Epiphone - Tony Iommi SG Special
While Tony Iommy’s special tuning and innovative playing styles have gone a long way toward shaping the monstrous sound he’s known for, his secret weapon is a heavily modified 1964 Gibson SG. Epiphone is proud to release a guitar based on the iconic original that’s been responsible for countless heavy metal riffs! Finished in Vintage Cherry, and comes with an Epiphone hardshell case.
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Their design makes it easy to capture a wide range of frequencies. It emphasizes the mids for more depth.
This choice of pickups allows the guitar to deliver a powerful tone. You will notice a muscular distortion and a marked clarity even at high volume.
The solid mahogany body of this reference is coupled with the mahogany neck. It brings a notable sustain and a natural richness.
This combination reinforces the warmth of the tone. It is useful during quieter moments or when playing clean.
When distorted, the instrument retains superb definition and great power. It provides an exact attack and an intense reverb.
The Rounded Iommi C neck profile and the laurel fingerboard complete the ergonomic design of this model. This design makes it suitable for players looking for massive tones and fast playability.
The 12" radius allows for pleasant bends. The 22 medium jumbo frets facilitate brilliant solos.
The Wraparound adjustable bridge guarantees better tuning stability. It also improves vibration transfer. This enriches the clarity of the audio.
The Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure stable and regular tuning, even during the most rhythmic sessions.
This model comes with a hardshell case. It combines a heavy tone, excellent playability and a neat design.
Features
Other features
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Epiphone Electric Guitar
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Tony Iommi SG Special Signature Model
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Vintage Cherry Finish
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2-Piece Solid Mahogany Body
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Gloss Finish
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Mahogany Neck
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Rounded Iommi C Neck Profile
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Laurel Fingerboard
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12" Fingerboard Radius
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22 Medium Jumbo Frets
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Graph Tech Nut
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43.00 mm Nut Width
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24.75" Scale
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2 Epiphone PRO P-90 Pickups
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Controls: 2 Volume Knobs, 2 Tone Knobs, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitors
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3-Way Pickup Selector
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Wraparound Adjustable Bridge
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Grover Rotomatic Tuners
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Originally Mounted with 10-46 Gauge
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Comes in Epiphone Hardshell Case
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