Huge difference. The upgrades have produced a more lively, open, ringing, vintage sound. The old was not bad, but it seemed a bit too dark and compressed with less openess. Nice job!
Nice! It came out great, definitely sounds like a high end guitar after. Im excited i just bought all new hardware for my 2008 Epiphone g-400 custom. Got Seymour Duncam prails, Darkmoon SG electronics, bigsby B5, and the rest was graphtech hardware (pegs, tune-o-matic, nut.) I even go some new knobs and scratch plate. :)
hello sir i have the same guitar bought it year 2017 and i would like to upgrade it. What kind of locking tuners would you prefer? also the bridge, and pickups?
Tuners i prefer Sperzel or Gotoh. With Sperzel's youll have to widen the holes slightly with a drill press or cut out tool. Bridge - Tonepros locking II all day. Only way to go. Pickups, - depends on the sound you want. If you want a classic rock sound either a set of Gibson 498s or Seymour Duncan SB-4's, or the Dimarzio PAF 36th anniversary set. Those sound AMAZING
Definitely sounds better after, but I think you would have been happier just spending the $500 on a new epiphone sg. The quality of the guitar would be better and sound better. My Sg-400 I got back in 05 for $310 and I put the angus pickup in it.
hi mate. i have an sg epi 2010. i'd like to upgrade the bridge. which brands am i supposed to consider in order to improve? i ordered new pick ups, condenser and potentiometers by the way. bridge is the missing part now. thanks
Question about the tuners. Ive got an epiphone Sg special VE and am looking to slap some vintagey lookin kluson tuners on it..off the top of your head do you know if theyd fit right in without doing some hole widening??? Thanks
Buy used parts and order online.These people are always buying new and then they tell you just to buy a Gibson. I just picked up an epi SG junior for 80 bucks and I'll be changing tuners, pick up, cts pots and a bone nut and it wont be anywhere near that expensive
i just ordered an sg ltd edition special I that comes with the single bridge and no tailpeice. It's was 174.99 but i have a coupon code so i couldnt pass it up. I don't expect much but just want to try an sg. time to find some better buckers tho
Doesn't sound anywhere near the same. Original pickups were low output and muffled, new ones clear, hotter and cutting tone. If he switched guitars and it was a Gibson vs an epi but same build I bet youd say it was a world of difference.
Huge difference. The upgrades have produced a more lively, open, ringing, vintage sound. The old was not bad, but it seemed a bit too dark and compressed with less openess. Nice job!
I quite like the original tone as well.
THanks for the vid. I was happy with the basic guitar.
Good exhibit...Thank you! 🎸😎👍
Dude what pickups did you swap for?
Not fair.....you played with way more enthusiasm with the upgraded....that might make a difference....u showed more love to it
The stock pups sound fairly decent. You can definitely get by with them if you had to. I’d definitely upgrade that’s just me though
Very cool haha, sounds awesome! Looks like a fun project!
You know what they say "If you can't rock a epiphone then you can't rock a gibson."
Nice! It came out great, definitely sounds like a high end guitar after. Im excited i just bought all new hardware for my 2008 Epiphone g-400 custom. Got Seymour Duncam prails, Darkmoon SG electronics, bigsby B5, and the rest was graphtech hardware (pegs, tune-o-matic, nut.) I even go some new knobs and scratch plate. :)
hello sir i have the same guitar bought it year 2017 and i would like to upgrade it. What kind of locking tuners would you prefer? also the bridge, and pickups?
Tuners i prefer Sperzel or Gotoh. With Sperzel's youll have to widen the holes slightly with a drill press or cut out tool. Bridge - Tonepros locking II all day. Only way to go. Pickups, - depends on the sound you want. If you want a classic rock sound either a set of Gibson 498s or Seymour Duncan SB-4's, or the Dimarzio PAF 36th anniversary set. Those sound AMAZING
thankyou so much for the idea!@@METALHEADDADLIFE
awesome mancave, nice guitar pimp
Where can the white pickguard be purchased?
Definitely sounds better after, but I think you would have been happier just spending the $500 on a new epiphone sg. The quality of the guitar would be better and sound better. My Sg-400 I got back in 05 for $310 and I put the angus pickup in it.
This was more about the experience of doing it and seeing the results in the end
Great vídeo
Can I get a parts list just picked one of these up
Could’ve played some Sabbath
i like the sound from the before more buts the new one is nice too but the before sounds more like a acdc
hi mate. i have an sg epi 2010. i'd like to upgrade the bridge. which brands am i supposed to consider in order to improve? i ordered new pick ups, condenser and potentiometers by the way. bridge is the missing part now. thanks
Tonepros tune-o-matic for sure. The aircraft aluminum one is a great way to go, or a locking lpm04
@@METALHEADDADLIFE how does a bridge like tune o matic improves the sound? how would you describe the difference compared to the stock?
@@umbertofurlan501 better sustain, more solid material, doesn't oxidize as quickly to stock, locks in place so doesn't fly off when changing strings
Amp upgrade would have improved tone quite a bit more.
How did you put the Humbucker cover on?
Small bead of solder on each side
Where is the 20 minute video i need that
@@redrumck81 its on my channel as well
@METALHEADDADLIFE will u share I cant find it
@@METALHEADDADLIFEits not there
@redrumck81 ill have to repost it. Thanks for letting me know
Question about the tuners. Ive got an epiphone Sg special VE and am looking to slap some vintagey lookin kluson tuners on it..off the top of your head do you know if theyd fit right in without doing some hole widening??? Thanks
Depends on the year of the Epi but Klusons should fit right in
Night and day but also the volume of the first guitar is lower ? What kind of switch and jack did you install? Looking to do the same to my old epi sg
Both were switchcraft
“..450-500 dollars...” *clicks off* “ok bud”😂😂😂
Buy used parts and order online.These people are always buying new and then they tell you just to buy a Gibson. I just picked up an epi SG junior for 80 bucks and I'll be changing tuners, pick up, cts pots and a bone nut and it wont be anywhere near that expensive
Greetings from the future. I was hoping to find out what pickups you put in, as I am about to undertake a similar project.
Gibson 490r in neck. 498t in bridge
I'm doing similar I rescued a black Custom Shop SG that someone just hacked jobbed. But thinking of putting in humbucker sized P90
Kereennn
Personally I believe I would just added a little more treble to the EQ on my amp and saved myself $500😮😮
What tuners did you use?
Grovers
i just ordered an sg ltd edition special I that comes with the single bridge and no tailpeice. It's was 174.99 but i have a coupon code so i couldnt pass it up. I don't expect much but just want to try an sg. time to find some better buckers tho
Would anyone put FilterTron pick ups in a sg sorry new to guitar but love FilterTron
Went from fizz to meat 🥩
Kinda preferred the original.
What kind of toggle switch is it?
Switchcraft 3 way
@@METALHEADDADLIFE Ok thanks!!!
Sounds fat . Excellent
More depth
the new Sounds rusty , I prefer not to upgrade the pickups
To each their own. I liked the brighter richer tone. But definitely not going to be an improvement if you like a warmer sound
@@METALHEADDADLIFE I ordered One , I am planning to return qnd take grgr131ex stealth series. what do you think?
@R0r0n0aZoro good way to go. One of my favorite guitars is my old Ibanez. Very rare you find one that doesn't play well
@@METALHEADDADLIFE oh thanks bro
@@Mohsen2493 no problem
I like the original sound better
it really sounds the same... i'd say a Fail!
Doesn't sound anywhere near the same. Original pickups were low output and muffled, new ones clear, hotter and cutting tone. If he switched guitars and it was a Gibson vs an epi but same build I bet youd say it was a world of difference.
that sticker and signature ruin the beauty.