When it comes to hardware and electronics, this guitar is packed with the very basic set of Epiphone open-coil ceramic humbuckers, because it is an entry-level model. It has a 650R at the neck, and a 700T at the bridge, but they are still pretty good pickups for a beginner guitarist.

Is an SG a good first guitar?

An SG is definitely a good choice IMHO. Great upper fret access and great tone.

Are SGS easy to play?

Playability: with its extra-thin neck, the Gibson SG not only saved weight but also made it extra easy to play – it was dubbed “the fastest neck in the world”, and is still a benchmark for speed (and sometimes preferred by guitarists with small hands).

Is the SG a good guitar?

The SG is versatile, iconic, easy to play, and sounds incredible. Plus, if you cant stretch to a full-fat Gibson version, the Epiphone models are also excellent.

Is SG easier to play than Stratocaster?

Im saying that all else being equal or accounted for, the SG has the easiest action. I have a few SGs, all well setup, all easy to play. Ive got a Strat that is setup lower with lighter strings, which make it, objectively, just as playable as any of my SGs.

Are SGs comfortable?

SGs are pretty comfortable IMO, people say the Epis ones are neck heavy but none of my non-Gibson SGs neck dive nor did any of the Gibson SGs I have owned over the years.

Is it hard to learn guitar on your own?

The good news is, you can absolutely teach yourself guitar! It may have been hard to learn on your own time 20 years ago, but now great information is everywhere. However, learning to really shred a guitar is a process. It takes a lot of hard work, determination, and proper technique.

Did Les Paul hate SG?

In 1961, Gibson decided it was time to restyle the Les Paul model it had introduced in 1952. Les Paul never liked the resulting Gibson SG model, with its thin body and twin pointy horns.

What is the difference between a Les Paul and SG?

The Differences Between a Les Paul and a SG Les Pauls are typically heavy guitars and most weigh more than a typical SG. The SG has a slimmer body shape, and doesnt have the maple cap that a Les Paul typically has. Both guitars solid body is typically made of mahogany wood.

Which is better SG or Strat?

SG Sound. Humbuckers have a warmer, thicker sound. Even a Strat with a humbucker wont quite have the depth of tone youll hear in an SG because of the Stats alder body and maple neck.

What electric guitar is easiest to play?

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Which Epiphone SG has the thinnest neck?

The slimmest Epiphone sg necks I have seen are the elitist or the 50th anniversary SG.