pfj Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi everyone, Over the last few days I have decided that I would like an Epiphone SG G-400. I haven't really decided upon which model yet so would be grateful for any opinions or advice. However, was trawling ebay and came across this item. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=180325186792#ebayphotohosting It is being sold as new but to me the fretboard looks a bit worn/battered for a new guitar. Anyone got any opinions on this? My gut feeling is to buy one from a reputable dealer but at the same time this may be a perfectly good buy. Im pretty much undecided between the SG G-400 with the 3 pups (although i hate the colour!) or just a standard SG G-400. Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Don't buy a guitar with a colour you don't like! You will regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation zero Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 IMO a third pickup just gets in the way when you're talking 3 full size humbuckers. Get the color you like, skip the extra pup. My 2 cents, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Generation Zero is correct. Unless you pick like a butterfly, that third pickup is ANNOYING. In addition, it really doesn't give you tonal advantages that justify it being in the way at all times. I own a gibby sg deluxe with 3 mini-hb's and every time I dig in - DOINK - pick-o-chet off the middle pu. It is a great sounding axe...but I keep the pu selector on bridge 99% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfj Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks guys for all the quick responses! You've talked me out of the SG G-400 custom model. The colour (yuk!) is more of a major factor than the extra pup. I've decided to settle for the standard G-400 model in cherry. There are a few used ones in good condition on Ebay i have put a bid on in order to save a few pounds. But if i'm not successful i have seen a few brand new online for around the £250 - £300 mark. I've had another good look at the 66 limited edition model on Ebay which i gave a link to and the more I look at it the more im not sure. The item description spelling and grammar is bad on it and I will go with my gut feeling and avoid. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Please jump to the "New/Beginning Guitar" Post for Pix and answers to another G-400 purchasing question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Generation Zero is correct. Unless you pick like a butterfly, that third pickup is ANNOYING. In addition, it really doesn't give you tonal advantages that justify it being in the way at all times. I own a gibby sg deluxe with 3 mini-hb's and every time I dig in - DOINK - pick-o-chet off the middle pu. It is a great sounding axe...but I keep the pu selector on bridge 99% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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