pfj Posted February 3, 2009 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?
Dr. Rock Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Don't buy a guitar with a colour you don't like! You will regret it.
generation zero Posted February 3, 2009 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.
EL-KABONG! Posted February 3, 2009 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
pfj Posted February 3, 2009 Author 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
animalfarm Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Please jump to the "New/Beginning Guitar" Post for Pix and answers to another G-400 purchasing question!
EL-KABONG! Posted February 3, 2009 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
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