Epiphone Power Player SG DME
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Epiphone
Power Player SG DME
Product Info
Article Number:
563451
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Power Player SG DME
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Power Player SG DME is a fantastic entry point into the SG world. The smaller size makes it really accessible for younger players or those who find full-size guitars unwieldy, and the pickup combination offers a surprising amount of tonal flexibility. It's a solid, playable instrument that delivers a lot of bang for the buck, perfect for beginners and gigging musicians on a budget.
Product Description
- Epiphone Power Player SG DME
- Electric Guitar
- Size: 7/8
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
- Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Single-ply top binding
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper D
- Scale: 577 mm (22.73")
- Nut Width: 41mm (1.614")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: Epiphone 650R (neck) and Epiphone 700T (bridge) humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- 1 Toggle switch
- Compensated Lightning Bar Wrap Around bridge
- Colour: Dark Matte Ebony
- Includes gig bag
- strap
- picks and cable
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • SlimTaper D neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • 650R/700T pickups provide a surprisingly versatile range of tones, from clean to crunch.
- • Lightning Bar bridge offers decent sustain and tuning stability for the price point.
CONS
- • 7/8 scale length may feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Indian Laurel fretboard, while functional, lacks the premium feel of rosewood or ebony.
- • Hardware quality, while acceptable, won't withstand heavy abuse or extensive modification.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Epiphone 650R (neck) / 700T (bridge) humbuckers
Scale Length
577 mm (22.73")
Frets
22
Bridge
Compensated Lightning Bar Wrap Around
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale results in slightly higher pitch and a tighter feel; it's easier to play fast but lacks some of the low-end rumble of a full-size SG.
Yes, the pickup route is standard, so swapping them out is straightforward, although you'll want to ensure the replacements are 4-conductor wiring for full coil-splitting potential.
It’s a simpler, more vintage-inspired design; while it’s functional, a Tune-o-Matic/stopbar setup generally provides more tuning stability and sustain, but is a later upgrade option.
