An SG for Today’s Player
The Epiphone SG Modern is a member of the Inspired by Gibson collection. This collection of premium instruments captures the Gibson look and feel without a hefty price tag. It features a resonant mahogany body with a mahogany neck. The Asymmetrical SlimTaper neck enables quick solos and easy riffing. Major upgrades over other SGs include an Ebony fingerboard, pearl trapezoid inlays, AAA flame maple top, and top-of-the-line electronics. This axe is powered by a pair of ripping ProBuckers with coil-splitting and phase switching abilities to unlock tons of unique tones. If you’re looking for an SG for the 21st-century player, the SG Modern is the way to go.
Premium electronics
The SG Modern is outfitted with two Epiphone ProBuckers. These pickups are a modern re-creation of the legendary PAF humbucker and feature the same Alnico II magnets. Characterized by their rich, warm tones and tight bottom end, Epiphone ProBuckers are sure to meet almost any player’s need. This axe also has extra switching options that make this an axe of all trades. You get coil splitting, phase inversion, and treble bleed, controlled by push-pull volume and tone pots. These extra options give you a nearly infinite amount of sounds to choose from. From single-coil spank to high output humbucker shred, the Epiphone SG Modern has the tone for you.
Asymmetrical modern neck
The Epiphone SG Modern is outfitted with a mahogany neck with an Asymmetrical SlimTaper neck profile. note that the neck has a “D” shape on the bass side and a flat “C” shape on the treble side. It will comfortably fill your hand no matter whether you play thumb-over or thumb-behind. As you work your way up the neck, you’ll have total access to the upper frets, thanks to the contoured heel joint.
Locking tuners
For incredible tuning stability, the SG Modern has Grover Rotomatic tuning machines. One of the best-known names in the world of guitar tuners, Grover tuners are found on some of the world’s finest stringed instruments. These 18:1 tuners are made to the most exacting standards, so you can be assured they’ll perform flawlessly each time you use them. All the way down to the tuners, the Epiphone SG Modern has player-centered upgrades that make it a must-have for your collection.
Features:
- ProBucker humbuckers provide ripping tones
- Figured maple top catches the eye and adds extra brightness
- Mahogany body creates a sweet, resonant tone
- Asymetrical SlimTaper neck feels fast in your hands
- Contoured neck heel gives you better access to the upper frets
- Ebony fingerboard feels glassy and adds extra snap to the attack
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