SC-400 SGT Classic Series : Great guitar (2021 version)

Contrary to some reviews here from an older date, quality control seems to be on top of all issues mentioned.

First: I also own a real Les Paul standard from the seventies.

I received this guitar in mint condition.

Playability is really, really good.

Hardware is spot on.

These two makes no serious guitar teacher is going to laugh at you: it is MORE than playable, with a light to medium setup out of the box.

There are no dead spots, tuners are really good. Intonation is really good, even compared to my real old Les Paul standard.

I always test my guitars on a Pignose amplifyer, because it reveals the electronics very well, you need to use the tone and volume controls to obtain a good sound.

Well, excellent!

Don't expect real Les Paul tone, though, although the pickups aren't bad and have a sweet sound.

But you can expect better than Gibson playability. Compliments for such improvemt in factory setup.

In my days, when I started playing, I had an Eko and a Hondo (with dimargio desinged pick-ups). These two look like bow and arrows nowadays,

Excellent for beginners. A good back-up for more advanced players.

I play for over 45 years.

Guitar teachers, take note!