zdude Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi, I searched and didn't find any discussion on this, but I wondered of anyone could explain how these 2 lower-end SG models differ? Epiphone website shows info only for the G-310, not the SG-310, but many retailers have them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 mmm dude...it's like asking what's the difference between Les Paul 100 and LP 100.... G 310 is one of the sub model of SG Guitars.. so you call it SG 310 or G 310 it's the same...!! so there aint any differences in them,... they are the same...Similarly for all the other SG models, like G 400, G 400 Custom, G 400 Goth and Elitist G 400 how ever there is another model that's Prophecy that falls under SG as well...and I don't think they are called Prophecy G 400 lol.. They are called SG custom GX and SG Custom EX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Remove the S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It's really incorrect labeling by the music store. There is no such thing as an "SG-310", the guitar is properly called a G-310, but guitar stores sometimes use the SG tag because the Epiphone G-310 is based (loosely) on a Gibson SG. Personally, I wouldn't buy this guitar. I'd try and find a few more $$ and go for a G-400 instead. That way you get a set neck, Grover tuners, and the Epiphone Alnico V pick-ups. If you are on a tight budget then go for a Faded G-400, (these are sometimes sold as "Vintage G-400s. " It is the same guitar as the regular G-400, but without the glossy finish.) All in all, any G-400 is a far superior instrument to the G-310. At the moment, Guitar Center is selling the following guitars at these prices: G-310: $249 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-G-310-SG-Electric-Guitar-518280-i1149969.gc Vintage/Faded G-400: $299 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Vintage-G-400-Electric-Guitar-102488731-i1150101.gc G-400: $399 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-G-400-SG-Electric-Guitar-100042754-i1149971.gc 1966 G-400 (limited edition) [wonderful guitar, this, in my opinion]: $399 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-1966-G-400-Electric-Guitar-102676350-i1166714.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 WTF? That one was just $299 last month. Phooey on the price hikes....! 1966 G-400 (limited edition) [wondeful guitar, this, in my opinion]: $399 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-1966-G-400-Electric-Guitar-102676350-i1166714.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It was an Innocent question but I nearly laughed to death..sorry for that buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 WTF? That one was just $299 last month.Phooey on the price hikes....! 1966 G-400 (limited edition) [wondeful guitar' date= this, in my opinion]: $399 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-1966-G-400-Electric-Guitar-102676350-i1166714.gc I saw the price rise here in Australia too... it's just too much.. for a Standard Les Paul Plus or Plain, we've have to pay $1000+ and G 400's at round about $600-700... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 WTF? That one was just $299 last month.Phooey on the price hikes....! 1966 G-400 (limited edition) [wondeful guitar' date= this, in my opinion]: $399 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-1966-G-400-Electric-Guitar-102676350-i1166714.gc Yeah, when you go to the main GC page for Epiphone SGs it shows at $349, but when you click the link for the 1966 it shows at $399 for both the cherry and the silverburst. I've always wanted one of these, but I don't need one, as I already have a nice regular G-400. So I guess I missed out(!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdude Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for all the responses and info. Here's the deal: I'm aware that this is a pretty entry level piece with bolt on neck, dot inlays, etc, but instead of that G-310 linked to musiciansfriend for $249, a lot of the sites currently have the SG-310 Value Pack again at $249, ebony model only, which includes the Valve Junior and some accessories like leather starp, stand, tuner (granted these are prob worth a buck or 2 each!) I was thinking of going for it to get the amp, and then let my son have the G-310, but I wanted to know if there was such a thing as an SG-310, as they sometimes refer to just the guitar. I think a poster above is right, it is incorrectly referred to as an SG-310. That's probably the model number for the value pack though. I really want the amp for my 2 LP's: '56 GT and Std +Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yup, the G-310, or SG-310 are the same guitar. The name probably depends on who typed up the ad that week. Of the two low-end models, there are the G-310 and the Special. They are basically the same guitar with slightly different hardware. Th 310 has a pickguard, two HBs and a 4-knob config. The Special han no pickguard, two HBs and a 2-knob config. Good feeling guitars for learning, but you'll want to move up pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It's the same thing with people calling it a SG400. It's a G400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1999nbmZ1281734025 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for all the responses and info. Here's the deal: I'm aware that this is a pretty entry level piece with bolt on neck' date=' dot inlays, etc, but instead of that G-310 linked to musiciansfriend for $249, a lot of the sites currently have the SG-310 Value Pack again at $249, ebony model only, which includes the Valve Junior and some accessories like leather starp, stand, tuner (granted these are prob worth a buck or 2 each!) I was thinking of going for it to get the amp, and then let my son have the G-310, but I wanted to know if there was such a thing as an SG-310, as they sometimes refer to just the guitar. I think a poster above is right, it is incorrectly referred to as an SG-310. That's probably the model number for the value pack though. I really want the amp for my 2 LP's: '56 GT and Std +Top[/quote'] Wow, just checked online thinking you were confused, but you're right. You get the G-310 with the valve junior combo for $250. Whats funny, is that the same guitar, bundled with the cheap solid-state amp costs $368!!! So for paying $118 extra, you get a lower quality amp. Great set up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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