Epiphone SG-400 Pro

[UnderTheFlame83]

Anyone have one of these? What do think about them?

I been thinking of picking one up for awhile now in Honeyburst with all gold hardware. Really like the look. How fat is the neck? Never owned a 400 Pro. I used to have a LP in the same finish with the same pickups with coil tapping. I currently have an Epiphone SG VE in Sunburst that's really a nice cheap guitar. Fat neck that plays great and has thick tone. But looking for another SG to add to my collection.

 

[Securb]

While I like a fat neck myself that is a great bang for your buck guitar. The neck is a 60's profile. However, I have the Gibson version of that guitar and it is a beast. The only difference between that guitar an the Gibson SG Special is you pay $300 more for the name on the headstock.

 

[The Dali]

I’ve had a few SG pros recently that I modded. I had a 24 fret one that was nice but played only “ok”. I have a 22 fret one that I’m working on with a faded finish and it is sublime.


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[Spirit of 76]

Never played one but would absolutely get it.

I know that you are going for the Honeyburst; but I have to say, the black and silver looks pretty cool too - https://bit.ly/3eajldL

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Never played one but would absolutely get it.

I know that you are going for the Honeyburst; but I have to say, the black and silver looks pretty cool too - https://bit.ly/3eajldL

Yeah that black 66 SG does look good. Fingerboard looks like ebony in the picture. If it came with ebony at that price, I'd get that one. The Custom does and looks like a great guitar, too. The honeyburst with all gold though looks so nice with the flamed top.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Order placed on the Honeyburst G-400 Deluxe Pro. Will review it later this week with pics.

 

[Lovegun]

Yeah that black 66 SG does look good. Fingerboard looks like ebony in the picture. If it came with ebony at that price, I'd get that one. The Custom does and looks like a great guitar, too. The honeyburst with all gold though looks so nice with the flamed top.

I have 66 in cherry. I love it. I'm thinking of getting a sg-400 pro with the smaller pickguard. I like the fat neck on it. The fat neck works on it. If that neck was on a Les Paul I don't think I could play it.

 

[Spirit of 76]

Order placed on the Honeyburst G-400 Deluxe Pro. Will review it later this week with pics.

Cool. Yes, please let us know cause now I am seriously considering one myself. Always wanted an SG so would love to know what you think about this one.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Cool. Yes, please let us know cause now I am seriously considering one myself. Always wanted an SG so would love to know what you think about this one.

If you're considering picking up this guitar, I say go for it! Mine came setup good from the factory without any issues. No neck dive. The action was pretty low but I managed to go even lower without any fret buzz or adjusting the truss rod when I changed strings and gauge. The pickups are really good in it. I'm happy. The finish looks even better in person with all the gold hardware. Here is some pics...

 

[Mincer]

Wow that SG looks great!

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Wow that SG looks great!

Thanks! It's a nice playing guitar. Sounds wonderful. I can't put it down.

 

[Spirit of 76]

If you're considering picking up this guitar, I say go for it! Mine came setup good from the factory without any issues. No neck dive. The action was pretty low but I managed to go even lower without any fret buzz or adjusting the truss rod when I changed strings and gauge. The pickups are really good in it. I'm happy. The finish looks even better in person with all the gold hardware. Here is some pics...

That's awesome man. Congrats. Yes, am seriously looking at doing this.

 

[AniML]

Looks nice, very unique.

I bought a G400 Vintage a few months back. This is the one with the satin/unfilled finish, not the gloss, 60s neck w/trapezoid fret markers, and small pg. I replaced the tuner knobs only with green keys to lighten the load and minimize neck dive. Then I replaced the pickups with '59s, CTS pots with 5% tolerance and .33/.15 caps. Action is perfect. It is a fantastic guitar all in for $500.

 

[Erlend_G]

I was lucky to get a chunky neck, when I got my Epi Wildkat "koa" bought unseen, from Thomann .

A great, thick, C shaped neck .

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

I was lucky to get a chunky neck, when I got my Epi Wildkat "koa" bought unseen, from Thomann .

A great, thick, C shaped neck .

Yeah the neck on mine is pretty chunky. Not too fat, just right.

 

[Lovegun]

Wow that's a great guitar.

 

[Erlend_G]

Yeah the neck on mine is pretty chunky. Not too fat, just right.

I've never come across a neck that I thought was "too fat"-

Apart from a V-shaped abomination, that was shaped like a ship hull! On my friends hand-built tele, he got from his father. I remember him making all kinds of painful faces while trying to play the thing, lol XD. jeez...

I think a thick neck contributes to a good tone! Atleast that's my experience. But, "everyone got different preferences"

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[The Dali]

They are nice guitars. I’m working on a Sabbath guitar using the g400 with satin finish as the platform.

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