I wouldnt go with a gibson unless I had to and if I did I would go with a Les Paul
gibson guitars are all a little different each model of sg is a little different. the 61 reissue has a wide neck though not as thick neck try all the different models. my favorite is the sg special, for it's easy playability. the les paul has narrow ...
whats teh difference? epiphone is a cheaper version of gibson. if you like angus young's guitar, get the Gibson SG. thats what he uses. ibanez guitars aren't bad either. don't get BC Rich though. look at the Fender Strat or Telecaster good luck