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Epiphone SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS

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Epiphone SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS

Epiphone

SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS

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Product Info

Article Number: 588244
Brand: Epiphone
Model: SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS
Category: Double Cut Guitars
Price: $1,282.60

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This Epiphone SG is a seriously impressive instrument, nailing the vintage vibe with its mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and those Custombucker pickups. It’s a premium-priced Epiphone, built with quality materials and a meticulous VOS finish. It's perfect for players chasing that classic Gibson SG tone and feel, especially those into blues, rock, and classic rock.

Product Description

  • Epiphone SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS
  • Electric Guitar
  • Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl block
  • Split diamond headstock inlay
  • 5-Ply binding
  • Neck profile: '63 rounded
  • Pickups: 3 Custombucker humbuckers
  • Maestro tremolo
  • Gold hardware
  • Colour: Classic White
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides warm sustain and a pleasing resonance.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and smooth playability.
  • • Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Maestro tremolo adds expressive vibrato capabilities and classic aesthetics.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction results in a notably heavier instrument than some alternatives.
  • • The Maestro tremolo system can be finicky and require careful setup.
  • • Limited pickup versatility might not suit modern, high-gain playing styles.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 3 Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length 24.75"
Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
Bridge Maestro Tremolo
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Custombuckers aim for a similar sonic territory—a warm, slightly compressed tone with good mids—but lack the very nuanced complexity of true vintage PAFs, though they’re remarkably close for the price.
The VOS (Vintage Overall Satin) finish is primarily cosmetic, but the thinner nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to breathe a bit more, potentially contributing slightly to the guitar's resonance and sustain.
The Maestro tremolo, while adding character, is historically known to be less stable than modern designs and might need occasional tweaking to maintain proper intonation and avoid tuning issues.

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