Epiphone SG Custom Ebony
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Epiphone
SG Custom Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
482489
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
SG Custom Ebony
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$610.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone SG Custom Ebony is a fantastic choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired aesthetic and feel without the premium price tag. The mahogany body and ebony board combo delivers a focused, articulate tone that’s perfect for classic rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It’s a great all-arounder for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a quality instrument.
Product Description
- Epiphone SG Custom Ebony
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Pearloid Block fretboard inlays
- Split Diamond headstock inlay
- Neck profile: Slim taper
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- 22 Frets
- White neck binding
- Pickups: 2 Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- 2 x Volume controls
- 2 x Tone CTS electronics controls
- Locktone ABR Tune-o-matic bridge
- Stopable tailpiece
- Colour: Ebony
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant, and sustain-rich tonal foundation.
- • Ebony fretboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and brightens the tone.
- • Alnico Classic Pro pickups deliver a punchy, vintage-inspired sound with good clarity.
- • CTS pots and Locktone bridge enhance reliability and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The slim taper neck might feel too thin for players preferring a thicker profile.
- • Ebony fretboards can be sensitive to humidity changes, requiring careful maintenance.
- • While versatile, it leans toward classic rock and blues, limiting extreme metal applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Locktone ABR Tune-o-matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The slim taper is noticeably thinner than the '50s or '60s profiles, offering a faster feel, but might not suit everyone's preference.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for straightforward pickup swaps – plenty of aftermarket options are available.
It's finished with a thin layer of lacquer, but ebony is naturally porous; occasional fretboard oiling is recommended to prevent drying and cracking.
