Epiphone SG G-400

[soundgardener75]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I love my G-400! Sure, my current one doesn't have Duncans (Gibson P-94R neck, DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge), but definitely a pair of P-Rails for my 2nd for sure!

 

[Stef]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I'd go with a set: 59 set or a PG set

 

[blueman335]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I'd go with a set: 59 set or a PG set

Stef baby, You say that every time someone asks about PU's. Are you actually typing it each post, or just on auto-response. :lmao:

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

A C8 or P-90 bridge is an excellent choice for an SG.

A Pearly, Classic '57, or '59 would be good for the neck.

(I think I say that every time, maybe. But I assure you that I do type it each time.)

 

[Stef]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

Stef baby, You say that every time someone asks about PU's. Are you actually typing it each post, or just on auto-response. :lmao:

OK I must confess - well, I use a special software for these kinds of threads:ban:

Blueman, I don't doubt your tone-expertise for mag swapping, but I just haven't tried it myself... and another thing is that I got used to the same bridge and necK pickup (aka set) - this goes for SC's and HB's.. I'll probably get over it eventually:28:

Blueman is probably the biggest SG expert here so you should probably listen to him

 

[choonkim]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

Dear all master,

Where can i get the C8 B and Pearly Gates N? And i plan to buy Boss eBand JS-8, any suggestion?

Many thank!

 

[Franknfilms]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I'm now taking a lesson as beginner.

Given the above quote, I think that mag swapping is that last thing you need to worry about, you'll need to learn to play first. The pickup needs repair or replacement, but unless you have a certain amount of experience and a playing style I think it would be a bit ridiculous to be fine tuning your tone with magnet swaps at this point. If you like metal you can play metal with any humbucker on the market. If you really want to buy a new name brand pickup, I recommend a seymour duncan custom or a dimarzio crunch lab based on the musicians that you mentioned.

 

[TeleLubber]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I really love my G-400.. I bought it used with a SD '59 in the neck, and a 57 Classic + in the bridge.. that combo sounded pretty good.. more of a classic rock tone.. tho it could pull off metal fairly well thru the Marshall.. I've since put Lollar Single Coil for Humbucker pickups in because I wanted something different for that guitar.. and I love that P-90ish sound.. just snarls.. but probably not what you're really looking for..

I agree a 59 or PG neck with a Custom bridge would be a good place to start..

 

[Puck]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

Given the above quote, I think that mag swapping is that last thing you need to worry about, you'll need to learn to play first. The pickup needs repair or replacement, but unless you have a certain amount of experience and a playing style I think it would be a bit ridiculous to be fine tuning your tone with magnet swaps at this point.

+1 Best and most reasonable response so far...

 

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

Given the above quote, I think that mag swapping is that last thing you need to worry about, you'll need to learn to play first. The pickup needs repair or replacement, but unless you have a certain amount of experience and a playing style I think it would be a bit ridiculous to be fine tuning your tone with magnet swaps at this point.

Big +1. Don't worry about all that stuff at this point. Just play!

 

[blueman335]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

Given the above quote, I think that mag swapping is that last thing you need to worry about, you'll need to learn to play first. The pickup needs repair or replacement, but unless you have a certain amount of experience and a playing style I think it would be a bit ridiculous to be fine tuning your tone with magnet swaps at this point. If you like metal you can play metal with any humbucker on the market. If you really want to buy a new name brand pickup, I recommend a seymour duncan custom or a dimarzio crunch lab based on the musicians that you mentioned.

Maybe the boy can multi-task. I play much better when I get tones I like, maybe he will too. He's not playing his guitar 24/7, so why not start learning about it, like set ups at least. I heartily recommend Dan Erlewine's 'How to make your electric guitar play better.' I'd rather see him start to learn how to do some things himself early on, than to be one of those guys that's been playing for 5 years and still can't change their own strings. Get to know your instrument.

 

[Puck]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I second that learning how to set up and maintain your guitar is indeed crucial.
On the other hand, fine tuning the pickups with magnet changes is pretty useless for beginners.

 

[Franknfilms]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I second that learning how to set up and maintain your guitar is indeed crucial.
On the other hand, fine tuning the pickups with magnet changes is pretty useless for beginners.

I don't know about you but when I learned mary had a little lamb on the high e and b strings I felt that there was a certain amount of crunch and low mids lacking in my tone, a mag swap could've really drove it home! I'm being a dick but hey, its Friday! :friday:

 

[Puck]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

I don't know about you but when I learned mary had a little lamb on the high e and b strings I felt that there was a certain amount of crunch and low mids lacking in my tone, a mag swap could've really drove it home! I'm being a dick but hey, its Friday! :friday:

:lmao:

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Epiphone SG G-400

Bottom line...

SG's are great sounding, playing, looking guitars. There are many pups that really work well in SG's.

All of the suggestions have been on spot.

Can't go wrong with....

'59 (bridge and/or neck);
Pearly Gates (bridge is ok, but best in the neck);
Custom bridge (ok, but C5 is better and C8 is best. I personally don't care for ceramic mags);
Screamin Demon set;
Dirty Fingers set (this is REALLY a great sounding pup set for an SG); and, of course,
P-90/Phat Cat (SG + P-90 is one of the best combinations available).