{"product_id":"2004-epiphone-elite-sg-standard-61-vintage-reissue-cherry-open-book-headstock-w-case-hangtags-japan-elitist","title":"2004 Epiphone Elite SG Standard ‘61 Vintage Reissue Cherry, Open Book Headstock w\/ Case \u0026 Hangtags, Japan Elitist","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWeighing 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 \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: African Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Slender ‘60s-style C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, trapezoid inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Medium jumbo, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-8\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 24 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Grover Rotomatic\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: F4-prefix, stamped\u003cbr\u003e\n-Headstock: Gibson-branded truss rod cover\u003cbr\u003e\n-Factory Marking: “Made in Japan” gold foil sticker, “Epiphone Elite” decal on back of headstock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: African Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: 50SR\/60ST humbucker pair (7.5k ohms Neck, 13.5k ohm Bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Four-ply black pickguard, black reflector cap knobs, black pickup rings, cream switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original hardshell case, serialized hangtags, and factory paperwork are included.","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49065926394112,"sku":"F400315","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_617a0f0d-4667-44ca-9cc4-c779ce18ddb4.jpg?v=1784919248","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2004-epiphone-elite-sg-standard-61-vintage-reissue-cherry-open-book-headstock-w-case-hangtags-japan-elitist","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}