Which in your opinion is better and, what are some of the pros and cons of both guitars. In 1960, all four models were revamped and given a new sg body shape, featuring a thinner, doublecutaway body with pointed horns. Im sure some of you guys are gonna say ohhh why did you get that piece of crap and all. So, again, if someone happens upon a gibson or epiphone model sg that is like the 310, please let us all know. Until then, ill just keep playing this 310 until i can figure out what to do with my gibson. Get the classic sg with dual opencoil humbucker pickups and your choice of ebony, red, or vintage white finish. Epiphone epiphone g310 g310since epiphone introduced the g310 over 15 years ago, it has been the goto instrument for those wanting real sg tone and styling at an economical price. The original sg not only rivaled guitars of its own era for sonic variety, but also proved to be a sign of things to. With its lightweight feel, easy playability and unmistakable body style, the sg will forever remain a hit with highenergy rockers everywhere. The epiphone sg, then, provides all the firepower and killer tone that made the gibson version famous, but at a fraction of the price. For 250, it sounds pretty damn good, the pickups are extremely versatile. Proudly handcrafted in bozeman, montana by gibson acoustic luthiers, the made in the u. This happened quite often before epiphone moved most of its production to china.
Epson sg310 series standard clock oscillators are available at mouser electronics. The following chart shows how different instruments are tuned. Utilization channel super nice, access to your normal acute is ideal for a stratum, the weight is perfect, the sound quality is good for a. The 22 fret neck and explorer headstock are the best bits. The epiphone g 310 sg electric guitar is an axe that delivers everything from warm distortion to allout scream. A g310 will have higher quality tuners and different sized tuner holes in the headstock. The sg is a signature guitar for the likes of pete townshend, eric clapton, tony iommi, paul the epiphone g310, an affordable sg. He found it and a company that became one of the greatest names h instruments.
Every serious player wants an sg, and heres a real one that sounds as good as it looks. It also has a full pickguard and sports two hot opencoil humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls. Epson sg310 series standard clock oscillators mouser. My oldest guitar i got it sometime in the early 90s is a black s310. Ive been having a problem with the pickup selector switch. Epiphone sg g310 electric guitar full specifications.
When in the center position, if either pickup volume knob is turned all the way down, i get no. Follow this product to see new listings in your feed. User manuals, guides and specifications for your epiphone les paul traditional pro guitar. The g310 features an alder body with bolton mahogany neck, and the epi sgspecial is loaded with an innovative killswitch in the tone pot, for rapidfire staccato effects. Epiphone sg310 brings a whole lot of style at a reasonable price. Crafted with alder body, bolton mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay. Shop for the epiphone g310 sg electric guitar and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The lack of versatility in clean tone production is a major turnoff that epiphone may want to reevaluate. User manuals, epiphone guitar operating guides and service manuals. Epiphone g 310 manuals manuals and user guides for epiphone g 310. Also has chrome locktone tuneomatic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for more sustain and easier string changing, and locktone tuners. I have a 1994 korean g310 with a pretty slim neck probably the c shape. But if the switch is in the center position the volume controls seem to misbehave.
Another thing you may want to think about it the tuners. Always been a fan of the sg sound and look and this is a great way to get introduced to the sg series. Epiphone sg g310 electric guitar for sale online ebay. Not intended for those with short or even normal attention spans. The epiphone g310 sg electric guitar is an axe that delivers everything from warm distortion to allout scream. Sgstyle body with 2 hotwired humbuckers based on the 1967 gibson sg. I would completely recommend this guitar to anyone who plays midhigh gain stuff, it redefines that area. Emily wolfe demos the epiphone sg standard 61 with maestro vibrola from the new. The gseries originally consisted of only two guitars, the epiphone g310 and epiphone g400. In this build guide, my buddy and i take on an epiphone sg pickup upgrade with new seymour duncan humbuckers, alpha 500k volume pots and elixir. While i love sg s and playing through hh pickups, the g 310 is lacking in too many areas for me to fully back it with a high rating.
We have 1 epiphone g 310 manual available for free pdf download. I also have a 2011 indo sg junior with a fatter neck. Hard rock, metal, and scores of rockers embraced the original sg and made it a classic. The original sg not only rivaled guitars of its own era for sonic variety, but also proved to be a sign of things to come. Under the guidance of gibson usa, epiphone continued to set new standards for. The epiphone g310 has all the sg style and features you want, but with boltneck affordability. In fact, epiphone sgs are preferred often by pros and amateurs alike thanks to their topnotch sound and craftsmanship and generous price tag.
Always been a fan of epiphone and this model hasnt let me down. Highly recommend for musicians looking to get into electric guitar but not willing to shell out the big bucks. Epiphone texan is built using a solid sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The sg guitar shape we know today was originally a redesigned les paul body style, which started in 1961 and continued until 1967. Epiphone sgs have even earned praise from many famous. Paying tribute to our iconic past, the original collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound. Epiphone g310 sg electric guitar ebony guitar center. If you want all sg looks and tone but dont want to pay an arm and a leg, the g310 from epiphone is your best bet. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. Epiphone sg pickup upgrade and build guide guitar chalk. We have 1 epiphone g310 manual available for free pdf download. It was put together by one of the epiphone forum members and is a very informative research tool. Shipping to 98115 seattle 800 zzounds 8009968637 when you call, mention.
The g310 model recalls the best of british guitar pop, the scorching riffs of angus young and tommy iommi, and american pop music from soul to psychedelic. Epiphone guitar probuckers with wiring harness set fit epiphone les paul sg es. Epiphone g310 manuals manuals and user guides for epiphone g310. Epiphone les paul custom 100th anniversary 2015, epiphone les paul custom. Quality is typical of korean entry level guitars from late 80s early 90s. Epiphone s310 discussion in epiphone guitars started by bluesmn1, jun 5, 2017. Recent chinese epiphone product blitzs this old stuff,quality wise. Its styled after the gibson sg, but sells as a fraction of the cost. I am deciding whether to buy an epiphone g400 or a.
You are correct in asserting that epiphone neck sizes can be inconsistent. Paying tribute to our iconic past, the original collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Epiphone is known for crafting excellent affordable guitars that are often times inspired by pricier brands. Since epiphone introduced the g310 over 15 years ago, it has been the goto instrument for those wanting real sg tone and styling at an economical price. Choose from our massive selection of epiphone sg guitars complete with sweetwater s exclusive 55point evaluation to ensure you receive a topnotch instrument every time. Also love the epiphone headstock logo which is usually mother of pearl or black. The g310 gives you the sound and look of a real sg without the vintage price tag.
Looking for a little advice here, i just recently bought a used epiphone sg g310. Hey guitar gurus, i need help with my epiphone sg310. If the switch is in either the rhythm or treble position, each volume knob works as it should. As far as a g310sg special neck swap is concerned, again, logically they shold fit together, but who knows how well the screws holes or the pocket will align.
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