Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG
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Epiphone
SG Standard Ebony IBG
Product Info
Article Number:
609221
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
SG Standard Ebony IBG
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$610.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone SG Standard Ebony is a fantastic value, nailing that classic SG vibe with its mahogany construction and comfortable neck. The ProBucker pickups deliver a surprisingly good punch and clarity, making it ideal for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It's a seriously playable and great-sounding guitar for the budget-conscious player.
Product Description
- Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: '60s Slim Taper
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 1 ProBucker 2 (neck) and 1 ProBucker 3 (bridge) humbucker
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- CTS electronics
- Locktone Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Stopbar tailpiece
- Colour: Black
- Includes premium gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant, and sustain-rich tone.
- • ’60s Slim Taper neck profile offers comfortable, fast playing feel.
- • ProBucker pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful vintage-inspired sound.
- • CTS electronics provide reliable and responsive volume and tone control.
CONS
- • Ebony fingerboard can be a bit brittle and prone to cracking with extreme humidity.
- • Relatively heavy, typical of mahogany guitars, may fatigue some players.
- • While versatile, pickups lean towards classic rock and blues – less suited for extreme genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
ProBucker 2 (neck), ProBucker 3 (bridge) humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Locktone Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ProBuckers offer a similar vibe, but lack the absolute nuance and vintage air of the higher-end Gibsons; they are a solid compromise for the price.
Yes, the ebony fingerboard is finished with a thin satin lacquer, which helps protect the wood and provides a smooth playing surface.
The '60s Slim Taper is noticeably thinner and more rounded than a modern 'C' shape, offering a quicker, more vintage feel.
