electric · double-cut
SG Standard
| Maker | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States / Korea / China / Indonesia |
| Type | electric · double-cut |
| Introduced | 1963+ |
| Price | USD 599 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1873 |
| Status | current |
Epiphone's SG Standard is the double-cut mahogany-bodied electric with open-coil humbuckers, pitched at mid-budget players.
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Why it matters
The SG Standard is one of the longest-running Epiphone models and the usual answer for players who want the SG outline without Gibson pricing. It shares the 628.65 mm scale and SlimTaper C neck of the Gibson version, so the feel is familiar. Competition from other brands at similar prices is strong, which makes finish choice and setup quality the deciding factors for many buyers.
Note
Budget SG with open-coil humbuckers; long-running bestseller.
Specifications
- Scale length: 628.65 mm (24.75 in)
- Neck shape: SlimTaper C
Before you buy
- setup varies between examples, so factor in a technician visit
- SGs are neck-heavy on a strap, which some players notice immediately
- the range also includes '60s and Custom versions at different prices
Other opinions
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Jack Fossett Guitar · 2023-10 · 109,262 views
“@OfficialEpiphone Check out the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson SG Standard!”
Hands-on look at what an Epiphone SG Standard gets you at its price.
Cream City Music · 2020-05 · 91,900 views
“In this episode of Tone Check we get down to business with the newest version of the stellar @OfficialEpiphone SG Standard!”
No-talking tone check of an Epiphone SG Standard, played clean and overdriven.