Epiphone SG Special P-90 Electric Guitar - Sparkling Burgundy

The Epiphone SG Special P-90 Electric Guitar in Sparkling Burgundy is a vibrant and tonally aggressive instrument that brings together the iconic SG body shape with the raw power of P-90 single-coil pickups. The "Sparkling Burgundy" finish provides a rich, deep, and eye-catching metallic aesthetic.

Key Features:

• Solid Body Construction:

  • Body Material: Typically solid Mahogany, a classic tonewood for SGs, known for its rich resonance, warmth, and excellent sustain. Its lightweight nature makes the SG comfortable for extended playing.

  • Shape: The legendary SG double-cutaway body shape, providing unrestricted access to the upper frets.

  • Finish: A glossy Sparkling Burgundy metallic finish. This is a deep, rich red with metallic flake that shimmers under light, offering a bold and unique visual appeal.

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Mahogany, often with a glued-in (set neck) construction for enhanced sustain and stability.

  • Neck Profile: "60s SlimTaper" profile, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience, well-suited for both rhythm and lead playing.

  • Scale Length: 24.75" (a classic Gibson short scale length), which contributes to a warmer tone and easier string bending.

  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, a durable and smooth material, with a 12" radius, which is versatile for both chording and lead playing.

  • Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo frets, providing a good balance for comfortable fretting and string bending.

  • Nut: Graph Tech NuBone, enhancing sustain and ensuring consistent tuning stability.

  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot inlays, providing classic visual markers.

• Pickups:

  • Equipped with two Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar single-coil pickups (one in the neck and one in the bridge position). These are a defining feature of this model. P-90s are revered for their powerful, gritty, and articulate tone  offering more bite and clarity than a humbucker, and more body and output than a traditional single-coil. They are highly dynamic and responsive, excellent for blues, rock, punk, garage, and more.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Epiphone Lightning Bar compensated wraparound bridge, providing excellent intonation and sustain while keeping the design simple and robust. This type of bridge is integral to the guitar's raw tone and direct string-to-body contact.

  • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Vintage-style 18:1 ratio tuners with ivory buttons, providing precise and reliable tuning stability and a vintage look.

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel, for a classic, understated appearance that complements the sparkling finish.

• Electronics:

  • Standard control layout with 2 Volume knobs (one for each pickup) and 2 Tone knobs (one for each pickup), often utilizing CTS potentiometers for reliable operation and smooth taper.

  • 3-way Epiphone toggle pickup selector switch for easy switching between neck, bridge, or both pickups.

• Aesthetics:

  • The Sparkling Burgundy metallic finish is the primary aesthetic draw, offering a unique, eye-catching, and vibrant look.

  • Black 5-ply pickguard.

  • Black Top Hat knobs.

  • Classic Epiphone headstock with a "Kalamazoo" shape (on newer models).

• Case: Typically, this model does not come with an included case or gig bag; these are usually optional accessories.

The Epiphone SG Special P-90 in Sparkling Burgundy is a fantastic choice for guitarists seeking an instrument with a distinctive, flashy visual appeal, powerful and versatile P-90 tones, and the comfortable playability of an SG, all at an accessible price point.