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Epiphone SG Special

SG-Shaped Guitar from Epiphone belonging to the SG series

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Published on 08/12/07 at 15:38
China Manufacturing
* Color: Cherry
* Type: Body Solid / Solid body
* Mounting sleeve: Bolt
* Number of Strings: 6
* Frets: 22
* Scale: 24 "/ 610mm
* Body: Alder
* Neck: Maple
* Fingerboard: Rosewood
* Inlays: key points Instrustations
* Configuration pickups: HH, 2x humbucker
* Microphone type: Passive
* Micro Switch: 3-way toggle
* Selector set: 1x volume, 1x tone
* Bridge / Tremolo: Tune-O-Matic
* Hardware: Chrome

UTILIZATION

I would make a fairly quick test, because guitar is not really (I'm bass player), I would not want to induce some error.
This is the second guitar I buy, the first was an opportunity and Floyd had become difficult to manage over time (and I have not floyd).
The handle is very nice, I do not do solos, so I do not need special access to acute, but they are relatively accessible.
In terms of weight, I find it slightly lighter than my old guitar in any case (immitation Start), the guitar is in good shape, ideal for playing seated. Against by careful setting of the strap, it is not fixed in parallel with the handle, but perpendicular. So I strongly recommend the use of Straplock (ERNIE BALL STRAP LOCKS, without the "button" above which may be in contact with your stomach and then to win).
The strings are the strings that come with low-end, so it's a little frieze, but once replaced is happiness, at least for a musician for whom music is a hobby.

SOUNDS

I do a lot of rock (Eiffel pixies to name a few), and I use it to dial.
Used with a preamp Behringer MIC200 TUBE ULTRAGAIN and connected to a PC via an EMU 0404 with Cubase Guitar Rig 2. The simple pleasures ... it is only my opinion!
I use the adjustable micro "treble" for the rhythm and the setting "Rhythm" for "solos" or the sound clear.
Regarding the two knobs, this is volume 2 buttons, wired in series.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 days. I have played more than 10 hours on it since I have.
I love the lock, that's what SG, the varnish is slightly transparent, which reveals the wood underneath and that is the most beautiful effect. (Not as pronounced as the photo of the product though!)
Before I really hesitate to buy it, at first I wanted a Gibson Les Paul Standard, but considering the price ... and the weight of the Gibson ... can be for a future purchase.
For now and after 2 days of use, even intensive, it is a little hard to know what this guitar can give time. I would take advantage at worst to make a new comment.
At the moment I do not regret my purchase.