The Epiphone EGS1-CH Ltd Ed SG Special-1 Cherry is a standout electric guitar blending classic SG aesthetics with modern features. Its solid mahogany body and SlimTaper neck deliver a smooth, comfortable playing experience. The guitar’s powerful ceramic humbuckers provide a sharp, saturated tone, perfect for rock and metal genres. With a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a range of timeless colors, including Cherry, Ebony, and Pelham Blue, this limited edition model offers both style and performance. Ideal for players of all levels, the SG Special-1 combines historic design with contemporary reliability, making it a versatile choice for practice and performance alike.


R4199 
  • Brand: Epiphone
  • SKU: EGS1-CH
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Body and Finish: The Epiphone Ltd. Ed. SG Special-1 Cherry features a solid mahogany body, cut to the iconic SG profile. This body shape is renowned for its resonance and balanced tone. The guitar is finished with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, which not only enhances its visual appeal but also contributes to its classic sound.

Neck and Fingerboard: The SlimTaper mahogany neck is designed for comfortable playability, mirroring the profiles of legendary Epiphone models. It joins the body with a set neck joint and supports a 24.75” scale length. The Indian Rosewood fingerboard features 22 medium-jumbo frets with acrylic dot inlays, providing a smooth, responsive playing surface.

Pickups and Electronics: Equipped with Epiphone Ceramic 700T and 650R open-coil humbuckers, the SG Special-1 delivers a powerful, sharp tone ideal for rock and metal. The guitar includes standard controls: two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-way toggle pickup switch for versatile sound shaping.

Hardware and Tuners: The compensated wraparound bridge ensures precise intonation and sustain, while the vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons offer stable tuning and easy adjustments. The guitar also features a heavy-duty 1/4” jack for reliable connections.

Specifications

  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Shape: SG Special
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color: Vintage Cherry
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Slim Taper
  • Neck Joint: Set Neck
  • Radius: 12″
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Acrylic Dots
  • Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 24.75″
  • Nut Width: 1.695″
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Compensated Wraparound
  • Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with White Buttons
  • Neck Pickup: P-90 Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup: P-90 Single-coil
  • Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
  • Switching: 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch
  • Strings: Gibson, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case