Gibson vs Epiphone: Gibson SG standard 2018 v Epiphone SG G-400 pro

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Mike

[chris_bouchard]

This is the first useful guitar review I've seen on youtube - or anywhere else for that matter. In 35 years. Thank you, pal!

[yannber]

the gibson sg standard 2018 costs around 1300 euros, where the epiphone g400 pro is sold around 350 euros. There s no question, the two guitars do not sound exactly the same, and one can prefer one or the other sound, according to the kind of music he plays, or his setup. IMO the question is : how much you can afford to get a guitar ? We all can agree on one thing... if you dont have 1300 euros to spend, the epiphone is not a bad guitar, far from it. If you prefer the gibson sound, want the 6 magic letters on the headstock.. and have the money.. go for the real thing. bottom line, although all this is pretty obvious, we all love these kind of videos!

[dialdnd]

Intelligent analysis, articulate presentation and very likeable person - thank you very much for posting.

[brickbreaker]

The body side taper is an important point no one else has EVER pointed out in any video. It is a very significant difference and surprising. Could be where that extra weight comes from. Thanks and cheers?

[fenderjazzface]

I appreciate that you took the time to make this video and the first half was great! I was hoping that this wouldn't be another gear demo/comparison recorded with a phone mic though.

These mics just aren't able to pick up the frequencies that you'd need to hear to get a proper idea of the difference between the two guitars. That's especially true when the strumming is almost as loud as the amp. As I said though, I still appreciate it!

[socialdef]

I have experience with the G400 worn brown. I own a few Fenders, Squiers and Epiphones and I will say that the G400 is an exceptional instrument. It is extremely versatile and obviously sounds great with high gain but just as great with a clean Fender tube amp. The fretwork is better than guitars costing much more and the tuners and bridge are stable for playing in other tunings without actually losing tuning.

I'm growing tired of playing around with Stratocasters bridges and even the finicky saddles on most Telecasters and need versatility in tone as well as stable tunings. The G400 worn gives me all of that, and since I don't need to split a hum bucker to get clean sounds, I prefer the worn version, as well as the fact that its a satin finish and not gloss.

The two Alnico V hum buckers are more than good enough and if you feel the need, you can change out pots and caps and play around with the values to get a clearer tone, especially if you adjust the pickup heights.

My only complaint is that you have to get used to playing the long extended neck, whether sitting or standing, especially if you don't have an extra wide and padded strap. I never let go of the neck, just in case, and it has become a habit now when playing standing up.

I highly recommend the G400 to anyone who is learning or for pro use. With the proper setup and a good set of strings, this guitar sings softly or screams.

[CapoeiraBoricuaAyala]

Great comparison, it was exactly what I was looking for!! Axé!!

[blueseric]

Thanks for hare some very goods informations.

[ampedgear]

Great video - I really think the body profile is the biggest story here - I change out pickups and pots all the time, so that doesn’t bother me as much.

[tubaljohn]

Thank you. New sub here. You are the first guy to really tell it like it is.

[charltonlwalker]

Great video review. I have that same amp and really like the tones I was able to dial in through the app. I have a G-400 Pro that I think is a great guitar. With that said when I play a Gibson SG at the store it’s a big difference.

[antonioperani]

The Epiphone G 400 Pro sounds very good and is also splittable, I prefer it to my Gibson SG Standard but the Gibson being heavier, it is less unbalanced playing standing up.

[JohnnyGuitar]

I’ve always been a gibson fan and owner. Had my first 335 at 17. But epiphone was getting me more and more curious and I ended up buying an epiphone les paul custom. I’m in love with the guitar!
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[nicktretiakov]

what riff are you playing? have tabs?
thanks!

[vexguine]

I had a 2009 Gib, best guitar I ever had, miss it so much, gonna rebuy it soon

[davidgamel]

Do the tone and volume knobs line up exactly for each? I was looking to upgrade my Epiphone with the Gibson wiring harness and pickups. The Gibson version has a circuit board as the Epiphone has loose wiring.. I looking at a solderless complete kit for a “Gibson” sg with all the upgrades. No forum is answering my question

[onesol]

Hey Mike, that was a solid and concise comparison. I have to say, like you already have, that it’s really user preference. What’s most significant is that for us Epi players these axes are not poorly made pieces of crap. With modern CNC and standardized quality control, most Epi’s are really pretty rock solid. Besides, everyone’s state of the art iPhones and tv’s are made in Asia, so why would a simple thing like a guitar not be well made overseas? Personally, I would always prefer the glam of the Gibson headstock over anything else, but for less than $50 I can rewire an Epi LP or SG with 500k audio pots, big orange drop caps and vintage 50’s wire. Doing this makes any Epi both snarl and sing like a dual humbuckered, solid bodied guitar should. So, for now, I’m going to stick with my Korean 1994 Epi LP and ‘02 SG, at least until Gibson sponsors me. Besides, I love when the crowd hears my tone and is confused as all hell when they see my tombstone headstock. Keep up the good work and best of luck with your band. Keep spreading the word about Gibson and their very well apportioned Epiphone step brothers.

[jrtserrano]

I have les paul trad 2016, fender american strat 2014, and epiphone sg400 2015. I use my sg400 as my main guitar. It is Light weight compared to les paul and strat, comfortable to play, very good sound, and the best part is it is cheap. I put it to abuse by playing hard without worrying i will damage my expensive guitars. i removed the pick up covers and the sound became more punchy. Very versatile guitar and can achieve many tones due to dual pickup and coil split. However, the weak part are the cheap volume pots. Pots are pcb and failed only in a few months. I replaced with gibson les paul coil split volume pots and removed the pcb and hand wired the pots. Works perfect! I still often use my fender and gibson but the sg400 is my no. 1 choice.

[sayandeeppal]

What's the price difference between Gibson sg and Epiphone sg g400 pro?

[gurra]

I like your video! Nice information im a beginner so i got The epiphone today its my precious i love it maybe ill buy a Gibson later on. Thank you