Epiphone Jim Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Hi guys. Do the two photos tell anyone exactly what SG I have ? I know it's Korean (yes, I can read ! ) and the serial number says it' either 1985/95/05 but the headstock looks a bit different to other SGs I've seen and the Epiphone logo is straight and not angled. It's also got twin humbuckers and 2 volume and 2 tone controls. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge82 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Hello! Can someone tell me something about this epiphone?. The second owner tells me that the headstock and tailpiece and the volume and tone controls have been replaced by gibson ones. The fretboard looks like ebony. Behind the headstock appears the number 062001 and this person tells me that she is Korean from the early 80's. Can someone give me information? Thank you very much! https://reverb.com/item/55240275-epiphoneemperor-1980natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Ok the OP is a 2005 Samick made SG g-400 similar to this one @jorge82 yours looks like a 90s Joe Pass, maybe pre-joe pass emperor. new bridge, oddball TRC, but definitely not what people think of when they hear 80s emperor. the matsumoku ones are pretty amazing and go for good money- this one looks pretty rough and MIK joe passes are a dime a dozen, so i wouldnt say this is anything all that special and looking at the reverb, if anything it's overpriced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge82 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Thank you. What's TRC,? I agree with you, its overprice. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge82 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I was thinking, the price is good, no? Do you think it's expensive? Would you buy a new better one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 it looks pretty beat up- definitely was dropped at some point to make that crack on the back at the bottom bout. maybe that's what you want but i would spend a little more money and get a nice one- either new or used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 5 hours ago, cunningham26 said: Ok the OP is a 2005 Samick made SG g-400 similar to this one The first guitar is a 1995, not 2005. Samick closed their Korean factory in 2003. Dot inlays would also suggest it is a G-310, not a G-400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) TRC = Truss Rod Cover. I also think the Epi has been dropped, impact damage to bottom of the guitar. There must be better deals/examples out there for sale. Edited October 28, 2022 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Hm a Korean made Samick "set neck" G400 with a scarf joint with dot inlays a cut down style bell nut cover and stock Rotomatic's in very good condition, like this one below, could go for about 200 US +. Note that the lessor model G310 with the bolt-on neck would have the SN on the neck plate. Edited October 29, 2022 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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