Great looking and sounding guitar. Unfortunately mine has a lot of buzzing when hand are off the strings. Maybe a grounding issue or the phase reversal feature. I bought mine online, if I had of tried it in person I I would have gotten something else. Going to take it to my guy and see what he can do. My PRS Swap ash is a ringer but the SG tone can be really mellow. Try one first.

I ordered this guitar on line without ever trying it out, I read the reviews and assumed I would be swapping the pickups, but it sounds and plays great. The action was low right out of the box, I did adjust the intonation on 3 strings. I own a 2015 or 16 Gibson Les Paul tribute that plays well but this epi sg plays the best. If I could only have one guitar this would be it. The slim neck plays amazing and I can finally play you shook me by led Zeppelin because it has 24 frets and easy to reach. If you are thinking about this one I wouldn't hesitate! My next purchase may be a boss 500 looper. Thank you Troy!

I am VERY pleased with my new Epiphone SG Modern. I have numerous SGs, everything from older Epis, Gibsons, Gibson Custom Shops, as well as a Jaydee Iommi Custom. This Epi SG Modern acquits itself VERY well in the company of my SG collection. Epi knocked it out of the park with this one! The guitar feels very solid, good weight (not too heavy, and no neck dive), and the asymmetrical slim taper neck feels amazing. Bonus feature - the website lists the neck as being mahogany, but the neck on mine shows a very pronounced flame (maple?) under the finish. Nice smooth ebony board. Frets smooth, no high spots. Hardware was top notch, tuners very stable, pickups sound great (I play mostly hard rock and metal). The finish is a dark purple stain on a AAA flame maple veneer over a maple top (the purple stain on the top is darker than what the photos appear to show, which appeals to me), and the same dark purple on the mahogany back (photos on the website appear to show a black back and neck finish, but it is definitely a dark purple stain. The included gig bag was acceptable, but I will be getting a hardshell case for this, she is a Keeper. Action on delivery was a little bit on the high side for my taste, but nothing that a fresh set of strings and a bridge adjustment can not fix. The only thing I am not a fan of are the Posi-Lok pointy strap buttons, I have already ordered standard strap buttons to replace them. I always get great service from Senior Sales Engineer Jeff Jent. Bravo sir, and thanks for years of excellent service! I am definitely a happy camper this week!

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Guitar came packaged and protective so awesome...I love the fact that there is a 55 point inspection...guitar is gorgeous and sounds very good...it arrived a day before I had a show and I didn't hesitate to let it loose that night even without any adjustments...nit sure I love the pickups but for the price,exceptional build and looks having to maybe throw in some higher end pickups doesn't bother me at all

If only it weren't outsourced to China. I never thought we would end up being charge $ for a guitar made in China.
You may get lucky and get a good one, or you may get a complete piece of junk. I didn't realize it was from China and took it to my luthier and he told me the trus rod wasn't even connected.

Beautiful finish. Fast neck plays very nice right out of the box.

Easy to play and very beautiful guitar. The sound is amazing! Push/pull knobs are fun to play with.