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Rating And Reviews: Epiphone G400 PRO Guitar

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"Epiphone G400 PRO in Heritage Cherry" submitted August 12, 2012

By Jake H
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Musical Background: Playing since my early teens
Music Style: Country, Rock, Metal, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Classical, Whatever I can "fake" my way through.
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Sound: Great versatility- The coil tap option is awesome! I can get the sound I want with just a few quick adjustments- I leave the toggle switch in the middle position, adjust the bridge and neck pickup volumes and tone, determine how many coils I want active on which pickups- and there you have it-- The only other guitar I have that is that versatile is my Gibson Les Paul Signature, even my Fender Strats don't some close. If you just want to have one guitar you know can grab real quick to fill in for a friends band, or play an open mic - this is the one! Feature: Coil tapping! The volume and tone pots have a great range also! I did, as I always do with any guitar I buy, change the strings right away to Fender Pure Nickle strings- and checked the intonation-- Not too bad- the E-A-D's were dead on the G-B-E were a bit sharp and I had to adjust for that-- still not a big deal Ease of Use: Very easy to play! This is the most balanced SG I have ever held- I have a G400 as well and it tends to be a little neck heavy- but NOT this one! The neck is still a lot thicker than the body, but it balances out nicely. Quality: Seems to be made pretty well- Sturdy- I feel the hardware is made of great components. There is always some talk about the hardware, finish,woods, plastics, wiring - etc. of US made guitars being higher quality than Foreign made guitars- I have never had this issue with Epiphones. Value: Very much worth it- My G400 was $100 less than this G400 PRO- the extra $100 I paid for the PRO- WORTH IT!! Manufacturer Support: Had no issues-- Ordered via the internet on a Thursday night- guitar arrived Saturday by 5- They are located in NJ and I am in MD, so that is probably the biggest factor! The Wow Factor: I love the look, feel and playability of this guitar- add the coil tapping- WOW!-- Overall: Great value- Great sound- Great features- Great Components- Great Quality- Good seller!The coil tap option is awesome! I can get the sound I want with just a few quick adjustments- I leave the toggle switch in the middle position, adjust the bridge and neck pickup volumes and tone, determine how many coils I want active on which pickups- and there you have it-- The only other guitar I have that is that versatile is my Gibson Les Paul Signature, even my Fender Strats don't some close. If you just want to have one guitar you know can grab real quick to fill in for a friends band, or play an open mic - this is the one!Coil tapping! The volume and tone pots have a great rang! I did, as I always do with any guitar I buy, change the strings right away to Fender Pure Nickle strings- and checked the intonation-- Not too bad- the E-A-D's were dead on the G-B-E were a bit sharp and I had to adjust for that.This guitar is very easy to play! This is the most balanced SG I have ever held- I have a G400 as well and it tends to be a little neck heavy- but NOT this one! The neck is still a lot thicker than the body, but it balances out nicely.Seems to be made pretty well- Sturdy- I feel the hardware is made of great components. There is always some talk about the hardware, finish,woods, plastics, wiring - etc. of US made guitars being higher quality than Foreign made guitars- I have never had this issue with Epiphones.Great classic styling in a new guitar!
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"SG Pro" submitted March 6, 2013

By Jeffrey K in Hampstead, NC
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Musical Background: I am a Hobby Player and have played 45 years
Music Style: I like Blues, Rock and Jazz
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Overall: Had to set it up out of the box but it was a easy setup. I especially like the coil split feature, really adds to the possibilities when shaping a tone or sound. I never owned a SG before this one so I couldn't compare it to another, but I can say I don't think this one will disappoint me enough to continue searching. Its everything I wanted with the lighter weight along with that distinctive SG sound. It is a bit neck heavy but I have already adjusted to it, I may later on add a Bigsby which I am sure will level out the weight distribution. The quality of the instrument seems solid , the hardware appears to be of a good grade, the finish is excellant. I have had no issues so I don't know if I should rate the Manufacturer support.
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"Can't be beat" submitted January 5, 2013

By John F in Peebles, OH
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Musical Background: I'm what you would call want to be great but don't put in the time but when I play it feels great like an escape.
Music Style: I love Heavy Metal but for some reason play country.
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Overall: This guitar is unreal for the money I thought I wont get a great guitar but boy was I wrong If you want an SG PRO look no further. I would put it up against any other SG wanabe makers out there. It is as good as a Gibson I promise you.
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"Fantastic Axe" submitted October 18, 2012

By Jeff F in Columbus, OH
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Musical Background: Have played for the drums forever. Just pickup the guitar this year.
Music Style: Play mostly 70's rock. i.e. Skynryd, Zeppelin, Sabbath, Clapton, Eagles and Allman Brothers to name a few. You know the good stu
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Overall: Wow. This thing is beautiful. I bought the Cherry red version. (but then is there any other color for an SG?) Setup was perfect. Neck is very comfortable and the Wilkinson tuners are definatley much lighter than the Grover's. Has the exact tone I was looking for.Compliments the others in my arsenal:2012 Epiphone Les Paul Standard with BCS vintage wiring with Bourne pots and a pair of Gibson 57 Classics2011 Washburn WINDLX with Seymour Duncans2011 Washburn WD10SCE Acoustic
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