Ovie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Apologies for the bad pictures, they were taken on my mobile phone as soon as I'd unpacked the guitar at home. Having not played my Mexican Fender strat regularly for over a year I decided to see what I could get in part exchange for it at one of my favourite guitar shops. Well, I came away with this beauty. Wow, what a fantastic tone. Totally different to my Epi Les Paul Classic Gold Top, and my Epi 1960 V3 Les Paul. So, apart from my Brian May Signature guitar, all my Electric Guitars are now Epiphone. Oh, tried it back to back with the Squier Vintage modified Telecasters with P90s & the Jazzmaster pick ups, but the tone of the of the SG completely won me over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 That's a beauty. Play her in good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks! Been playing it for a few hours, love the low action, love the pick ups and love the lighter weight over Les Pauls. But, as it sounds different to the LP's it's just another fabulous tone to be able to call upon. Got to love these great sounding guitars at a decent price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Congratulations on the new guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wonderful guitar, congrats, have a great time playing her, HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clanky44 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Great looking git! HNSGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethyr Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Grats, that's a damn beautiful SG you got there. Trade ALL the Fenders for Epis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrw1960 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Congrats on the new SG! A real looker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Excellent! I have a bunch of Epi's myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Congrats. Really great SG. I absolutely like the TV yellow finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SketchyEtchy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I got one of these! Absolutely Love it! Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 So,I'm having trouble determining the body color, from the pictures. Is that TV yellow? It almost looks like the Walnut SG that's out there. Gimme a hint. I love SGs, haven't had the chance to try one with P-90s yet. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SketchyEtchy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 So,I'm having trouble determining the body color, from the pictures. Is that TV yellow? It almost looks like the Walnut SG that's out there. Gimme a hint. I love SGs, haven't had the chance to try one with P-90s yet. Enjoy. TV Yellow. But depending on the light and camera it comes up different each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud guy Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ah crap....(gas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 OK, having had a few more days of playing the SG back to back with the Les Pauls, I like it even more! The access to the upper frets is great, but as I'm more of a rhythm player than a lead guitartist, that may not make a huge difference. The tone through my Blackstar HT1-RH & matching HT408 is great, but when you play it through a Marshall 4x12 it's outstanding. The clean tone is pleasantly bright, but not harsh on the bridge pickup, and the neck pickup is mellow enough to pull of some great jazz-sounding lines. But then you turn the gain up and it's like the guitar's had some serioulsly strong coffee. It just wakes up! The crunch is perfect for 1960's stuff, and if you push it further, then you are rewarded with such a fab tone it's worth the hassle of the 'Turn it down!' from the Mrs. It's probably going to be my #1 guitar for quite a while. Can't recommend this SG highly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Excellent, glad it's such a player for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNick Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Nice. TV Yellow - that's much better. I was almost sick because it looked avocado green on my screen. Congratulations on your new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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