Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG

A Rock Icon, Reimagined in the "Inspired by Gibson" Collection

Legendary since the 1960s, the SG shaped the sound of rock. The Epiphone SG Standard condenses this sharp visual identity and lightweight ergonomics with careful craftsmanship and modern electronics. It offers the aesthetics and feel of the historic model in an accessible version ready for both stage and studio.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Perfect for ambitious beginner guitarists up to intermediate/advanced players, this electric guitar shines in rock, blues, hard rock, punk, and pop. The slim neck facilitates barre chords, fast riffs, and expressive bends, while the body balance and tuning stability make it a reliable tool for rehearsals, gigs, and recordings.

Sound

The combination of set mahogany body/neck delivers warmth, present mids, and natural sustain. The ProBucker 2 (neck) provides round cleans and smooth leads with great definition. The ProBucker 3 (bridge), more biting, offers a tight grain ideal for punchy rhythms and impactful solos. The two volumes and two tones paired with the 3-way selector switch allow you to shape the tonal color from vintage clean to dense overdrives while maintaining articulation and dynamics.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original tension and feel, choose nickel electric strings 10-46 (or 9-42 for more flexibility), suitable for the 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length. A molded hard case in SG format will complement the protection of the included gig bag. Add a quality adjustable strap and a curved capo compatible with the 12" radius for optimal intonation across the entire neck.

Technical specifications

Shape	SG	Bridge	Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Wood	Mahogany	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Construction	Set mahogany neck	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic, "Kidney" buttons
Profile	SlimTaper C	Control knobs	Black Top Hat with silver reflector
Fingerboard	Rosewood, single binding	Hardware finish	Nickel
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Neck pickup	Epiphone ProBucker 2 (humbucker)
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Bridge pickup	Epiphone ProBucker 3 (humbucker)
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Pots	CTS
Nut	Graph Tech	Selector	3-position switch
Inlays	Pearloid trapezoids	Case	Premium gig bag included