Best Laurel Fretboard SG Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Laurel fretboard SG style guitars. There are many types of Laurel, but East Indian is the most common for guitar building. Its color can vary from dark to light brown with black lines. Many people find its tonality similar to Rosewood, which favors the warmer frequencies.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Epiphone SG Muse

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Playability 73
Sound 68
Build quality 54
Value for money 75
Overall Score 65

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: D (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)
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  • 3 Prices - New from $416.24 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Custom C Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Light-weight 3+3 18:1 tuners
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  • 3 Prices - New from $416.24 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Custom C Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Light-weight 3+3 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Muse
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Epiphone SG Standard 60s Maestro Vibrola

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Epiphone SG Standard 60s Maestro Vibrola
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Playability 72
Sound 65
Build quality 55
Value for money 69
Overall Score 64

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $599 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Original Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic With Vibrola bridge
  • Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe Vintage machine heads, 18:1 ratio tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $599 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Original Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic With Vibrola bridge
  • Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe Vintage machine heads, 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Standard 60s Maestro Vibrola
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Epiphone SG Classic Worn P-90s

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Epiphone SG Classic Worn P-90s
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Playability 73
Sound 65
Build quality 52
Value for money 73
Overall Score 63

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Very lightweight (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $429 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Modern Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar (P90/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone ABR bridge
  • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory buttons tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $429 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Modern Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar (P90/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone ABR bridge
  • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Classic Worn P-90s
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. Epiphone SG Standard 60s

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Playability 73
Sound 65
Build quality 54
Value for money 69
Overall Score 64

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (7 votes)
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  • 2 Prices - New from $711.75 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Original Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone ABR Tune-o-matic bridge
  • Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe Vintage machine heads, 18:1 ratio tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Show all Specs
  • 2 Prices - New from $711.75 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Original Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone ABR Tune-o-matic bridge
  • Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe Vintage machine heads, 18:1 ratio tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Standard 60s
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Epiphone SG Standard

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Playability 73
Sound 65
Build quality 52
Value for money 73
Overall Score 63

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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  • 5 Prices - New from $499 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe Tuners 18:1 ratio tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Show all Specs
  • 5 Prices - New from $499 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe Tuners 18:1 ratio tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Standard
  • Expensive Wood
  • NuBone Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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6. Epiphone SG Special P-90

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Epiphone SG Special P-90
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Playability 73
Sound 65
Build quality 52
Value for money 73
Overall Score 63

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $449 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar (P90/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Lightning Bolt Wrap Around Combo bridge
  • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory buttons tuners
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Show all Specs
  • 4 Prices - New from $449 >
  • From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soap Bar (P90/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Lightning Bolt Wrap Around Combo bridge
  • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory buttons tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Special P-90
  • Expensive Wood
  • NuBone Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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