310's are entry-level guitars, so there's no collector value with them. I've seen many used Epi's over the years, and PU upgrades are common. I always change strings when I guy a used guitar (along with cleaning all the wood parts and reconditioning the fretboard), and I recommend others do the same. When the strings are off, flip over the PU's and the make-model will be on the base plate. You may be lucky and they could be worth as much as the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Zeplin Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi. I recently bought a used Epiphone SG but somehow it looks different to all other SG-s I've seen on the net, therefore I am unable to identify which exact model it is. I know mine is an older Korean model, but what puzzles me are the humbuckers. Are these stock or is it more possible that they've been swapped at some point in time by previous owner? Also I couldn't find another Epiphone SG with the trusrod cover that has GIBSON engraved on it like mine. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me on this. I will also attach some pics of my SG. Thanks Gibson TRCs were the norm back in the day. All three of my LPs had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labi Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 G-310 with aftermarket PU's. 310's are entry-level guitars, so there's no collector value with them. I've seen many used Epi's over the years, and PU upgrades are common. I always change strings when I guy a used guitar (along with cleaning all the wood parts and reconditioning the fretboard), and I recommend others do the same. When the strings are off, flip over the PU's and the make-model will be on the base plate. You may be lucky and they could be worth as much as the guitar. Yeah I too was hoping for some luck with the pickups so I looked underneath, but there's nothing writen on them, just blank metal plate. They sound fine tho'. Well at least for a 9 yr old kid whose main task at this moment is to do an impersonation of Mr. Schnebley with it :) Thanks a lot for everyones input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 My epi G-400 has Gibson written on the truss rod cover as well. It was made in 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labi Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 My epi G-400 has Gibson written on the truss rod cover as well. It was made in 2001. Thnx deeman Are there dots on the fretboard or the trapezoid inlays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP121 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yeah I too was hoping for some luck with the pickups so I looked underneath, but there's nothing writen on them, just blank metal plate. They sound fine tho'. Well at least for a 9 yr old kid whose main task at this moment is to do an impersonation of Mr. Schnebley with it :) Thanks a lot for everyones input. My 310 is very playable with the pickups and tone pots being the weak points. So if it's got decent sounding pups I'd play the heck out of it and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP121 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 More than you ever need to know about Epi SGs can be found here B) http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/SG Looks from your link that it may be an 89-96 with the Vantage pups. I don't know how they compare to the 700T/690R that I have but I know the pups in mine are definitely candidates for change if I ever get around to it. Edit: You may want to look into changing the tone pots, the stock ones are worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thnx deeman Are there dots on the fretboard or the trapezoid inlays? the 400 has trapezoid and the 310 has dots with a bolt on neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labi Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 More than you ever need to know about Epi SGs can be found here B) http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/SG Thnx for this helpful link. It's strange that color cherry isn't listed. Maybe it was introduced later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thnx for this helpful link. It's strange that color cherry isn't listed. Maybe it was introduced later on. Perhaps cherry counts as listed under red... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labi Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Looks from your link that it may be an 89-96 with the Vantage pups. I don't know how they compare to the 700T/690R that I have but I know the pups in mine are definitely candidates for change if I ever get around to it. Edit: You may want to look into changing the tone pots, the stock ones are worthless. I didn't find any problem with the tone pots. They seem fine. But I might upgrade them and the pickups sometime in the future since the guitar itself is beautifuly crafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labi Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 It's fixed now B) Wow, that was fast :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP121 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I didn't find any problem with the tone pots. They seem fine. But I might upgrade them and the pickups sometime in the future since the guitar itself is beautifuly crafted. That's good. Mine don't do anything at all. Not sure what the problem is. But for an entry level guitar it's fun to play and sure you'll enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 not always the SG-400 had Dots from 89-95.... B) touche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labi Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 As a conclusion, my Epi is a Korean G 310 with stock Vantage pickups, and also according to this website it was made in May 1993. I would like to thank everyone that helped. You guys are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 As a conclusion, my Epi is a Korean G 310 with stock Vantage pickups, and also according to this website it was made in May 1993. I would like to thank everyone that helped. You guys are great. That would be correct. I have a 1994 that came stock with the Vantage covered pickups. They were total dogs. Nowhere near as good as the current Epiphone budget pickups. They are very weak and muddy. I swapped out mine for a set of DiMarzios that I got on the cheap...real cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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