Electric guitars

Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB

The Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB pairs a familiar dual-humbucker setup with a flamed maple top and practical controls. Its listed features make it a compelling option at $352, though a case is not included.

★★★★★ 5/5 · 1 buyer reviews · 6 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB review

The Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB is a black-finished, double-humbucker electric guitar with a mahogany body and a flamed maple top. Its listed configuration combines familiar controls and a fixed bridge with a 24.75-inch scale. The model has been available since November 2025, and its listed price is 352. The supplied listing does not identify a currency, so that figure should be checked against the seller's current price and local market.

There is one finish detail worth checking before ordering. The general product data lists the color as black, while the detailed specification names the finish Ebony Burst. Those labels may refer to the same dark appearance, but the information provided does not resolve the difference. Check the seller's photos and exact finish option if matching the guitar to other equipment matters.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

The body and neck are both mahogany, and a flamed maple top provides the contrasting visual detail. The neck attaches to the body with a bolt-on joint. Epiphone specifies a 60s Slim Taper Rounded C neck profile, paired with a laurel fingerboard and pearloid trapezoid inlays. That combination gives a clear description of the shape and appearance, though it cannot tell you how the neck will feel in your own hands.

The scale length is 629 mm, or 24.75 inches, with a 43 mm nut width. The fingerboard carries 22 frets. These measurements offer practical points of comparison if you already own a guitar or are choosing between instruments. Scale length affects string tension and fret spacing, while nut width is especially relevant to how much room you have across the first-position frets. Trying the neck in person remains the most reliable way to judge its fit.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout is HH, meaning two humbuckers. Epiphone lists a 700T at the bridge and a 650R at the neck. A three-way toggle selects between the bridge pickup, neck pickup, or both. Separate volume and tone controls are provided for each pickup, giving players direct control over level and tonal adjustment without a more involved switching system.

The available specifications identify the pickup models and control layout, but they do not include output measurements, wiring options, or detailed tonal descriptions. It would be a stretch to claim a particular sound from that information alone. If you are comparing it with another guitar, listening to recordings of this exact model or testing one through your usual amplifier will give you a better basis for judging its response.

Bridge and hardware

Epiphone equips the SG Tribute Plus EB with a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge. The listing specifies no tremolo, so this is a fixed-bridge setup rather than a guitar with a vibrato arm. The machine heads are die-cast, and the hardware has a nickel finish. The product data does not name a tailpiece, strings, or a particular factory setup, so those details are best confirmed with the retailer.

  • Body and top: Mahogany body with a flamed maple top
  • Neck and fingerboard: Bolt-on mahogany neck, laurel fingerboard, and pearloid trapezoid inlays
  • Dimensions: 629 mm scale, 43 mm nut width, and 22 frets
  • Electronics: Epiphone 700T bridge humbucker and 650R neck humbucker
  • Included accessories: No case or gig bag is listed

Buyer feedback and purchase notes

The only supplied owner comment comes from a buyer who purchased the guitar for their son and said he liked it very much. That is a positive early impression, but it does not describe the instrument's setup, tuning stability, finish quality, or performance over time. There is not enough feedback here to treat that single response as a broad reliability verdict.

The listed sales unit is one guitar, and neither a hard case nor a gig bag is included. Add the cost of a suitable bag or case if you need protection for transport. The item number is 628875, which can help distinguish this version when checking stock or asking a retailer about the finish.

Verdict

The Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB has a defined, straightforward specification: a mahogany body and neck, flamed maple top, laurel fingerboard, two humbuckers, individual volume and tone controls, and a fixed Tune-O-Matic bridge. Its 24.75-inch scale and 43 mm nut width make the dimensions easy to compare with other guitars. The available buyer feedback is encouraging but limited, and key questions about actual sound and setup remain open. Confirm the Ebony Burst versus black finish wording, check the current price and currency, and try the neck if possible before making a decision.

Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB, front view
7.5/ 10 overall score
$352current price at the retailer
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Mahogany body and neck with a flamed maple top.
  • Two humbucking pickups with separate volume and tone controls.
  • Locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and a slim, rounded neck profile.

What bugged me

  • No case or gig bag is included.
  • The bolt-on neck differs from the glued-in neck construction used on many SG-style guitars.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A good fit for players seeking a dual-humbucker guitar with separate pickup controls, a 24.75-inch scale, and an SG-style shape. It may also suit buyers who want a flamed maple top at this listed price.

Look elsewhere if

Not a good fit for buyers who need an included case or gig bag. Players specifically seeking a glued-in neck should consider another model.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Black
Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple, Flamed
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Laurel
Frets
22
Scale
629 mm
Pickup system
HH
Tremolo
No
Including case
No
Incl. gigbag
No

What other players say

The single customer review reports that the guitar was purchased for the buyer's son and that he liked it very much. With only one review and no detailed playing impressions, the feedback provides a limited view of ownership experience.

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I bought the guitar for my son. He liked it very much.

Up close

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

Does the guitar come with a case or gig bag?

No. Neither a case nor a gig bag is included.

What pickups does this model have?

It has an Epiphone 700T humbucker at the bridge and an Epiphone 650R humbucker at the neck, selected with a three-way switch.

What controls are provided?

There are two volume controls and two tone controls.

What is the scale length and how many frets are there?

The scale length is 629 mm, or 24.75 inches, and the guitar has 22 frets.

What does the available customer feedback say?

One buyer said the guitar was bought for their son and that he liked it very much. The small number of reviews limits what can be concluded.

The last word from the bench

This model offers a mahogany body and neck, two humbuckers, and separate volume and tone controls for each pickup. Its 24.75-inch scale, 22 frets, and rounded slim neck profile should suit players looking for a comfortable, straightforward electric guitar. The locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and die-cast tuners are useful hardware features. One buyer review is positive, but there is not enough customer feedback to draw broader conclusions.

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