Epiphone SG G-400 PRO Ebony Review
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- Epiphone SG G-400 PRO Ebony | Review Demo
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Great sg, I liked the distorted bridge sound plus coil taps useful for clean stuff 😎
Has a good amount of sounds
Great guitar. The pickups are nice and hot
I really like that guitar my friend! I have a three Epiphones, the Limited Edition Firebird and in the TV blue only one hundred were made. A Les Paul Junior that needed everything replaced, nothing was good on it. And the BB King black 355 that is great. I put a gold Bigsby on it because I had no other place to put a gold Bigsby and I was sick of looking at the box for seven years. You are correct in your assessment of those tuners. They slip or something and the damn guitars go out of tune on a bend or when you really dig into it. I put cheap locking tuners on it. That made it more stable. Nice guitar man! I never owned a SG and really wanted one. I was always a day late and a dollar short.
This Epiphone was pretty hard to setup the neck is all over the place still not right, ooh you have some nice guitars there I like the Firebirds and the BB King model. The hardware they put on is pretty crap if I'm honest thats why I went off Epis
I got one for $280 off Amazon. It was marked as used, but when I got it it looked like hadn't been played at all. It was basically brand new and didn't even have a single nick or scratch on it. I lucked out and got one for a good price. The intonation was pretty much spot on right out of the box, I only had to tweak a couple strings and it was near perfect. It sounds great through my boss katana. I never use the coil splitting but it's nice having the option. I have small hands so the thin neck is great for me. I'm not a huge fan of the glossy neck but I got used to it. I haven't really had any problems with the tuners so far. I'll probably replace them at some point but they get the job done for now. I'm not sure I would pay full price for one, but if you can get a deal like the one I got go for it.
Ah dude sounds like you got a teal there god price for basically a brand new guitar. They do sound great and the tuners is all they really need doing.
Thanks for an extremely thorough review. coil tap looks useful. I have a US Gibson SG and the G string often slips out with bending.
Glad you liked the video, maybe you should give some attention to the nut could be some friction there or something
Sg epiphone=⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡and also tomorow im going to my vilage so good bye rob and have a good summer😉😉
Ok buddy have a great summer 😎😎🎸🎸
The beauty of your demo's Rob is some people might prefer this as apposed to a Squier...but the whole point is you're giving people an honest opinion :)...and a choice which is best for the individual player :)
Thanks dude appreciate the support 🎸😎🇬🇧☑️
And a BIG THUMBS up for your channel :)
Drew Shelly thank you very much dude 😎🎸
Fender jags are my thing like mate but great vid u earned a subscriber 👍👍🏴
Thanks dude welcome to the channel 🎸😎
I actually bought a nearly new one of these on gumtree today in red for £185 still had the factory strings on it..the action was very high but now I've made it my own and I love it😀
Thank you for that punk rock demo... !!!
Rock on 👌💯
Cheers rob! Been looking at getting one of these for a while....cherry obviously ;)
No worries dude nice colour 😎🎸🇬🇧☑️
Great demo, seems like a very good guitar.
Thank you, It's a pretty cool guitar
Sounds great!
It's a fine axe
Cool guitar all around. good job
Thanks dude 😎🎸
I tested it new in a shop. It's a really beautiful guitar, and good sounding machine. Price affordable. BUT, the frets edges were really sharp, and some defect in selector switch so that I didn't buy. There was a white one with perfect fret edges. So better test it prior to buy, because quality control not so consistent. Otherwise good guitar. I found a used Gibson SG Standard 2012 black, twice the price of the Epihone, no split coil, but real good feeling in hand.
Mmmm.....
Very Solid and (kinda) Chunky clean tones.
These guitars are Awsome!!! I own one and its a steal at 300 squid
Awesome, I wanted one of those for Christmas, but to save money I asked for a G-310. I would say my go to guitar is an SG, if not it's whatever guitar that can make me sound like Mark Arm, But I play SG's so I can sound like Greg Sage (The Wipers)
I have a G400 from 1990 not a Pro, great guitar, all stock except strap button , added one to top horn (it's only an epi) .
Ah nice the strap button mod is certainly needed
That bridge pickup sounded in single mode sounded sweeeeet
oh yes
So I see you like nirvana and greenday
Yep since the early 90s 👌
The Guitar Manifesto I see that Foo Fighters poster on the right too, you have great taste lol
@@cr4shmycar118 ooh yeah 👌😎🤘
i see you have a beautiful avatar
I think that the tunners are sapose to be Wilkerson’s classic tuners you may want to get a set of Gibson SG classic tuners and see if they’ve fit other than that it’s a great working guitar
About 3 months ago I picked up a Vintage VS6 (SG) in aged cherry red. It's honestly the best guitar I have ever owned or played. Really nice and easy playability and the pick ups sound amazing, which are vintage wilkinson pafs (I think that are modelled on the original pafs).
I have wilkinson deluxe tuners on it. Fine tuning is a bit annoying so may swap them out but overall it's the perfect guitar for the sound I'm going for, think Paul Weller Peacock Suit ✌🏻️🇬🇧
That's a fine guitar for sure, I've had a few Vintage guitars always top quality.
I most recently the ES335 version, I made a review video of it. Great guitars
The Guitar Manifesto nice, I've never played a 335 style. Maybe that's next on the list.
ah dude I highly recommend them so different to anything else, the way they resonate is awesome
traded an older epi in for one of these last week. :) worth it as something of a Christmas trade. the pickups sound vibrant and the splitting is fun.
Ah nice they're awesome guitars plenty of sounds to play with enjoy 🎸👌🎅🎄
@@theguitarmanifesto I'll have nothing to do for a couple weeks since my work/campus is closed for holidays, def gonna have a lot of time to play with it! The coil tapping I'll have to mess with a ton more.
You're going to have some fun with that rock on 🤘🎸
🤘
Great demo Rob...i wonder if our Queen Liz is jamming along to this ?...oh that would be so funny :)
Gotta love the Germans 😂😂🇬🇧🎸
But seriously this as apposed to an over priced Gibson with set neck...give me a bolt on neck anyday
Or a fender 😂😂
Preferably a Fender 😂
I need a red one.
NIN10DOXD iommi Plays black and red but I know what you mean I want one in black!
Same
NIN10DOXD i love my white one
Just bought one in black. Looks so slick! Now these models actually have neck binding
I think epiphone it's better black.
And a gibson sg better red
Loved the plug for his football allegiance! Lol.
You've lost me?
@@theguitarmanifesto Britain v France v Croatia update!
@@chrischu9551 ah got ya 😂 world cup
These go for $419 new in the US, I just bought one for $220 used in supposedly great condition. I will let you know.
Ah nice yeah keep me updated
Adam Bilge So how is it?
in argentina it is about 525 dollars
@@joaquindelfresno2586 about $595 to $499 hundred depending on the store here in Canada
@@floydofnova2743 yeah but you have higher salaries, GDP per capita in your country is 3 times higher than mine. My country is quite poor and you would have to work several months to get it.
Didnt expect to hear Sex Pistols on guitar review :-)
Oh yes 🤘🇬🇧
Scale 1 to 10, how would you grade the tuning stability of this guitar?
Love the sex pistols reference 🤘great review aswell
Thanks dude, gotta love the Sex Pistols :)
I'm here from AC/DC PWR UP baby.
So confused by epiphone SGs, too many models. So I’m hearing this guitar is the best option but it’s cheaper. I don’t get it. Can you help me out?
Great sound, makes me think of Green Day
Thank you 🎸🤘
Nice video
Thank you
Sadly they dont sell these in my country anymore (New Zealand), hopefully someday they will restock.
Ah that's a shame dude hopefully they do soon
Can't you get one posted? I got one for 140 off reverb. Even if it's 100 postage you're still getting a solid guitar
I'm getting one of these real soon and I'm planning on sticking a SD JB in the bridge
Yes nice upgrade 👌💯🎸🤘
@@theguitarmanifesto yeah :D what's ur opinion about ceramic vs Alnico magnets? also what do u think abt the neck dive issue w SGs?
@@france.the_bastard neck dive is just something you know you're going to have to deal with if you want an SG. It's worse on some than others though if you have the opportunity to try multiple examples.
Ah now this is really difficult describe...but why the D & G go out of tune is down to how those 2 have 2 travel further and the nut doesn't compensate for it...PRS head-stocks got it right...does that make sense ???
Yep I get ya and totally agree
Is It right that Epiphone SG hasn t a good clean sound? And what s the difference between SG standard and custom
You are correct about the hardware. I rip them down and replaced it all. The wiring and pickups is junk and go directly into the trash bin. When Gibson stuff is installed I have a dandy of a guitar. I stopped but any guitars I have to do a lot of work on. I am burnt out on workers on them. I want to play the stupid things, not bring them up to commercial standards.
Exactly that's what I love about fenders and Squiers quick setup they're good to go
Thanks for the info. I just ordered one. Hope it is as good as everyone says. I am a beginner at age 56. Hope it will help me some as I have short fingers.
Never too late to learn, I'm sure it'll be fine better having short fingers, I have big hands and can get quite awkward higher up the neck.
Not bad for £270. Wouldn't necessarily buy one unless I was in need of another double humbucker guitar, though the coil tap gives it greater variety. I'm not sure sure what more I was expecting, but I found it rather underwhelming for a pro series. Once again, great demo Rob.
Yeah I'm not a big fan of Sgs and yes the pickups weren't the best
I guess Epiphone really needs to step up their efforts in order to compete with the quality and originality of other affordable brands like Squier.
Juan Guillen aa
Epiphone have a long way to go to catch up with squier
Also the fact that Gibson itself is practically on life support isn't helping. Regardless, I welcome your review of other guitar brands, for some variety of what's out there. Fenders will always be a favourite though.
I think SG's are really cool but I wouldn't buy one if you know what I mean. Nice video👍
Yeah I like the look of them but never fell for them either thanks dude 😎🎸🇬🇧
What are your amp settings m8?
Is It the same of standard SG or Is there a differences?
I've just bought the Pro deluxe one today. I tested it against a £1000 Gibson sg and they sounded the same!
Epiphone all the way
Beautiful guitar. Am getting one for my birthday in July this year.
One thing though...
*IT'S COIL SPLIT NOT COIL TAP*
what's the one thing?
@@theguitarmanifesto a lot of people confuse coil split for coil tap. Coil tap is for single coils, where say you have 25,000 winds around the pickup. You wind until you get to about 12,000, stop, then wind again until you get to 25,000 winds. This means when you pull up on the control knob to activate the coil tap, it produces a weaker signal/output.
Coil split is for humbuckers. it's exactly what it sounds like - you're splitting the coils. You're disengaging the 'inner' coils and leaving the outer coils engaged, producing a single coil-like tone
It's a great demo btw 👍
@@grooverstone9553 cut and paste 😂
@@theguitarmanifesto 😂 not entirely, I got it from another CZcams vid 😂😅 hopefully this helps, I see a lot of people call it 'coil tap' when it's actually coil split, and vice versa
At the time of this video Epiphone were advertising as such but later changed their stance I go with the flow, and to be honest I'm not really interested 😂
Green Day! Hell yeah!!! 🔥🤘🤘🤘🔥
You know it 🤘🎸
The Guitar Manifesto They are working on a new album right now. I am anticipating like crazy lmao.
is it a good guitar to play nirvana, rhcp? or should i get a strato?
Either or really
Its the same guitar as me!
Awesome 😎🎸
SG's if i rembemer rightly have a really "unstable" neck thats one reason i prefer a bolt on neck...why didn't Gibson / Epiphone make them with a one piece through neck ?
Gibson/Epiphones always makes some odd decisions
That was mainly the early ones from the 60's. But yeah sg's in general aren't guitars where you'd want to bend the neck for that tremolo effect.
Great review. I wanted to buy one of these for my daughter who is just learning. My main concern is ease of playability for a beginner. How’s the action, is fret buzz an issue, is the guitar pretty easy to set up and does it keep in tune pretty well and any other issues. I’m a drummer, so I don’t know much about guitars other than what I’ve learned watching CZcams. I wanted to spend about $400, and from my research this seems like the best bang for the buck. Would you recommend this over a Fender Squire in the same price range? Thanks!
Thank you, it would make a great for a beginner or pro. quality is great straight of the box may require a basic setup to your requirements.
Overall it's a fine guitar, Squier Classic Vibe range are very similar in terms of build quality etc.
The Guitar Manifesto thanks !
Hey guys so I've been debating on Whether or not to get this or the chapman ghost fret standard. Any pointers?
If I got one I’d put two P-90s in them. Probably Seymour Duncan Phat Cats.
Sounds like a good plan 👌🎸
I Heard the guitar is important but the amp is even more important. So which AMP you used for the Video. And can you recommend a great Sound AMP for almost less Money?
I think Rob uses the Orange crush 20RT. Even if he doesn't, it's a great little amp for a solid price so check it out!
I actually use garageband for my videos, I recently got that little orange amp but yet to use it, boss Katana is a great shout too
Getting 1 from Sweetwater in a few weeks. Thinking about getting it plexed.Mine will be white with Pau Ferro Fretboard.will do some other things to it down the road like the nut the tuners and possible the pickups. Lets see Gibson touch that.And for alot less money.
Do you find the hi gloss necks feel a bit sticky ?
Yes I do, prefer matt finish myself
This guitar could be made awesome for about $200 of improvements.
Do the new ones have binding round the fingerboard?
Luca de la haye I just picked up a 1966 Limited Edition G-400 Pro. Mine has binding and a full pick guard. I recently did an unboxing on my channel.
What´s the name of the song played in E, before God save the queen?
My hero foo fighters
Would this guitar be good for a player with short fingers?
Most definitely 🎸😎
Thats mine first guitar 😃
And that's a fine first guitar 🎸👌😎🤘
I heard Kurt played a fake SG at a small concert in 89'
Also would love to see a review on the cheapest guitar you could find on eBay ! I think that would be interesting and I would love to see ur take on it
Yeah I think it was a Greco in a blue colour with gold hardware
I have something in the pipeline dude 😎🎸 any more suggestions keep em coming
Oasis solo, allright! Live Forever ✌️
Yes sir 🎸👌🇬🇧
Did you get those chords from Foo Fighters?
Clean riff is my hero, these were the days before CZcams got all weird with playing copyright music.
I just got one of these a few months ago for 240 bucks
Ah nice one good price
Returned one to Amazon. Total disappointment. Couldn't lose the buzz on 2nd fret and pickups sound horrible. This vid has only confirmed my decision.
Epiphones quality is hit and miss
I bet the tuner problem has something to do with the nut
Ever since I saw Mick Taylor playing one in Gimme Shelter I have wanted one, but I want the old style wiggle stick too. Epiphone never put trems on their SGs
It's a shame they don't put the wiggle sticks on
they're probably a nightmare to use but look SO cool
Yeah this is true
I have a sticker-covered SG Special with a JB in the bridge. Would you reccomend upgrading to the G-400
Would be a fine upgrade
@@socialdef3 thanks dude! I'll have to start saving up now.....
the g400 pro sound less good than the g400 for me , it is because you didnt play the same riff on it or it is because i'm a beginner ? i don't know >
I've no idea to be honest just because something is the higher model doesn't mean it's the best
@@theguitarmanifesto yep true , thanks for yours videos / test and your answer , i'm going to german next week getting my first guitar , i'm so excited !
Nice playing - does that guitar have a big baseball bat neck on it like the one I have?
Slurpy Durpa thanks dude, no it had quite a slim neck and pretty flat
Ah 60s style then, mines a '14 and it is thick and wide but gives a nice fat tone ~cheers
Nice one, no worries dude
I am a beginner player I do like this guitar but ran into the same problem with the tuners. Any suggestions on what to change them to. Thank you
God save the queen!!!!!!
Fuck yeah 😎🎸🇬🇧👌
feels like a great guitar, however I literally cant stand the painted neck. Im at a cross roads where I have to sell mine,.......or sand down the neck.
Does this guitar good for nirvana tones ?
hell yeah
Rob The Meat Manifesto thank you for the answer
Where did you buy the guitar?
Reverb
SG epiphone 400. 2002 year were the covers pickup plastic or metal
Chrome I believe
@@theguitarmanifesto plastic or metal
Chrome
@@hippyskin6490 metal
@@hippyskin6490 if it bothers you change them
@@hippyskin6490 that sounds like the best idea
I don't know why but I have never taken to SG's. Nothing wrong with them really but the shape just does not do it for me. This sounds really OK especially for the money but would I buy one ? - NO ! Sorry for the shout but I have always felt the same about them and am far too old to change now. I see plenty of double cuts I would buy all the time (if my wife would let me) but never SG's no matter how low priced. Other than that a great run through especially with the screen diminished so I don't have to look at it :-) .
Yep I'm the same John they have never floated my boat had a few in the past but soon sell them on
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!!
The fascist regime
And there's no future!
Adam S this line is more relevant then ever before, John Lydon is a genius
GOD SHAVE THE QUEEN
Does it have neck dive?
Yep the strap buttons need to be moved to the horn shit design
Rob The Meat Manifesto it would end up looking like the Pat Smear signature
Thats a nice guitar :)
I’m getting a white one
Yeah nice they look cool in white 👌
The Meat Manifesto when I was looking I found it and played then I was like “this is the one” it sounded so good
You know when it's a good fit
Nice demo, do I here the Sex Pistols there?
Thank you, yes love me some Sex Pistols
I bought one of these one gumtree for $60 Australian dollars
Bargain
Orange Potato farmer mate that's a steal nice one 🎸😎
i like his face when he's playing... hah
but we all make weird faces when where playing
The look of Rock N Roll 🎸🤘👌😂
Oh i've just realized this is a set neck , not for me at all
Yep it's set
I thought a set neck was better over bolted on?
Personal choice really I prefer a bolt on neck
You really don't look as if you are enjoying playing this Rob !
It's an Epiphone :)
+Rob The Meat Manifesto Typical gear snob. A real musician can make a 60 dollar ebay guitar sound like a PRS McCarty. It's not what's written on the headstock, but whether or not you actually have skill. If you don't have a favorable view of a certain guitar company, don't buy it. Simple.
I'm defintely no guitat snob 😂😂 I very much dislike Epiphones guitars in general, believe me I tried to like Epiphones over the years I have had so many I much prefer Squier guitars far better fit and finish. the offset guitars from Squier/Fender wipe the floor with any Epiphone. It's not being a snob it's personal taste and opinion
Legolas Greenleaf you clearly don’t know what a guitar snob is. Rob’s channel is all about reviewing budget guitars. It’s not like he reviews only Fender American Professionals or PRS’. So he don’t like epiphones. Big whoop. They’re shit guitars. Plus it’s his personal opinion. If you want to throw money in a hole on these shite guitars then be my guess. But think before you speak next time guy 👍😘🧝🏻♂️
Ahmen I'm so far from being a snob it's laughable
Is the Epiphone SG G400 much worse than this guitar?
What do you mean much worse?
The Guitar Manifesto quality wise, playability, pickups etc.
@@literallyme9740 pretty much the same, the pickups are better I'm the pro
The Guitar Manifesto ok, thanks 👍
The Guitar Manifesto if there isn’t much difference I’ll probably go with the regular G400, as it’s around $250-300 cheaper here in Australia
what is the difference with a gibson one?
About £800 😂😂
@@theguitarmanifesto 😐 mmm i knew it
I don't know which one is worse. Scratches or fingerprints and dirt.
I have shit eyesight so not a problem
Dirt and finger prints can be cleaned and if you actually play your guitar then it should have some scratches. It just shows you play it with love haha 😂
Totally agree James :)
Rob The Meat Manifesto yeah man. That’s what I’m saying haha 😂
Give it some punk rock love ❤️
Hahahaha. You're crazy man. :)
I think they should make those magic pencils like the ones they're advertising for cars.
"If you have a scratch just use our magic pencil. One lick and your guitar looks like brand new." And that 50's American cheesy smile on top of it.
oasis
Legends
I’ll just stick to Fender over these shit guitars haha
You should get another G&L.
The Fallout now comes in Mint Green which is cool 😎
Agreed dude it's sounds nice but needed a lot of work setup wise unlike Squiers and Fenders
I'll watch out for some more G&Ls
That would be cool. I like anything Leo Fender dipped his fingers in. I would like to someday try a revelation too. But they’re only in the uk.
Yeah me too he knew how to make a guitar, Revelations are great but now they remind me of Fuzzball :)
sounds like a cheap guitar
He’s mimicking punk