Previously I had never given the Epiphone SG Special's much thought. As it turns out these are actually pretty decent guitars for those seeking the classic SG style without the huge Gibson price tag. The neck is surprisingly comfortable and easy to play for a budget-style guitar. The body is very thin and light, giving the overall impression of a 'cheap guitar' but don't let that fool you. Made in Indonesia, and set up in the US, these guitars pack quite a little punch for practically chump change. The bridge humbucker was surprisingly bright, similar to a single coil. It had a nice sounding 'punchiness' to it that I honestly didn't expect from this guitar. With distortion the humbuckers fade into the generic sounding-side of things, but honestly is that always so bad? They are overall solid and provide a decent sound, what more can you ask for in a entry-level electric guitar.
Overall the Epiphone SG Special strikes me as a great value for the money, you can find them used from anywhere to $80-$120. These are a
much better option than some of the generic Chinese offerings in this price range that flood the used guitar market.
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