Affordable Photogenic SG-style guitar, made in China, imported from Japan, REFURBISHED and modified by the seller. Photogenic is an entry-level Japanese brand. The guitar has been MODIFIED and REFURBISHED, specifically: - The original Chinese electronics have been replaced with new Epiphone wiring (made in Korea) - The pickguard has been replaced with a new Epiphone pickguard (made in Korea) - A setup, string replacement, and bridge adjustment have been performed. The Photogenic SG Standard (typically finished in Cherry Red) is a budget-friendly Gibson replica imported primarily for the Japanese market and manufactured in China. The official factory specifications for this model include: Technical Specifications • Body: Mahogany or Nato (Solid Hardwood depending on the production year) • Neck: Mahogany, featuring a traditional Set-Neck (glued-in) joint • Fingerboard: Rosewood (or engineered wood on newer batches) with white trapezoid block inlays • Frets: 22 frets • Scale Length: 24.75 inches (traditional Gibson short scale) • Pickup Configuration: H-H (Two original covered or open-coil humbucker pickups) • Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones, and a 3-way toggle pickup selector switch • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stopbar tailpiece • Pickguard: 3-ply large "Batwing" style pickguard (reminiscent of 1960s Gibson designs) • Hardware: Chrome, equipped with budget Rotomatic or vintage-style tuning keys