@@stevehogan8829 the guitar is amazing. The tuners feel cheap, but they are keeping in tune for a long time. The guitar is just great for the price, I just can't find anything wrong with it besides the tuning feel
I've been playing for about 10-11 years and got this last summer, and it quickly became one of my favorite guitars. The guitar is REALLY light, and for how light it is it has a surprisingly good tone to it. I play mostly rhythm and play a lot of punk/metal/garagerock, and I just love the tones I can get with this thing. Surprisingly good for under $200. A couple of my cons however would be: -Frets come over the neck quite a bit, to the point if I'm sliding my hand around fast enough it'll shred up the top layer of my index finger -Some issues changing between the pickups, sometimes on switching no sound will come through, and you'll have to flip it back and back again to get it to work If you're a beginner, I'd highly recommend this guitar. It won't be breaking you our your parent's banks, and it won't disappoint.
My Les Paul Special VE had similar issues with the switch back when it was new.After a while the bridge position stopped working altogether.I just changed mine with some chinese Musiclily switch around a year back and its been working well ever since.
I picked up an Epiphone SG Special - mint condition 2nd hand - for £80.00. It's a beautiful guitar that sounds great thru an amp. Versatile, easy to play and an absolute steal. Love Epiphone guitars. It stands up pretty well alongside my other baby - an American Standard Fender Telecaster - which cost considerably more at nearly £14.000. You'd never guess the huge price difference when listening to each guitar respectively. No need to fork out large sums for good guitars that play well these days - just look around cos there's plenty out there. Thanx for the demo !! Rx
Picked up a 2009 Epiphone Sg Special...tore it down for complete upgrades... the body...Neck and fret job professional quality absolutely....looking forward to getting the upgrades FINISHED..
@@theguitarmanifesto been playing 46 years ...19 years fantastic music career I was surprised that a lower end Epiphone the Sg Special what professional quality craftsmanship it has I would expect this type of craftsmanship out of G400 Sg Pro or the Les Paul Standard plus top pro and up...and since the quality of craftsmanship is A+ on the Sg Special I'm doing a complete upgrades it's most certainly worth it that's for sure
I got this exact type of guitar as my first ever eletric guitar a few months ago and I love it. I'm a beginner and I'm learning and improving through this guitar.
even though i have absolutely zero background on music, i was inspired to try learning to play electric guitar since last year and been saving up money for it and this will be the one i'm gonna buy >< i'm excited but i'm also very anxious about this whole thing but this video helps w my doubts. thank you
Of all the Epiphone Sg's how would you rate this one in terms of craftsmanship and playability out of the box? I have never set up an SG before and would like to get one for jamming just for fun.
Wow - definitely got the Gibson type jangle and growl at the same time. For £139 any budding young player who does not want a Strat type sound can't go too far wrong. Great no nonsense review.
Tempted to get one of these, but changing pickups could be tricky. If that's your plan check with a tech first, since some of the cheaper Gibsons/Epis have weird electronics under the hood.
Mine was good to begin with. Had to tighten a few things and it had a few haywire transient tones from the pickups, did a swap... wallah! This is now one of my favorite guitars... the thing shreds.
This is hands down my favorite guitar I own I have more expensive guitars but I prefer this one this guitar feels awesome in your hand and I really enjoy the placement of the button strap how it sits a little more farther forward just feels more natural
@@theguitarmanifesto Hello again from, the future(?) I still have the guitar! Mostly because I don't really gig and have no need for multiple guitars. Anyways, your video is one of many that helped me be more reassured with my purchase. I still love that guitar, and I hope to keep playing it.
Nice Brother i have the same exact - guitar my Dad got it for me for Christmas I have made alot of Videos on Fb with it really nice guitar I love it Brother !!!
@@theguitarmanifesto yeah it was really helpful cos I'm getting this for Christmas, where did you get the banners from as well, nirvanas my favourite band 🤘
Nice video ! I have the same guitar but with the glossy cherry finish (and the killswitch). However, same pickups as yours : these open coil ceramic humbuckers are really really punchy and we hear that very well in your demo. Good job ! Nice guitar (I love the Epi worn finish).
I've just made a series of videos with the Epi SG Special Cherry and I had a lot of good sensations with this guitar. Have a look if you want... See U soon.
I have this exact guitar in ebony. But my “three” way switch only switches from rhythm to middle position 🤨 It doesn’t go down to treble position. Would I have to buy a new toggle switch?
Hi, I'm looking to learn the electric guitar, but I have small hands and fingers.. would this guitar be a suggestion or is the there an electric guitar you would recommend for a person with small hands? Cheers.
I have this guitar. One of the tuners is slightly crooked but it plays well, necks good. You have the les paul ve also and the two guitars do share the same pickups, but do they sound the same?
I bought an Epiphone SG about 20 years for ...oh 300 quid...an awful thing due to the set neck...it refused to stay in tune...a bolt on neck for me ALWAYS...thanks for this Rob , oh i'm so tempted to some more cash for one of these :)
I have it. It's a good affordable Axe. I play classic Metal like Accept, Priest, Maiden etc. So I hot rodded it out and replaced the stock tuners with Grover Rotomatics and installed a Seymour Duncan Pegasus in the bridge. That's the cool thing about guitars in this price range. You can mod them out and put tuners you like or pickups to improve it
Got to get an Epiphone SG. I'm good for guitars now. Totally lost the ability to play recently. But that little beauty looks very interesting. The SG is such a unique guitar. This is how I look at it: Fender: Stratocaster. Telecaster. Jazzmaster. Gibson: Les Paul. 335. SG. I think the SG is often overlooked. But from what I've heard it's a great sounding guitar especially for clean stuff. Of course it can do the heavy shit too. Tony, Angus... That guitar sounds as good clean as anything I've heard you play. Not a lot of money at all. I've got my eye on a more expensive version. But then again, I may even stretch to spending a lot more. I'm kind of tired of buying cheap guitars now. I've got all I need. Great review!
I must admit I do like an SG if you are considering getting an Epiphone SG I would recommend the SG-400 Pro it also has coil tapping or splitting can't remember which, has great sounding pickups I may review one soon
I had to quit playing acoustic guitar about 4 years ago because a teacher recommend that I shouldn't leave the lessons. But ever since then I have discovered this little thing I like to call hard rock and I have decided to start playing again. Would you say this is a good sg to get as a first electric guitar and relearn how to play?
I'm starting to learn how to play guitar and this is a guitar that really love it. Recently, i saw Cort CR100 Les Paul and make me feel confuse. What should i buy?
hey man good video!! I want to ask something about guitar, i am not exactly a beginner i have been playing for one and four months so do you think it would be good for me or would yoi recommend me to save my money and buy a g310
How are the tuners on the guitar? I have an epiphone Sg g400 it has Grover tuners which I really like. I also have an epiphone les Paul junior and the tuners was terrible so I swapped it out for locking tuners
Great video. I'm a beginner trying to decide between an Epi SG Special and an Ibanez (maybe RG421). Any thoughts on a comparison of the quality between them? I'm looking for a durable, mostly trouble-free guitar to play for a few years. I like bolt-on necks and fixed bridges. Nothing fancy but also nothing that's high maintenance. Thanks.
The Ibanez looks pretty cool I'd be interested in giving that one a whirl. I guess it's down to personal preference so up to you dude, both will be fine
How would you compare these to the Fazley 418 SG copies? I hear these epi specials aren't all that great at staying in tune, would love to know your opinion on this. Also, any neck dive compared to the cheapies?
Excellent video, love the colour. How bad are the tuners. All my life i have been dealing with cheap guitars that never stay in tune and are un reliable. Are these the same. Thank you
Sorry for all these comments it's just I like to be very sure when considering buying something. Do you know where I can find one in this exact colour option. Sorry again
I just had this delivered today. Got it in black and while I love the way it looks the pickup selector switch is (I assume) broken. Its got a nasty crunch sound and wont stay in either position so unfortunately needs to go back. Im gutted. Ive just started to learn guitar so hopefully im able to get a replacement from dawsons asap so I can get stuck in. You said the strings have a coating... what effect does this have on them and what strings do you suggest to change them to?
Nice guitar i read lot of ppl complain about the tuning issue, and what i need to do with this guitar to stay in tune, im planing buy this guitar with boss katana 50 also ds1 and 1 tuner from nux
I have the walnut version.Changed the pups for tonerider alnicos and a set a set of wilkinson tuners(so a hundred quid to upgrade it roughly) and she sounds really hot.Out of the box she was okay though,where as the cherry red one i previously bought was a wreck.Nice guitars but i would check first before you buy one.
These bare bone Sg's are cool to me. Those fancy ones with pearloid inlays weird me out, lol... I know most people associate them with AC/DC but I see The Who. I'd play Who riffs on one of these until it fell apart
Just got it after a lot of saving after part time job and i have to admit,Its one of the greatest decision I have ever made. Also can you suggest me a good budget amplifier for this guitar🎸 please!!
Fun studio production if you don’t need a super loud boss katana 50, I’d recommend Yamahas new Thr10 ii. Sounds much better than katana especially at low volumes, looks cooler, and the effects can be controlled via an app. I returned my katana because it wasn’t as good as i thought it would be, and when I got the thr I instantly fell in love.
Have you ever watched a guitar review and though, well that sounds like my next guitar? Well when I first saw this review that is what went through my head, I love the SG body shape, and the satin finish on the neck. I am a fan of that neck shape as well, the only down side for me is this guitar doesn't have a coil split and all that stuff. I won't need such things for a while anyhow.
Hey mate, I'm a newbie at guitar and I'm looking to buy my first electric and I've been researching this and from you having hands on experience would you say I'd get away with buying this and it satisfying my needs of well 1, me being new to guitar and 2 when I do get better would it suit me to play the likes of ozzy, black sabbath, new MGK pop punk, avril etc. Mostly pop punk since that's what I'm into atm but ofc I'm gonna wanna learn old school stuff as well. Chers.
I like the look of SG's, I am not sure why but I do. This one sounds reasonable for the price, if you are looking for a SG of course. It just probably need its edges rolled and to be checked to ensure its frets are level and all that, oh and as always with any new guitar, new strings. They put that coating on those strings to prevent rust, which makes since considering a guitar may sit in that box for years before you buy it. lfaF
@@theguitarmanifesto Thanks bro. I will get this guitar as my first guitar ever and start learning and practicing. Hope I will be able to play some day.
I'm looking to buy one of these SG VE specials or the Les Paul VE in Thailand. The SG is a little more expensive than the LP here (about 12 quid or so). I've watched both your videos on these two guitars and it seems the SG quality control is a little better. But at the same time the SG sounded quite bright or was that down to your amp set up? Would you agree with my assumption? Thanks for a great video.
Every video I generally use the same settings so what you hear is pretty much what you get, you could easily roll off the tone control if it's too bright
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Just got this for Christmas! The best gift a 16 year old acdc fan could ask for!
Ah dude that's awesome enjoy 😎🎸🎅🌲
@@theguitarmanifesto Merry Christmas! Rock on!
Merry Christmas to you too dude 😎🎸👌
How are you doing with it.
@@stevehogan8829 the guitar is amazing. The tuners feel cheap, but they are keeping in tune for a long time. The guitar is just great for the price, I just can't find anything wrong with it besides the tuning feel
It’s my birthday tomorrow and I am 100% getting this guitar as a fine addition to my collection 😁 thanks for the positive review
Happy birthday! and an awesome guitar
My birthday was yesterday and I got this guitar too. Happy late birthday
It’s my birthday in a few days and I’m planning on getting this great guitar as well
@Führer sorry for the late response but yes, I did get it and still love it 😁🤟🏼
@@theguitarmanifesto thank you!! Indeed it is
Im always replaying this video everyday because I am getting this guitar on christmas and watching this just makes me excited for the guitar!
Ooh nice guitar 🎸🤘
Haha im saving up for it and currently very close! It will come sooner than you think!
@@theguitarmanifesto Nevermind, I didnt get this guitar, instead I got an Epiphone Les Paul Studio LT, its a really good guitar for a beginner.
why did you waste your money
I've been playing for about 10-11 years and got this last summer, and it quickly became one of my favorite guitars.
The guitar is REALLY light, and for how light it is it has a surprisingly good tone to it. I play mostly rhythm and play a lot of punk/metal/garagerock, and I just love the tones I can get with this thing. Surprisingly good for under $200.
A couple of my cons however would be:
-Frets come over the neck quite a bit, to the point if I'm sliding my hand around fast enough it'll shred up the top layer of my index finger
-Some issues changing between the pickups, sometimes on switching no sound will come through, and you'll have to flip it back and back again to get it to work
If you're a beginner, I'd highly recommend this guitar. It won't be breaking you our your parent's banks, and it won't disappoint.
Would you say this or Ibanez grx70qa?
This 👌
My Les Paul Special VE had similar issues with the switch back when it was new.After a while the bridge position stopped working altogether.I just changed mine with some chinese Musiclily switch around a year back and its been working well ever since.
@@theguitarmanifesto bro this guitar or Cort cr100
@@Snehamassey07 this if u like sg look
Sound good clean AND distorted. Bright but powerful.
It's a full sounding guitar 🎸🤘
I picked up an Epiphone SG Special - mint condition 2nd hand - for £80.00. It's a beautiful guitar that sounds great thru an amp. Versatile, easy to play and an absolute steal. Love Epiphone guitars. It stands up pretty well alongside my other baby - an American Standard Fender Telecaster - which cost considerably more at nearly £14.000. You'd never guess the huge price difference when listening to each guitar respectively. No need to fork out large sums for good guitars that play well these days - just look around cos there's plenty out there. Thanx for the demo !! Rx
£14 grand you mad? 😂😂 £80 sounds like a steal mate great little guitars
I turn 30 this monday and im feeling the blues. This guitar will definitely lift my spirit up, picking it up first thing in the am on my bday
Wait till you turn 42 🤣🤣
Bought one about 4 months ago can't believe how good it is for the price.I absolutely love it. Its my favourite guitar to be honest.
I just got this guitar from a friend. I’ve played the acoustic since I was thirteen, so this is my first dive into electric. Great review!
Just ordered mine for $129!! Looking forward to jamming out on this bad boy, I hear so many good things about it. Nice review.
Ooh nice enjoy dude they are great guitars
where did u buy it?
Picked up a 2009 Epiphone Sg Special...tore it down for complete upgrades... the body...Neck and fret job professional quality absolutely....looking forward to getting the upgrades FINISHED..
Ah nice QC on the frets can be hit or miss you've done well there 🎸👌
@@theguitarmanifesto been playing 46 years ...19 years fantastic music career I was surprised that a lower end Epiphone the Sg Special what professional quality craftsmanship it has I would expect this type of craftsmanship out of G400 Sg Pro or the Les Paul Standard plus top pro and up...and since the quality of craftsmanship is A+ on the Sg Special I'm doing a complete upgrades it's most certainly worth it that's for sure
I totally agree when Epiphone get it right they can keep up with any Gibson I've ever played
I got this exact type of guitar as my first ever eletric guitar a few months ago and I love it. I'm a beginner and I'm learning and improving through this guitar.
That's awesome dude keep it up \m/
How's your playing now, man?
yeah how are you now?
@@swayiglesias good I still like to play it and have learned some songs from RUclips. The guitar is still holding up well.
Awesome 🎸🤘
even though i have absolutely zero background on music, i was inspired to try learning to play electric guitar since last year and been saving up money for it and this will be the one i'm gonna buy >< i'm excited but i'm also very anxious about this whole thing but this video helps w my doubts. thank you
It's a great first guitar enjoy, glad the video helped you out
Awesome review, just decided to start playing and this will be my first guitar 🤩
Thank you, what an awesome first guitar enjoy 💯🎸🤘👌
I have a katana too.. and i just ordered a sg special..so very intersting video for me. Thanks
Of all the Epiphone Sg's how would you rate this one in terms of craftsmanship and playability out of the box? I have never set up an SG before and would like to get one for jamming just for fun.
It's cool❤
Love the nirvana banner!
💪🎸😎🤘
I got that Guitar Last December Sir, it has a good tone, even if the weight is too light. 4.6 kilograms.
Wow - definitely got the Gibson type jangle and growl at the same time. For £139 any budding young player who does not want a Strat type sound can't go too far wrong. Great no nonsense review.
Listening back on the video I was thinking the same think it definitely has some kick, awesome guitar
Tempted to get one of these, but changing pickups could be tricky. If that's your plan check with a tech first, since some of the cheaper Gibsons/Epis have weird electronics under the hood.
I love both Strat and SG's...this one's lovely!
i brought one in a walnut finish as a beginner its fantastic for £ 1 50 sounds great looks great
This guitar is truly one of a kind 🎸
Mine was good to begin with. Had to tighten a few things and it had a few haywire transient tones from the pickups, did a swap... wallah! This is now one of my favorite guitars... the thing shreds.
Yeah bro just a few tweaks and they are awesome 🎸👌
This is hands down my favorite guitar I own I have more expensive guitars but I prefer this one this guitar feels awesome in your hand and I really enjoy the placement of the button strap how it sits a little more farther forward just feels more natural
I just ordered mine ... a heritage sunburst... im excited ... its my first electric guitar...
Ooh nice colour enjoy
Nice informative review. Thanks for posting!
Thank you 🎸👌
I'm thinking about a Walnut SG Special VE to learn/play Classical, and Texas-style Blues on.
Sounds like a plan, I would recommend getting a good professional setup done first
I just bought one for my birthday and I'm in love with it. Great review! Keep it up, sir.
Ha awesome enjoy it, thank you very much 😎🎸☑️
@@theguitarmanifesto It is me from the futuuuure. I still own this guitar! What happened to yours?
Wow time traveling is cool, ah awesome my one is long gone
@@theguitarmanifesto Hello again from, the future(?) I still have the guitar! Mostly because I don't really gig and have no need for multiple guitars. Anyways, your video is one of many that helped me be more reassured with my purchase. I still love that guitar, and I hope to keep playing it.
Just got this guitar for Christmas and it’s on its way thru the mail. Think this one will be a nice one to add to the collection. Great video 🤙🏼🤙🏼
I got it too it fuckin shreds if you get a boss gt1 pedal
@@sk00muh nice man that’s what’s up, I got mine td but I definitely gotta put some new strings on
Thanks for posting this perfect review video!
I've been eyeing this same model in my local shop . . . the worn cherry finish is very nice! The video doesn't do it justice.
Yeah in the flesh it looks soon good
"It's got a 1960's neck profile, apparently" "I'm guessing it's the same pickups as the Les Paul VE" Brilliant video...
Ohhhhh I like that guitar! Awesome vid as always man!
thanks dude :)
Nice Brother i have the same exact - guitar my Dad got it for me for Christmas I have made alot of Videos on Fb with it really nice guitar I love it Brother !!!
Ah nice work great guitars
@@theguitarmanifesto exactly im also a strat person to some bc i like the fullness the sg gives me
is there neck dive?
also can you do a comparison with the les paul ve?
Love your banners, great video 👍
Yeah they're awesome, glad you liked the video 🎸🤘
@@theguitarmanifesto yeah it was really helpful cos I'm getting this for Christmas, where did you get the banners from as well, nirvanas my favourite band 🤘
Ooh nice 🤘🎸 I've had them a long time I guess they can be found on eBay?
@@theguitarmanifesto aw cool cool man 🔥
Nice video ! I have the same guitar but with the glossy cherry finish (and the killswitch). However, same pickups as yours : these open coil ceramic humbuckers are really really punchy and we hear that very well in your demo. Good job ! Nice guitar (I love the Epi worn finish).
Ah thank you very much the pickups do sound killer especially for the very low price, I love the finish too.
Thanks again \m/
I've just made a series of videos with the Epi SG Special Cherry and I had a lot of good sensations with this guitar. Have a look if you want... See U soon.
awesome will check it out :)
Good guy epiphone making cheap humbucking guitar. Love it.
I really dig mine. Might upgrade the pups but easily the most pick up and play guitar I own! Still a little "Angus" in it ;)
I have this exact guitar in ebony. But my “three” way switch only switches from rhythm to middle position 🤨 It doesn’t go down to treble position. Would I have to buy a new toggle switch?
Yeah sounds like it needs replacing, get a good quality replacement
Hi, I'm looking to learn the electric guitar, but I have small hands and fingers.. would this guitar be a suggestion or is the there an electric guitar you would recommend for a person with small hands? Cheers.
Maybe go for the Squier Bullet Mustang HH it has a 24" short scale neck
I have this guitar. One of the tuners is slightly crooked but it plays well, necks good. You have the les paul ve also and the two guitars do share the same pickups, but do they sound the same?
Good little guitars they have the same pickups but not had both at the same time so can only compare by the videos I made
Does it neckdive a lot?
Not that I noticed
I bought an Epiphone SG about 20 years for ...oh 300 quid...an awful thing due to the set neck...it refused to stay in tune...a bolt on neck for me ALWAYS...thanks for this Rob , oh i'm so tempted to some more cash for one of these :)
Epiphone and Gibsons don't do anything for me for the necks
I have it. It's a good affordable Axe. I play classic Metal like Accept, Priest, Maiden etc. So I hot rodded it out and replaced the stock tuners with Grover Rotomatics and installed a Seymour Duncan Pegasus in the bridge. That's the cool thing about guitars in this price range. You can mod them out and put tuners you like or pickups to improve it
Does it have any neck dive?
@@fuchsia5899 Not that I can tell it seems pretty balanced. Really comfortable to. Play and hold
Have been thinking about buying an Epipi SG Pro 400
ooh nice guitars
Steven Ellis I just got one last week. Great guitar
+Steven Ellis I have one. You'd think it were a Gibson if you didn't see the headstock!
Legolas Greenleaf Gibson’s must suck then.
Hipsters clearly have more money than sense
Got to get an Epiphone SG.
I'm good for guitars now. Totally lost the ability to play recently.
But that little beauty looks very interesting.
The SG is such a unique guitar.
This is how I look at it:
Fender:
Stratocaster.
Telecaster.
Jazzmaster.
Gibson:
Les Paul.
335.
SG.
I think the SG is often overlooked. But from what I've heard it's a great sounding guitar especially for clean stuff. Of course it can do the heavy shit too. Tony, Angus...
That guitar sounds as good clean as anything I've heard you play. Not a lot of money at all. I've got my eye on a more expensive version. But then again, I may even stretch to spending a lot more.
I'm kind of tired of buying cheap guitars now. I've got all I need.
Great review!
I must admit I do like an SG if you are considering getting an Epiphone SG I would recommend the SG-400 Pro it also has coil tapping or splitting can't remember which, has great sounding pickups I may review one soon
Yeah, that's the one I got my eye on.
Do it!
:-)
Watch this space ;)
Great review !! I plan on buying one myself along with a vox stomplab 2g processor. Is that a good combination or should I go in for something else?
my friend's favourite guitar and one anotherthing i fell in love
awesome it looks and sounds amazing
Nice, I use a G400 with a capacitor, nut and tuner upgrade. Had it since the nineties, one of my main guitars along with my Squier VM thinline Tele.
Ah awesome both great guitars
I had to quit playing acoustic guitar about 4 years ago because a teacher recommend that I shouldn't leave the lessons. But ever since then I have discovered this little thing I like to call hard rock and I have decided to start playing again.
Would you say this is a good sg to get as a first electric guitar and relearn how to play?
Try epi les paul ve and peavey raptor plus... i love this sg too... i have a epi lp ve as my 1st electric...
screw the lessons :) yeah an SG is a great guitar to start with
@@theguitarmanifesto thanks for the reply and I'm praying I get mine tomorrow
Hope you get one 😎🎸
I'll got this guitar yesterday omggg
Awesome guitar enjoy 🎸
I'm starting to learn how to play guitar and this is a guitar that really love it. Recently, i saw Cort CR100 Les Paul and make me feel confuse. What should i buy?
Looking forward to this as my humbucking guitar. Is it a good choice?
hey man good video!! I want to ask something about guitar, i am not exactly a beginner i have been playing for one and four months so do you think it would be good for me or would yoi recommend me to save my money and buy a g310
Do you think this is a good backup guitar for a lead guitar player? Awesome video btw!
Most definitely they're awesome little guitars 👌
for you which is better this sg special ve or the lespaul special ve?
Its same probaly, but i prefer sg evwn thought lespaul moee cheaper 10-15 dollar but i like the way sg look and easy to acces higher frets
Great vid Rob 👍🏽👍🏽
It helped alot bro thanks again
How are the tuners on the guitar? I have an epiphone Sg g400 it has Grover tuners which I really like. I also have an epiphone les Paul junior and the tuners was terrible so I swapped it out for locking tuners
I'd definitely recommend swapping them out that's for sure
I have one and the tuners suck. Swapping them out for a nice locking set soon.
Hey! Is there any chance if you know with what gauge strings does it come from the factory?
9 qauge
Hi what would you recommend, this or the les paul special ve? 🙂
Best place for a review
Power to the little people 💪🎸😎😊
got one for 80 bucks wicked good deal can't wit to give it a little love and play!
AWESOME ROB !! I HAVE THAT SAME GUITAR !!!
Ah nice, I love the look of it pickups do sound pretty darn good too
Great video. I'm a beginner trying to decide between an Epi SG Special and an Ibanez (maybe RG421). Any thoughts on a comparison of the quality between them? I'm looking for a durable, mostly trouble-free guitar to play for a few years. I like bolt-on necks and fixed bridges. Nothing fancy but also nothing that's high maintenance. Thanks.
The Ibanez looks pretty cool I'd be interested in giving that one a whirl. I guess it's down to personal preference so up to you dude, both will be fine
Do you remember the tone knob having much of any effect? I can seem to discern any difference between 0 or 10
Yeah I'm sure it did, maybe you're is faulty lose connection or something
turn it lower and you get a darker, bassier tone, turn it up to ten and you get classic high gain SG stylings.
I want to get an sg I have a standard rockjam guitar and ibenez gio I think I'll get one for my birthday
Good choice 🎸🤘
How would you compare these to the Fazley 418 SG copies? I hear these epi specials aren't all that great at staying in tune, would love to know your opinion on this. Also, any neck dive compared to the cheapies?
The fazley wipes the floor with it, the SG neck dive is down to the strap button location, easy fix.
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Excellent video, love the colour. How bad are the tuners. All my life i have been dealing with cheap guitars that never stay in tune and are un reliable. Are these the same. Thank you
Perfect as with any guitars fully stretch your strings 💯👌
@@theguitarmanifesto thank you. So I wont need to consider replacing the tuners too much
Sorry for all these comments it's just I like to be very sure when considering buying something. Do you know where I can find one in this exact colour option. Sorry again
I just had this delivered today. Got it in black and while I love the way it looks the pickup selector switch is (I assume) broken. Its got a nasty crunch sound and wont stay in either position so unfortunately needs to go back. Im gutted. Ive just started to learn guitar so hopefully im able to get a replacement from dawsons asap so I can get stuck in. You said the strings have a coating... what effect does this have on them and what strings do you suggest to change them to?
Ah dude that's a shame probably a bad wire connection, get some 10 gauge d'addario or super slinky strings
Which is the song from 9:20? I couldn't recall its name:(
It's one of my own songs
@@theguitarmanifesto niceee, thanks
it kinda reminded me of otherside by red hot chili peppers 😂😅
Got mine yesterday.. strings bit sticky,the fret bars are a bit rough when bending a string..
You still have the stickers left on them humbuckers.
It doesn't affect the tone
how is the sg g310 compared to this?
The sg310 is a big step up
@@theguitarmanifesto have you tried the esp ltd ec 10?
No I haven't
I have this epiphone special sg and an epiphone sg g400 pro limited edition 1966. Are they good for concerts, studio record and rehearsals?
most definitely
So is this good for stuff like motley crue live wire in particular?
Nice guitar i read lot of ppl complain about the tuning issue, and what i need to do with this guitar to stay in tune, im planing buy this guitar with boss katana 50 also ds1 and 1 tuner from nux
Fully stretch your strings
@@theguitarmanifesto ok
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@@theguitarmanifesto thanks
I have the walnut version.Changed the pups for tonerider alnicos and a set a set of wilkinson tuners(so a hundred quid to upgrade it roughly) and she sounds really hot.Out of the box she was okay though,where as the cherry red one i previously bought was a wreck.Nice guitars but i would check first before you buy one.
These bare bone Sg's are cool to me. Those fancy ones with pearloid inlays weird me out, lol... I know most people associate them with AC/DC but I see The Who. I'd play Who riffs on one of these until it fell apart
agreed
Just got it after a lot of saving after part time job and i have to admit,Its one of the greatest decision I have ever made.
Also can you suggest me a good budget amplifier for this guitar🎸 please!!
That's awesome it's a fine guitar.
Personally I would recommend the Boss Katana 50, great sounding amp with lots of built in effects
Fun studio production if you don’t need a super loud boss katana 50, I’d recommend Yamahas new Thr10 ii. Sounds much better than katana especially at low volumes, looks cooler, and the effects can be controlled via an app. I returned my katana because it wasn’t as good as i thought it would be, and when I got the thr I instantly fell in love.
@@benuselmann9959 tnx but that is way out of my budget. Could you recommend me something a but cheaper.
Fun studio production The Yamaha thr 5 is only 200 brand new
@@benuselmann9959 yea but i am a student and can only spend around $150.
Have you ever watched a guitar review and though, well that sounds like my next guitar? Well when I first saw this review that is what went through my head, I love the SG body shape, and the satin finish on the neck. I am a fan of that neck shape as well, the only down side for me is this guitar doesn't have a coil split and all that stuff. I won't need such things for a while anyhow.
At that price it's well worth getting and modding if needed 🤘👌
😀i'm waiting here,i found a 2nd hsnd one like new for 85 euro...
can you explain what exactly is wrong with that coating on the strings? does it just make it feel weird?
Yes makes them gritty and hard to play
Is this one worth buying over the squier billet telecaster?
Personally I prefer Telecaster Guitars
@@theguitarmanifesto great video thank you
Hey mate, I'm a newbie at guitar and I'm looking to buy my first electric and I've been researching this and from you having hands on experience would you say I'd get away with buying this and it satisfying my needs of well 1, me being new to guitar and 2 when I do get better would it suit me to play the likes of ozzy, black sabbath, new MGK pop punk, avril etc. Mostly pop punk since that's what I'm into atm but ofc I'm gonna wanna learn old school stuff as well. Chers.
Great starter guitar would play most genres especially the heavier stuff
@@theguitarmanifesto brilliant, thank you very much!
No worries at all 🎸💯
Nice looking guitar and the price is on point!! Just curious, can i put pair of p90 pups on this guitar?
I'm sure you could fit some in 👌
Is this good for black sabbath tones?
It should be fine bro 😎🎸🇬🇧👌
I like the look of SG's, I am not sure why but I do. This one sounds reasonable for the price, if you are looking for a SG of course. It just probably need its edges rolled and to be checked to ensure its frets are level and all that, oh and as always with any new guitar, new strings. They put that coating on those strings to prevent rust, which makes since considering a guitar may sit in that box for years before you buy it.
lfaF
Seems very good for the price. Do you think this is a better buy then their new 2020 Epiphone SGs which I think are around £400
The newer SG will have far better quality parts that's for sure
Hi mate. Can I play metal in it or only rock? And can you tell me a good begginers amplifier in a budget to play metal and rock ?
Great for any kind of music, maybe the boss katana 50?
@@theguitarmanifesto Thanks bro. I will get this guitar as my first guitar ever and start learning and practicing. Hope I will be able to play some day.
I've got a boss katana mk2 100 and it's brilliant for the money.. been playing metal for yrs and the thing pumps..
Whats the song at 8.30 being played? Thanks
One of my own
Is it good for beginners
Most definitely 🎸👌
The Guitar Manifesto that’s good because I just ordered one😅
what amp would you suggest?
This guitar good for a beginner if he has not played electric guitar just acoustic before?
most definitely
I'm looking to buy one of these SG VE specials or the Les Paul VE in Thailand. The SG is a little more expensive than the LP here (about 12 quid or so).
I've watched both your videos on these two guitars and it seems the SG quality control is a little better. But at the same time the SG sounded quite bright or
was that down to your amp set up? Would you agree with my assumption? Thanks for a great video.
Every video I generally use the same settings so what you hear is pretty much what you get, you could easily roll off the tone control if it's too bright
Nice. I want one.
Where can i buy it im from Kuwait
Did you use the Boss Katana amp sir?😁
No I used garageband
Ohh I see, thanks for answering even if this is a old video🙂
No worries at all the katana is a great amp regardless, awesome clean tones
How is it's tuning stability?
Good as long as you fully stretch the strings
You fucking rock man !🎸🎸🔥💯
Thanks dude :)
Amazing!!
Thank you
Rob The Meat Manifesto no problem! Rock on\m/