Epiphone SG Tribute Cherry LH

An "Unadorned" SG: The Spirit of a Classic, Epiphone's Accessible Approach

The SG has become an icon thanks to its sharp silhouette, comfort both standing and sitting, and its decidedly electric character. With the SG Tribute, Epiphone offers a straightforward and affordable version that gets straight to the point: SG aesthetics, mahogany craftsmanship, and powerful electronics. This "plug and play" philosophy makes it an excellent entry point into the SG world, while remaining serious enough to support long-term progress.

Who It's For and What It's For: Rock, Punk, Hard, and Anything That Demands Responsiveness

This left-handed electric guitar is aimed at motivated beginners as well as intermediate players looking for a simple, reliable, and immediately inspiring instrument. The ceramic humbucker duo is particularly at ease in rock, punk, hard rock, and classic metal: tight riffs, precise palm mutes, massive power chords, and biting solos. Thanks to the 60s SlimTaper neck profile (rounded C), it offers a fast feel under the hand, convenient for chord changes as well as faster runs.

Sound Character: Ceramic Humbuckers, Clear Attack, and Mahogany Sustain

The mahogany body provides a dense and warm sonic foundation, with a very present midrange that helps the guitar "speak" within a band. The thinner SG shape promotes a responsive feel and comfortable playability, while maintaining solid sustain thanks to the mahogany and fixed hardware combination.

On the electronics side, the Epiphone 650R (neck) and 700T (bridge) ceramic pickups deliver a firm and energetic signal: at the neck, you get a thick and singing tone for leads, with present but controlled lows; at the bridge, the attack is sharper, ideal for cutting rhythms and solos that gain precision under distortion. The 1 volume / 1 tone control layout encourages an instinctive approach: you dial in from a snappy crunch to a more restrained saturation, and easily roll off the highs for more vintage textures.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup, you can add a standard strap (handy for rehearsals and stage), a 6.35 mm jack cable to connect to your amp, as well as a tuner (clip-on or pedal) and some plectrums suited to your picking style.

Technical specifications

Type	left-handed electric guitar	Nut material	white urea
Shape	SG	Inlay	Dot
Material	mahogany	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Finish	Cherry	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Neck	mahogany	Tuners	Premium Die-Cast; 15:1 ratio
Profile	60s SlimTaper, rounded C	Plating	nickel
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Neck pickup	Epiphone 650R Ceramic Humbucker
Fingerboard	laurel	Bridge pickup	Epiphone 700T Ceramic Humbucker
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Number of frets	22	Gig bag	available as an option