The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Epiphone SG Deserves It
Epiphone SG guitars are celebrated for their fast, slim-taper neck profiles and lightweight mahogany bodies, making them an exceptional choice for players seeking effortless playability and upper-fret access. However, because these guitars feature highly responsive mahogany necks and dual-humbucker configurations, they are sensitive to temperature and relative humidity changes during transit. A factory setup, while highly consistent, is rarely optimized for individual playing preferences or local UK humidity levels.
At MusicStreet, we treat every Epiphone with the utmost care. We perform a **complimentary £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Epiphone SG guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-shave the bridge saddles, set the pickup heights, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Epiphone SG is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Epiphone SG guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 7-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 7 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore Legendary Epiphone SG Guitar Models
Epiphone's SG lineup features some of the most popular and recognizable designs in rock history. From vintage-inspired classics to modern, high-performance metal machines, explore our core offerings:
Epiphone SG Standard & Custom
The classic rock-and-roll workhorses. The **Epiphone SG Standard** features a solid mahogany body, Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers, and a comfortable 60s SlimTaper neck profile. The **SG Custom** elevates the design with elegant gold hardware, an ebony fingerboard, and classic LP Custom-style block inlays, delivering premium aesthetic warmth and outstanding sustain.
Epiphone SG Prophecy & Muse
Modern innovation for the progressive player. The **SG Prophecy** series features high-output Fishman Fluence pickups, an asymmetrical SlimTaper neck, and 24 jumbo frets, making it the ultimate metal machine. The **SG Muse** series offers lightweight chambered bodies, high-output Alnico humbuckers with coil-splitting, and vibrant metallic finishes for the modern gigging musician.
Epiphone Parent Brand & Pre-Owned
Explore the wider family. In addition to our SG models, we stock a comprehensive range of instruments in our parent Epiphone Guitars collection. We also stock a constantly rotating selection of certified pre-owned Epiphone guitars, thoroughly serviced and set up in our workshop. Explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current electric guitar? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Epiphone SG guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated electric guitar room where you can sit back, play, and compare different neck profiles and humbucker configurations side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Epiphone SG Guitars
What is the difference between an Epiphone SG Standard and an SG Special?
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The **SG Standard** features dual humbucking pickups (Alnico Classic PROs), individual volume and tone controls, a full-face pickguard, and trapezoid fingerboard inlays. The **SG Special** typically features P-90 single-coil pickups, a wrap-around bridge, a smaller pickguard, and dot inlays, delivering a brighter, more raw vintage tone compared to the thick humbucker growl of the Standard.
What is included in your £75 professional setup?
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Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Are Epiphone SG guitars good for beginners?
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Yes, Epiphone SG guitars are exceptional for beginners. Their lightweight mahogany bodies are much thinner and lighter than Les Pauls, reducing shoulder strain. Additionally, the double-cutaway design provides effortless access to the higher frets. When combined with our free £75 professional workshop setup, these instruments play with a comfortable, low action that minimizes finger fatigue for new players.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase?
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Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
Introduced in 1961 as the temporary successor to the Les Paul, the SG (Solid Guitar) quickly became a legend in its own right. Embraced by boundary-pushing guitarists like Angus Young (AC/DC), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), and Derek Trucks, the SG is celebrated for its fast neck, lightweight comfort, and unrestricted upper-fret access.
