---
product_id: 1308484
title: "Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar, Cherry"
brand: "epiphone"
price: "£242.90"
currency: GBP
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1308484-epiphone-sg-special-electric-guitar-cherry
store_origin: GB
region: Great Britain
---

# Epiphone Humbuckers for rich sound Classic SG tone & style LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge for sustain Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar, Cherry

**Brand:** epiphone
**Price:** £242.90
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with the iconic SG Special – where classic tone meets modern edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar, Cherry by epiphone
- **How much does it cost?** £242.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1308484-epiphone-sg-special-electric-guitar-cherry)

## Best For

- epiphone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted epiphone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic SG Vibe:** Experience the legendary rock tone and sleek cherry finish that turns heads on every stage.
- • **Sustain That Lasts:** LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures maximum sustain and tuning stability for flawless performance.
- • **Powerful Humbuckers:** Twin open-coil Epiphone humbuckers deliver thick, warm tones perfect for rock, metal, and beyond.
- • **Built to Rock & Last:** Solid mahogany body and rosewood fretboard combine durability with classic aesthetics.
- • **Comfort Meets Playability:** SlimTaper D profile maple neck offers fast, comfortable playability for all skill levels.

## Overview

The Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar in Cherry offers authentic SG styling and tone at an accessible price. Featuring a solid mahogany body, slim maple neck, and twin Epiphone humbuckers paired with a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, it delivers rich sustain and versatile sound ideal for rock and metal genres. Perfect for entry-level to seasoned players seeking classic rock vibes with reliable playability.

## Description

Now everyone can afford a real SG! The SG Special from Epihone features twin open-coil Humbucking pickups, a Tune-o-matic bridge/Stopbar tailpiece combo for maximum sustain and a fully-carved SG body for devilish good looks.

Review: Beautiful looking and sounding guitar for the value - Great entry-level guitar from Gibson (they own Epiphone). Beautiful tone and pitch. Love the Gibson famous double humbucker pickups found on Les Pauls and SGs. At entry-level, you only get the volume and tone knobs, but a decent amp and fx pedal will fix that. Bought it for my son, but he plays his Ibanez more, so I've been playing it more.
Review: Excellent guitar - I was very impressed with the quality, finish and playability of this guitar. I've been playing for 30 years and own about a dozen electric guitars of various makes across a wide range of prices. I wanted to get an SG to play some classic rock and have fun with. I didn't expect much for the price, but I tried this guitar and the G400 Pro and honestly preferred the feel of this one. The guitar came boxed with an inner box to protect it during shipping. Although playability out of the box was fairly good, I had to perform a setup to get the guitar exactly as I wanted. I removed the strings, rubbed down and oiled the fingerboard, then strung it with D'Addario 10-46 nickel wounds. The truss rod required a quarter turn adjustment to get the neck profile straight. The intonation and action were pretty much perfect out of the box. I just raised the action a tiny bit to make it more in line with my other instruments. The pickups are a bit darker than a traditional SG and while they sound great heavily overdriven, the clean sound is a bit lacking in character. After a week or so of playing, I replaced the pickups with a set I bought from desertcart: https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B009A5JA98/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These pickups are amazing value for money and sound fabulous. However the pickup frame was larger than the original stock pickups so I had to rout the body slightly to get the new pickups to fit. This was a simple operation which only took me 10 minutes to do with the Dremel. After a bit of work, this guitar now looks, plays and sounds like a professional instrument. It's rapidly becoming my favorite guitar to jam with. I love it!

## Features

- Classic SG tone and styling
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Epiphone Humbuckers
- SlimTaper D profile neck

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002D01IG |
| Back Material | Alder;Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,655 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #242 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Cherry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (723) |
| Date First Available | July 30, 2004 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Attribute | SOLID BODY ELECTRIC |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tune-O-Matic |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-H |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11 pounds |
| Item model number | ESGSCHCH1 |
| Material Type | Mahogony |
| Musical Style | ROCK, METAL, AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU PLAY |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 22 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 44 x 16.5 x 4 inches |
| Scale Length | 24.75 |
| String Gauge | ERNIE BALL SKINNY TOP HEAVY BOTTOMS |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Top Material | Mahogany Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Alder;Maple
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Epiphone
- **Color:** Cherry
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H-H
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany Wood

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful looking and sounding guitar for the value
*by R***N on August 11, 2025*

Great entry-level guitar from Gibson (they own Epiphone). Beautiful tone and pitch. Love the Gibson famous double humbucker pickups found on Les Pauls and SGs. At entry-level, you only get the volume and tone knobs, but a decent amp and fx pedal will fix that. Bought it for my son, but he plays his Ibanez more, so I've been playing it more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent guitar
*by J***S on October 17, 2016*

I was very impressed with the quality, finish and playability of this guitar. I've been playing for 30 years and own about a dozen electric guitars of various makes across a wide range of prices. I wanted to get an SG to play some classic rock and have fun with. I didn't expect much for the price, but I tried this guitar and the G400 Pro and honestly preferred the feel of this one. The guitar came boxed with an inner box to protect it during shipping. Although playability out of the box was fairly good, I had to perform a setup to get the guitar exactly as I wanted. I removed the strings, rubbed down and oiled the fingerboard, then strung it with D'Addario 10-46 nickel wounds. The truss rod required a quarter turn adjustment to get the neck profile straight. The intonation and action were pretty much perfect out of the box. I just raised the action a tiny bit to make it more in line with my other instruments. The pickups are a bit darker than a traditional SG and while they sound great heavily overdriven, the clean sound is a bit lacking in character. After a week or so of playing, I replaced the pickups with a set I bought from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009A5JA98/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These pickups are amazing value for money and sound fabulous. However the pickup frame was larger than the original stock pickups so I had to rout the body slightly to get the new pickups to fit. This was a simple operation which only took me 10 minutes to do with the Dremel. After a bit of work, this guitar now looks, plays and sounds like a professional instrument. It's rapidly becoming my favorite guitar to jam with. I love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful guitar, the finish is perfect, Plays well right out of the box.
*by D***. on January 9, 2025*

I can't believe this Epiphone SG was only $179.00. Details are perfect, neck and frets are perfect, and it sounds great. This is hard to believe. If it stays in tune, it's ready to go on stage. I have no reason to think it won't, the tuners are smooth and tight. Great value, no better than great! As good as guitars selling for hundreds more. I thought this was a beginner guitar for my grand daughter, and in a year or two she'd need something better. I want one for myself too.

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-04-22*