Epiphone Sg Custom Ebony Ibgcs

An "Inspired by Gibson" SG: The Custom Spirit, Epiphone Version

Part of the Inspired by Gibson collection, the SG Custom captures the DNA of the classic SG while adding the aesthetic codes and "high-end" finishes associated with Custom models: refined decoration, gold details, and an immediately recognizable visual identity. Within the SG family, this variant positions itself as a more dressed-up version, designed for those who want the rock character of the SG without sacrificing a luxurious presentation and carefully crafted features.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

The Epiphone SG Custom Ebony is aimed at a wide audience, from the intermediate guitarist seeking an expressive and rewarding electric guitar, to the experienced musician wanting a reliable SG for stage, rehearsals, and studio. Its ergonomics (double cutaway, fast neck, comfortable radius) suit both heavy rhythm playing and solos with bends and vibratos.

In terms of genres, this guitar is tailored for rock, hard rock, blues, and pop, with enough warmth and dynamics to also cover soul or indie. Thanks to the two humbuckers and classic-style wiring, it easily shifts from a warm, thick neck pickup tone to a sharper bridge pickup attack, while maintaining a dense and singing tonal foundation.

Sound: Mahogany, Set Neck, and ProBucker Custom Humbuckers

The mahogany body + set mahogany neck duo is at the heart of this SG Custom's character: a rich response in the low mids, a sensation of "full" notes, and a natural sustain that supports both held chords and leads. The glued neck enhances vibrational continuity between neck and body, resulting in a sense of sustain and stability, especially appreciated on singing phrases and vibratos.

The ebony fingerboard provides a smooth feel and precise attack, with definition that highlights right-hand articulations. Combined with the 12" / 305 mm radius and medium jumbo frets, it promotes comfortable action and controlled bends without any struggle in the high registers.

The two Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbuckers deliver a decidedly "vintage SG" tone: balanced output, present mids, and good clarity when rolling back the volume to clean up the sound. The electronics offer real tonal shaping thanks to the 2 volumes and 2 tones: you can adjust the amount of saturation by controlling the volume, thicken the neck pickup for round solos, or open up the bridge pickup for sharper rhythms. The 3-position selector allows instant switching between tones, with the middle position ideal for wider sounds and tight but balanced rhythms.

Finally, the Graph Tech nut, Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners, LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, and LockTone StopBar tailpiece contribute to tuning stability and precise intonation, especially if you play hard, frequently transport the instrument, or switch dynamics often during concerts.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit this guitar, a set of electric guitar strings (gauge chosen according to your comfort) is essential. A strap with standard-end fittings is also recommended to secure playing while standing, both in rehearsals and on stage.

Technical specifications

Body	mahogany	Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm
Neck material	mahogany	Hardware	gold
Fingerboard	ebony	Tailpiece	LockTone StopBar
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Inlays	Pearloid Block	Tuners	Grover Mini Rotomatic
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Nut	Graphtech	Bridge pickup	Epiphone ProBucker Custom
Neck profile	1960 Slim Taper C	Neck pickup	Epiphone ProBucker Custom
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Selector	3 positions