Proper set up is critical 
by Gearjunky from Fort Mohave, AZ, September 2008
Music Background:  Drummer 45 years. Guitar, Bass, Keyboard: Hobby

I agree with another review that fret buzz was a problem (a big problem) at first, but with a string change out and very careful set up (pickup height, bridge height, and truss adjust) I have finally come around to appreciating this low priced SG. It is VERY light in the bout and takes a bit of getting used to when most of the weight is around the neck. Due to its small size it has turned out to be one of my go to guitars for practice. Tone is a bit weak, but this can be overcome via amp gain. I have decided to keep the little critter, and will now shell out for an SG hard case.

  Not bad for the price. 
by Metal George from New Orleans, June 2007
Music Background:  Hobby

The Epiphone SG 400 is a real classic guitar. The one problem I had was it had some serious frett buzzin going on. I plan on changing out the stock pick-ups and I belive after that I will have a winner.

  This is a Great Guitar 
by Jeff(Guitarman)Osgood from Woonsocket,R.I., June 2007
Music Background:  Active Musician

I bought this over 2 weeks ago,and I love it.I would've given it 5 stars except for when I got it home,I noticed some serious fret buzz along the upper registers of the neck.Well, after doing a quick truss rod and string height adjustment,I walked away with a winner.Now I've played Epiphones before and wasn't too impressed with them,but this one has to be the best guitar that Epiphone has out today.I kid you not.First,you have Grover tuners which are the best,these'll the guitar in tune provided that you have the bridge set straight.Second,the block inlays and the fret job on this are really good.Third,the Cherry Red finish is very attractive to the eye.Now let's talk about the sound,these gibson designed pups scream.You definately get that Angus Young sound,and being a huge AC/DC fan,I was more than pleased.The only thing I'm still getting used to after playing Fenders for 30 something years,is the thickness of the neck.But for the money,this is a great guitar,and I'm glad to see that Epiphone has reduced the price and made this and other models more accessable to people who are on a tight budget.The Epiphone line has improved I'm proud to say.

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