Thanks for this overview. I've had the Inverness green SG Classic for nearly a year - have 28 guitars - many high end including a vintage Les Paul Special w/P90s. That said - this guitar, as you said, is astonishing in how well it's made, how well it plays, while possessing abundant overall coolness. I have to say it's right up there sonically with the vintage LP Special. The middle position, with both pickups on is purely sweet and pleasing. I love this guitar. Since its purchase I've obtained other Epiphone instruments that are also spectacular. It's very hard to figure how they're so good at the price points set for them. Most recent Epiphone is a Tiger Blue SG Prophecy w/ Fishman Fluence pickups. Excellence!! Waited 11 months to get it but well worth the wait . SG Classic $420 - SG Prophecy $900. Great playing in your video!
I think that was a very concise and honest review of that guitar. I have not yet owned that guitar, but I am in the market I was looking at that Epiphone versus the Gibson model. There is about $1000 difference, and I feel for that kind of disparity, truly the Epiphones wins.
I've owned this guitar (in red) for 4 months now and I love it. Paired with either my Vox AC15 Vintage Black or my Boss Katana 50 MK2, both sound good. I run 8.5 through 40 gauge strings. Really stands up with my early run Squier Classic Vibe 50's stratocaster.
I’ve never played electric guitar or any instrument but this seems like a great guitar for me. I love your review I hate seeing overly negative reviews expecting a $400 guitar to be perfect
I bought one two months ago in green and I love it. P-90's sound great and the neck is really nice. Thin but a bit wide, just perfect for me. The finish has a nice feel on the neck too. Nice review!
Hello, fellow certified guitar nerd here 😁 I have the vintage cherry version of the same guitar (which I bought because I wanted to have a guitar with p90s and always liked Tony Iommi) and I pretty much agree totally with your review. Amazing value and a perfectly giggable guitar. Mine had a very slight groove just above fret 12, so a slight QC niggle, but it would probably polish out fairly easily and everything else is very impressive for the price.
Great playing by the way. I’ve not long bought one of these for the same reason you bought it. A p90 loaded guitar and one that doesn’t break the bank. I have more expensive guitars but I have to admit this is great for just picking up and having a play. I don’t worry if it gets dinged but it plays great. This is the second one I’ve had as the first had to go,back as the frets were terrible but the new one is great. I have changed the bridge and tail piece to Fabre models and for me it has given it a bit more clarity but other than that, for,the money a great little guitar that I will take with me when travelling. Great review by the way
I’ve never played electric guitar or any instrument for that matter but this seems like a great guitar for me. I love your review I hate seeing overly negative reviews expecting a $400 guitar to be perfect. Thank you so much for this video
It´s literally the perfect beginner guitar! I´ve have been playing for about 12 years and have played quite a few expensive instruments, and this guitar really does play insanely well for the money :D And awesome that you are considering learning guitar! If you ever need any tips or tricks just contact me :D
Nice video Rick! I bought this guitar a while ago too and I really enjoy it. It did need a setup, and I've oiled the board to hopefully get it a little darker looking, but nothing else to complain about whatsoever. The P90s are so fun to play, and super versatile as well. Cheers!
@@ullerman002 Ha ha, thanks! I'm always embarrassed to come on to other people's videos and promote my own ones. Guess I should get a bit braver there ;)
Very cool thought! I really like that idea :D Though... depends. Do you have other guitars? If you don´t have other guitars with other pickups i would advice you to get one of these guitars, and another guitar with different pickups :D Let me know if you get one! :D
I have the exact same guitar it's amazing, I'll change the tune machines for the traditional ones like the Gibsons but I don't have the slightest idea of the hole measurements, do you have ?
It's really great yeah! I sadly can't answer that, but the guitar can be bought on Thomann, and they are always helpful, so send a mail to them about it 😁
Great Guitar but not a starter guitar, the way the body is cut it makes the neck longer when you're siting down compared to a Les Paul, took me a little while to get used to it. My 11 yr. old grandson can play my LP with very little trouble but he struggles on the SG
Not to brag... but I have really small hands, and it's perfectly playable. If you are new to guitar it will be uncomfortable to play no matter which guitar. But in time it feels more natural! (Hope it helps)
I'm not saying you couldn't start with something less, and be totally happy with that. But then again, I don't see this as a professional instrument. But maybe inbetween.
Stock Gibsons usually are a tad better (more so in accoustics) but yes ….. you could play professionally with this. BTW I have 5 Gibsons and have bought and sold many including two Gibson SGs.
Damn that sucks man :( It can sadly happen with many guitars that price range. Was it like this when you got it? Then you should send it back and get a new one instead of taking it to the luthier.
@@ullerman002 Yes it was like that when it arrived, and sadly that was over three years ago, so it's too late to send it back for an exchange or refund. I love P-9 pick ups, and have hope that the problem will get corrected.
For the price, just another epiphone from 2020 can beat this. Maybe the problem with the intonation when hard-picking is because the type of the bridge. The other types of the 2020 line of Epiphone, are all awesome and really cheap (not in my country unfortunately). If you liked this guitar, go for the customs and specials (not the super cheap ones, that is garbage) I mean the 2020 models.
They are big enough for a humbucker but you would need to get another pick guard or modify the one that’s on it which would likely still not look right.
Nefarious---- If you're familiar with Trogly ''s Guitar Show ( that's a CZcams channel) you can see where he actually takes the pick guard off and does a pretty in--depth analysis of the routing and pick ups. You can Google Trogly's Epiphone SG Special.
it's a weird story but, i need an inexpensive guitar, that is giggable, that has p90s and isn't a LP or Gretsch Jet. *and it has to be green* my thoughts were, i will probably have to paint and finish a crappy guitar and hope for the best, the only things in my life i have painted is a couple of walls. so if i can't find a keeper right away, i'll have to screw around to get something that will do for now. i know, of course, that the SG is, in many opinions, THE p90 guitar (the pick-ups really like solid mahogany, apparently). so a green Epi SG would be perfect. what are the odds that Epi have a green SG with p90s? green, maaaaaybe. p90s, bound to be. but green AND p90s AND be usable but "cheap"? you can get usable and cheap these days, sure, but there's no way the SPECIFIC guitar i need, the ideal for the situation exists and is readily available. but it can't hurt to type "sg" "p90s" "green" and "epiphone" into google and see what comes up. hey, how are ya? i'll be needing one of those, luckily there seems to be a few floating around still. 🤞
@@ullerman002 i don't have it yet. my late mother used to say, "there be many a slip betwixt cup and lip". basically, don't count your chickens until they're hatched. a collectors run on it would screw me up, and those cheap, odd guitars get run on these days. since covid, guitar trading has become *huge* so there are runs on *anything* now. and that SG stands out. if it's a good beginner/intermediate instrument and it stands out, the speculating starts. unfortunately i still have 500 to pay off a Gretsch so i can't get onto the SG *right away* but soon. curious about the tuning issues, a hard *right* hand does it you say? and it's more intonation than tuning i suspect? hmm. gotta be bridge or saddles then. todays *entry level* guitars are so well built (the guitar itself with no hardware) not counting pups, there is usually only one or two appointments that need replacing for a reliable road dog. cause that was the problem in the old days, reliability. you had to fork out a lot of money for an instrument that could be *relied* upon. entry and most mid level guitars weren't *built* well enough to even get correct intonation, no matter what you did. back then (90s), there was a GOOD reason you didn't play Squiers. not now. now i can't find a Player series Fender better than even the cheapest Squiers, when it comes to the quality of the *guitar* part. just the pups and the "finishing" of the instrument are better on Players and not by much. BIG difference between Fender Player series and Pro series tho. Squier don't stand up to the Pro. but the Player is basically a Squier with Fender written on the headstock, quality-wise. as for Epiphone. a *decent* Epi was always an acceptable replacement for a Gibson, not for tone of course, for *reliability* by the 90s Gibson was already being regarded as the "dentists" guitar. the average guitarist "in the trenches" used Epiphone
Thanks for this overview. I've had the Inverness green SG Classic for nearly a year - have 28 guitars - many high end including a vintage Les Paul Special w/P90s. That said - this guitar, as you said, is astonishing in how well it's made, how well it plays, while possessing abundant overall coolness. I have to say it's right up there sonically with the vintage LP Special. The middle position, with both pickups on is purely sweet and pleasing. I love this guitar. Since its purchase I've obtained other Epiphone instruments that are also spectacular. It's very hard to figure how they're so good at the price points set for them. Most recent Epiphone is a Tiger Blue SG Prophecy w/ Fishman Fluence pickups. Excellence!! Waited 11 months to get it but well worth the wait . SG Classic $420 -
SG Prophecy $900. Great playing in your video!
I think that was a very concise and honest review of that guitar. I have not yet owned that guitar, but I am in the market I was looking at that Epiphone versus the Gibson model. There is about $1000 difference, and I feel for that kind of disparity, truly the Epiphones wins.
that tone with the metal and drop D....my guy. That's why I love P-90's.
I've owned this guitar (in red) for 4 months now and I love it. Paired with either my Vox AC15 Vintage Black or my Boss Katana 50 MK2, both sound good. I run 8.5 through 40 gauge strings. Really stands up with my early run Squier Classic Vibe 50's stratocaster.
I’ve never played electric guitar or any instrument but this seems like a great guitar for me. I love your review I hate seeing overly negative reviews expecting a $400 guitar to be perfect
Great demo, beautiful guitar. Epiphone have really upped their game.
I bought one two months ago in green and I love it. P-90's sound great and the neck is really nice. Thin but a bit wide, just perfect for me. The finish has a nice feel on the neck too. Nice review!
Great playing with some abrupt cuts, but yes lovely looking and sounding axe. You chose a good one there!
Hello, fellow certified guitar nerd here 😁 I have the vintage cherry version of the same guitar (which I bought because I wanted to have a guitar with p90s and always liked Tony Iommi) and I pretty much agree totally with your review. Amazing value and a perfectly giggable guitar. Mine had a very slight groove just above fret 12, so a slight QC niggle, but it would probably polish out fairly easily and everything else is very impressive for the price.
That sounds pretty good. Congrats!!
Your playing on that clean atmospheric tone was heavenly
Wow... What a huge compliment. Thank you so much!
I think it has a really cool finish. It will wear down really nice and have a natural distressed look in no time
Great playing by the way. I’ve not long bought one of these for the same reason you bought it. A p90 loaded guitar and one that doesn’t break the bank. I have more expensive guitars but I have to admit this is great for just picking up and having a play. I don’t worry if it gets dinged but it plays great. This is the second one I’ve had as the first had to go,back as the frets were terrible but the new one is great. I have changed the bridge and tail piece to Fabre models and for me it has given it a bit more clarity but other than that, for,the money a great little guitar that I will take with me when travelling. Great review by the way
Exactly the reason i bought it as well!
Great review of a fantastic guitar :)
I love how you look like you got away with the loot. I hope you have much success.
I’ve never played electric guitar or any instrument for that matter but this seems like a great guitar for me. I love your review I hate seeing overly negative reviews expecting a $400 guitar to be perfect. Thank you so much for this video
It´s literally the perfect beginner guitar! I´ve have been playing for about 12 years and have played quite a few expensive instruments, and this guitar really does play insanely well for the money :D And awesome that you are considering learning guitar! If you ever need any tips or tricks just contact me :D
@@ullerman002 Thank you!!
wow this was a great demo to show different genre capabilities
Appreciate it :)
Nice video Rick! I bought this guitar a while ago too and I really enjoy it. It did need a setup, and I've oiled the board to hopefully get it a little darker looking, but nothing else to complain about whatsoever. The P90s are so fun to play, and super versatile as well. Cheers!
Yeah a setup surely did the guitar good! I oiled it, and it did get the darker look :D
Maaaate yes, p90 pickups just sings with a whole other voice.
@@ullerman002 I agree 100%, not enough people know about the joy of P90s! I'm trying to convert all my friends to them as well ;)
@@RichWordsMusic Eeeeyyyy i didn´t realise it was you! I saw your review/demo! Really loved it man! :D
@@ullerman002 Ha ha, thanks! I'm always embarrassed to come on to other people's videos and promote my own ones. Guess I should get a bit braver there ;)
I'm a bassist so idk why this got recommended exactly but you're playing is kick ass, awesome review and demonstration
Thanks dude! I appreciate it! :DD
Great playing
was not expecting that capacity for metal tones, nice
Yeah it's pretty crazy! Was not expecting it either 🤩
My son wants this. Excellent review.
Thanks buddy! :D
Grateful for the review on cheaper guitars...Im over 50 now and Gibson's and U.S.A. Fenders aren't gonna happen
I just ordered this for a travel guitar to play with my Spark. You are a great player, thank you for the video.
Thanks Kane! Awesome to hear, if it's possible i would love to hear your opinion after a while :D
Heyy, ive been thinking about buying the spark amp, can you recommend it? Also for travelling
Would you recommend being an extra geek & purchasing both the Worn Cherry & Worn Inverness Green & having badass twins? 😎
Very cool thought! I really like that idea :D Though... depends. Do you have other guitars? If you don´t have other guitars with other pickups i would advice you to get one of these guitars, and another guitar with different pickups :D Let me know if you get one! :D
I have the exact same guitar it's amazing, I'll change the tune machines for the traditional ones like the Gibsons but I don't have the slightest idea of the hole measurements, do you have ?
It's really great yeah!
I sadly can't answer that, but the guitar can be bought on Thomann, and they are always helpful, so send a mail to them about it 😁
Nice guitar, nice demo
Thanks man :D
Great Guitar but not a starter guitar, the way the body is cut it makes the neck longer when you're siting down compared to a Les Paul, took me a little while to get used to it. My 11 yr. old grandson can play my LP with very little trouble but he struggles on the SG
It's similar to a Gibson faded (used same price), sounds the same, I think
I wanted to hear it clean straight into the amp. There was too much processing to get an idea of how it really sounded.
I respect that. But personally I Never play fully clean. I will think about that in the future for someone lile you.
Do you still have that mini Martin and does it plug in? Same as the sg guitar
And where are you from
Hello there. I´m from Denmark. And yes the little Martin has a fishman pickup system :)
Love it got a worn cherry
You can buy new grover tuners that are identical if these don't hold tune well enough
but is it good for smaller hands? Just purchased online.
Not to brag... but I have really small hands, and it's perfectly playable. If you are new to guitar it will be uncomfortable to play no matter which guitar. But in time it feels more natural! (Hope it helps)
For a beginner? I started with a cheap Sears guitar and was happy with that.
I'm not saying you couldn't start with something less, and be totally happy with that. But then again, I don't see this as a professional instrument. But maybe inbetween.
Stock Gibsons usually are a tad better (more so in accoustics) but yes ….. you could play professionally with this. BTW I have 5 Gibsons and have bought and sold many including two Gibson SGs.
I have to take mine to a luthier. I have fret muting problems on the fourth fret with the first and second strings. Not happy!😠
Damn that sucks man :( It can sadly happen with many guitars that price range. Was it like this when you got it? Then you should send it back and get a new one instead of taking it to the luthier.
@@ullerman002 Yes it was like that when it arrived, and sadly that was over three years ago, so it's too late to send it back for an exchange or refund. I love P-9 pick ups, and have hope that the problem will get corrected.
I got the same guitar here in the US for 300.00 out the door.
REALLY?!? What a steal man! How are you liking it? :D
Where!?
get a used Gibson or the epi used for about $175 would not be bad
For the price, just another epiphone from 2020 can beat this. Maybe the problem with the intonation when hard-picking is because the type of the bridge. The other types of the 2020 line of Epiphone, are all awesome and really cheap (not in my country unfortunately). If you liked this guitar, go for the customs and specials (not the super cheap ones, that is garbage) I mean the 2020 models.
Can u play Jazz on it?
Well... you can. But honestly I think humbuckers usually sound quite a bit better with jazzy stuff. But it's all preference.
Hey, do you still have the guitar?
Hey there Angel! Yes, I do :)
Anyone know what the routing under the pickguard looks like? Like, is it routed for JUST P90s, or does it have a swimming pool type route?
They are big enough for a humbucker but you would need to get another pick guard or modify the one that’s on it which would likely still not look right.
Nefarious---- If you're familiar with Trogly ''s Guitar Show ( that's a CZcams channel) you can see where he actually takes the pick guard off and does a pretty in--depth analysis of the routing and pick ups. You can Google Trogly's Epiphone SG Special.
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The guitar briefly going out of tune when picking strings harder has everything to do with your string guage tension not the actual guitar quality….
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Epiphones are good guitars but vintage are so much better
it's a weird story but, i need an inexpensive guitar, that is giggable, that has p90s and isn't a LP or Gretsch Jet. *and it has to be green*
my thoughts were, i will probably have to paint and finish a crappy guitar and hope for the best, the only things in my life i have painted is a couple of walls. so if i can't find a keeper right away, i'll have to screw around to get something that will do for now.
i know, of course, that the SG is, in many opinions, THE p90 guitar (the pick-ups really like solid mahogany, apparently). so a green Epi SG would be perfect. what are the odds that Epi have a green SG with p90s? green, maaaaaybe. p90s, bound to be. but green AND p90s AND be usable but "cheap"? you can get usable and cheap these days, sure, but there's no way the SPECIFIC guitar i need, the ideal for the situation exists and is readily available.
but it can't hurt to type "sg" "p90s" "green" and "epiphone" into google and see what comes up.
hey, how are ya? i'll be needing one of those, luckily there seems to be a few floating around still. 🤞
That is oddly specific! Haha. Great story man. I don't think you would be sad about getting one of these!
@@ullerman002 i don't have it yet.
my late mother used to say, "there be many a slip betwixt cup and lip". basically, don't count your chickens until they're hatched.
a collectors run on it would screw me up, and those cheap, odd guitars get run on these days. since covid, guitar trading has become *huge* so there are runs on *anything* now. and that SG stands out. if it's a good beginner/intermediate instrument and it stands out, the speculating starts. unfortunately i still have 500 to pay off a Gretsch so i can't get onto the SG *right away* but soon.
curious about the tuning issues, a hard *right* hand does it you say? and it's more intonation than tuning i suspect? hmm. gotta be bridge or saddles then. todays *entry level* guitars are so well built (the guitar itself with no hardware) not counting pups, there is usually only one or two appointments that need replacing for a reliable road dog. cause that was the problem in the old days, reliability. you had to fork out a lot of money for an instrument that could be *relied* upon. entry and most mid level guitars weren't *built* well enough to even get correct intonation, no matter what you did.
back then (90s), there was a GOOD reason you didn't play Squiers. not now. now i can't find a Player series Fender better than even the cheapest Squiers, when it comes to the quality of the *guitar* part. just the pups and the "finishing" of the instrument are better on Players and not by much. BIG difference between Fender Player series and Pro series tho. Squier don't stand up to the Pro. but the Player is basically a Squier with Fender written on the headstock, quality-wise.
as for Epiphone. a *decent* Epi was always an acceptable replacement for a Gibson, not for tone of course, for *reliability*
by the 90s Gibson was already being regarded as the "dentists" guitar. the average guitarist "in the trenches" used Epiphone