Clifdawg Well-Known Member. In this Epiphone SG Special review, we’re going to take a look at one of the “Inspired by Gibson” guitars produced by Epiphone. As the base-colour of the wood shows through the lacquer the lighter maple neck contrasts with the darker mahogany of the body. best way to find out go to your local guitar dealer and try one of … The Sparkling Burgundy just looked better in a variety of different lightings. should i spend 400 bucks and a g 400 or save a little more and get a gibson faded sg? gibson vs epiphone. The Gibson SG Special offers a stripped down and cheaper American made alternative to the Standard. I have 26 guitars, so I certainly dont need another! I have two Epi G-400's, one I totally modded out, the other is stock. Pelham Blue is nice but you really have to find an SG Special with a really dark rosewood board or it just looks off to me. Epiphone guitars are traditionally classed with Fender Squier guitars. If I were to buy another guitar right now, it would be between these two. Listen to the difference between a Gibson SG and an Epiphone SG (Made in China). Although darker than CAR and to me, looks more like a classic car finish than CAR as well. there is a difference in sound. Let's find out. Joined: Jul 3, 2015 Messages: 695 Likes Received: 685. I have three Gibson SG's, one stock Standard, one Special with upgraded electronics / pickups and one Future Tribute completely modded out. We’re looking at the Special version, which includes two P90 pickups. In my collection, I have Fender Teles and Strats, Epi Les Pauls, Dots, an EG-1275 and a G-400, Squier Teles and Strats and Ampeg Dan Armstrongs, among others. This places it firmly in the budget territory of a similar priced SG style guitar - the ESP Viper 1000 (Deluxe). Epi SG Special vs. Gibson SG Special. SG-Special-I, Epiphone fans around the world can enjoy owning and playing a real Epiphone “SG” at a great price. Discussion in 'Epiphone SG' started by Clifdawg, Dec 16, 2017. And its really just Gibson's take on Candy Apple Red. Ive been looking at sgs for a while now and i have some money saved up. Gibson SG Special. Gibson SG Special Vs ESP LTD Viper 1000. They are both good guitars and worth the price. i have a epiphone les paul standard and gibson lp studio and an epiphone shearton. Gibson has used this maple neck / mahogany body combination quite a few times since early days. there is a difference. ive been playing for about 2 years. And now with the Ltd. Ed. The SG Special has always been a fan favourite thanks to its unique look and awesomely raw-sounding P-90 pickups. The Ltd. Ed. ESP LTD Viper 1000. better pickups better pots etc. Epiphone SG Special Guitars From Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson range, the SG Specials combines classic SG specs with P-90 PRO pickups and gorgeous finishes. If I remember correctly the 2014 SG Special had a maple neck whereas the body is mahogany. 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