2004 Epiphone Elite SG Standard ‘61 Vintage Reissue Cherry, Open Book Headstock w/ Case & Hangtags, Japan Elitist
$2,199.99
$2,199.99
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Up for sale, a 2004 Epiphone Elite SG ‘61 Reissue in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with its original hardshell case and hangtags. One of the last Elite-branded Epiphone models (first available from 2002-04) before the change to the Elitist branding, this particular SG was an exclusive Japanese domestic market version of this SG platform featuring a rare “open book” Gibson-style headstock shape.
Weighing 7lbs 10oz, tonewoods include an African mahogany body and one-piece neck with a long tenon joint, capped with a bound rosewood fretboard. The pair of Elitist humbuckers are bright and bold with plenty of midrange cut. The neck position is round and full, with a throaty growl, while the bridge pickup has a hot, aggressive bite. Each position on the three-way switch is distinct, and the pickups take gain notably well. This Elite SG benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: African Mahogany
-Shape: Slender ‘60s-style C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-8
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
-Serialization: F4-prefix, stamped
-Headstock: Gibson-branded truss rod cover
-Factory Marking: “Made in Japan” gold foil sticker, “Epiphone Elite” decal on back of headstock
Body Specs:
-Wood: African Mahogany
-Pickups: 50SR/60ST humbucker pair (7.5k ohms Neck, 13.5k ohm Bridge)
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Four-ply black pickguard, black reflector cap knobs, black pickup rings, cream switch tip
The gloss Cherry finish has two small touched-up finish chips, one on the back at the treble-side of the lower bout and one on the back headstock edge next to the G string tuner, with wear otherwise limited to just a couple tiny marks and finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original hardshell case, serialized hangtags, and factory paperwork are included.
Weighing 7lbs 10oz, tonewoods include an African mahogany body and one-piece neck with a long tenon joint, capped with a bound rosewood fretboard. The pair of Elitist humbuckers are bright and bold with plenty of midrange cut. The neck position is round and full, with a throaty growl, while the bridge pickup has a hot, aggressive bite. Each position on the three-way switch is distinct, and the pickups take gain notably well. This Elite SG benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: African Mahogany
-Shape: Slender ‘60s-style C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, trapezoid inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-8
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
-Serialization: F4-prefix, stamped
-Headstock: Gibson-branded truss rod cover
-Factory Marking: “Made in Japan” gold foil sticker, “Epiphone Elite” decal on back of headstock
Body Specs:
-Wood: African Mahogany
-Pickups: 50SR/60ST humbucker pair (7.5k ohms Neck, 13.5k ohm Bridge)
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Four-ply black pickguard, black reflector cap knobs, black pickup rings, cream switch tip
The gloss Cherry finish has two small touched-up finish chips, one on the back at the treble-side of the lower bout and one on the back headstock edge next to the G string tuner, with wear otherwise limited to just a couple tiny marks and finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original hardshell case, serialized hangtags, and factory paperwork are included.
