Epiphone SG-400 Cherry Electric Guitar 2005 with Hard Case – Vintage Style, Classic Rock Tone

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The 2005 Epiphone SG-400 Cherry is a player-favorite solid body electric guitar inspired by the legendary Gibson SG design. Featuring a double-cutaway mahogany body, slim 1960s-style neck profile, and dual Alnico humbuckers, this SG-400 delivers the raw, punchy tone that has defined classic rock, blues, and heavy riffs for decades. Its striking cherry red finish paired with iconic beveled edges makes it instantly recognizable on stage.

This guitar includes its original hard shell case, adding both value and protection. Known for their reliability and excellent playability, Epiphone SG-400 models from this era have become highly regarded as accessible, well-crafted instruments that punch far above their price point. Whether you’re chasing Angus Young’s searing leads or seeking a versatile workhorse for gigging, the SG-400 is built to deliver.

At Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, every instrument is carefully inspected, documented, and professionally set up before sale to ensure outstanding performance.

This guitar shows a little wear around the edges - just honest signs of use and not abuse.  The cherry color remains strong.  There are no changes, repairs or issues.  The neck is straight and the truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustments.  The frets show little wear.

The case looks like an original Epiphone case.  These guitars typically came with a gig bag, so this is a nice upgrade.

Looking for similar instruments? Check out our collections of vintage and used Gibson guitars, Epiphone guitars, and solid body electrics for more hand-selected options.

• Color: Cherry
• Weight: 6lbs 6oz
  
• Body: Mahogany
  
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Neck Profile: slim-taper
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Pearloid trapezoid
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 22
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
  
• Scale: 24.75"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .835"
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .96"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Overall Length: 39-1/4"
• Lower Bout: 13-1/8"
• Waist: 9-1/8"
• Upper Bout: 10-7/8"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-1/2"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Chrome
  
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Alnico Classic humbucker
• Pickup Reading: 8.67k
• Original?: Original
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Alnico Classic humbucker
• Pickup Reading: 8.22k
• Original?: Original
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
• Tuners: Non Original Upgrade Kluson Deluxe
• Knobs: Original
  
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: HSC
• Notes:

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