A stripped-down signature model for the new breed of guitarists
A longtime SG™ Junior fan, YUNGBLUD has collaborated with Epiphone on his first signature model. The YUNGBLUD SG Junior is a limited-edition model designed to reflect its namesake’s bold and rebellious spirit—sleek, stripped-down simplicity, and ready to rock on every stage.
Explaining his affinity for the SG Junior, YUNGBLUD says, “Guitars and rock music have always been a fundamental part of my life, literally, my education: I grew up on the counter of a guitar shop. I’ve been dusting them since I was three years old. The reason why I play a White ’64 SG Junior is because growing up, characters that were important in my life were Angus Young and Billie Joe Armstrong.
“I was lucky because I found a guitar that represented both parts of my inspiration yet has been famously played by no one but me. This guitar is entirely my own, and it already looks fuckin’ iconic.”
Video: The Epipone YUNGBLUD SG Junior in action
With 3.5 million Instagram followers, 4.5 million TikTok followers, and over three billion total Spotify streams, YUNGBLUD’s raw energy, eclectic musical output, and socially conscious activism have struck a chord with a whole generation of young music fans. And he’s keen that his signature guitar empowers some of those fans to create music of their own.
“Rock music only survives if we keep evolving the genre, playing it our own way and passing along the fuckin’ baton,” YUNGBLUD says. “To play for my fanbase, hand them my guitars, and talk them all about wanting to start bands is the sickest shit ever! If I play even the tiniest part in their journey, I’m fuckin’ honored. Rock isn’t dead; it’s just different. Pass it on.”
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Image: A powerhouse guitar designed for YUNGBLUD’s electrifying performances
Design and build of the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior
The YUNGBLUD SG Junior boasts a mahogany body and a glued-in mahogany neck, featuring a SlimTaper™ C profile for a fast and comfortable playing experience. The laurel fretboard has 22 medium jumbo frets, providing excellent playability and smooth transitions across the neck. The guitar is built to withstand the rigors of energetic performances, making it a reliable rock machine for any musician.
Hardware and electronics
Epiphone Deluxe Vintage tuners and a Graph Tech® nut ensure solid tuning stability, while the compensated wraparound bridge contributes to the guitar’s long sustain and punchy dynamic response. The simple yet effective electronics include a single Dogear Epiphone P-90 Pro pickup in the bridge position, wired to CTS® volume and tone potentiometers. This setup delivers a powerful and versatile tone, perfect for various musical styles.
Even the case has attitude
The YUNGBLUD SG Junior comes with an Epiphone hardshell case featuring a hot pink interior, adding a touch of aesthetic attitude and ensuring the guitar’s protection during transport. A die-cut YUNGBLUD bumper sticker is also included, making it a must-have for fans and collectors alike.
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Image: Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior headstock detail showing the case’s Hot Pink interior and the collectible YUNGBLUD sticker
Limited edition for your collecting pleasure
A limited number of these guitars will be made, and they’re destined to be popular, so get yours fast while they’re still available. The YUNGBLUD SG Junior is available only in a Classic White finish, making it as visually striking as it is sonically impressive.
Specifications at a glance:
- Body Shape: SG
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper C
- Nut Width: 1.69″ / 43mm
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Inlay: Pearloid Dot
- Bridge: Lightning Bar Wraparound Compensating Bridge
- Knobs: Black Top Hat with Nickel Reflector
- Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe Vintage with White Oval Button
- Hardware Plating: Nickel
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Dogear P-90 Pro
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (CTS Potentiometers)
- Case: Epiphone Hardshell with Hot Pink Interior
Don’t miss out on the chance to own the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior.