Epiphone G-400 Review - A Worthy SG Replacement?
The Gibson SG doesn't have the comparable iconic history as the Les Paul or the Stratocaster, but it's still a compelling rock and roll image. Angus Young of AC/DC can show to that.
Everyone from Eric Clapton to Tony Iommi has embraced the Gibson SG for its piercing sound. Since not everyone can afford the $1,200 street cost for a Gibson, however, their sister company Epiphone manufacturers an affordable SG model, the G-400.
The question then becomes, how well does the Epiphone SG stack up to the Gibson SG?
The cherry finish is very well done and classy looking. It spotlights the mahogany finish very well. Likewise, the SG body shape of the G-400 is indistinguishable from a "real" SG.
Overall, the construction of the guitar is very well done. The mother-of-pearl inlays are appealing, but we did observe some small traces of glue residue by the edges. Similarly, we discovered some more residue near the neck joint, but these are really minor complaints, given the value of the instrument.
The guitar stayed in tune really well, and we are able to set the guitar's action very low. The intonation was dead on and easy to set; however, we thought the bridge saddles were just a bit too sharp when we rested our hand on the bridge. Still, this is a minor complaint.
The instrument plays easily, suitable for pretty much any style of music. We did notice a few buzzes and rattles here and there, but we did set the action somewhat low, and we didn't discover any of these sounds through an amplifier.
Even though the guitar is quite light, it all the same has a full, vibrant sound, even when unplugged.
When we plugged the G-400 into our test amp (a MAZ-18 NR made by Dr. Z), we were very delighted with the sounds we heard. The pickups offered up well-balanced tones that could be functional for everything from blues to jazz.
All three pickup positions were usable in both clean and distorted settings. At outrageous gain settings, we thought the guitar sounded a bit muddy, but that's partly due to the beautifully warm timbre of the guitar.
So, if you wish to play this instrument in a Judas Priest tribute band, you'll likely want to put in some hotter pickups with a little more treble bite.
Ultimately, we think the Epiphone G-400 is a great instrument for people looking for classic rock, blues, and even hard rock tones, and who don't desire to spend a ton of cash on their purchase. It's a fun guitar with several usable tones and one we strongly advocate. - 18758
Everyone from Eric Clapton to Tony Iommi has embraced the Gibson SG for its piercing sound. Since not everyone can afford the $1,200 street cost for a Gibson, however, their sister company Epiphone manufacturers an affordable SG model, the G-400.
The question then becomes, how well does the Epiphone SG stack up to the Gibson SG?
The cherry finish is very well done and classy looking. It spotlights the mahogany finish very well. Likewise, the SG body shape of the G-400 is indistinguishable from a "real" SG.
Overall, the construction of the guitar is very well done. The mother-of-pearl inlays are appealing, but we did observe some small traces of glue residue by the edges. Similarly, we discovered some more residue near the neck joint, but these are really minor complaints, given the value of the instrument.
The guitar stayed in tune really well, and we are able to set the guitar's action very low. The intonation was dead on and easy to set; however, we thought the bridge saddles were just a bit too sharp when we rested our hand on the bridge. Still, this is a minor complaint.
The instrument plays easily, suitable for pretty much any style of music. We did notice a few buzzes and rattles here and there, but we did set the action somewhat low, and we didn't discover any of these sounds through an amplifier.
Even though the guitar is quite light, it all the same has a full, vibrant sound, even when unplugged.
When we plugged the G-400 into our test amp (a MAZ-18 NR made by Dr. Z), we were very delighted with the sounds we heard. The pickups offered up well-balanced tones that could be functional for everything from blues to jazz.
All three pickup positions were usable in both clean and distorted settings. At outrageous gain settings, we thought the guitar sounded a bit muddy, but that's partly due to the beautifully warm timbre of the guitar.
So, if you wish to play this instrument in a Judas Priest tribute band, you'll likely want to put in some hotter pickups with a little more treble bite.
Ultimately, we think the Epiphone G-400 is a great instrument for people looking for classic rock, blues, and even hard rock tones, and who don't desire to spend a ton of cash on their purchase. It's a fun guitar with several usable tones and one we strongly advocate. - 18758
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