Fatoumata Diawara is a truly extraordinary artist. A Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer‑songwriter and actress — whose music blends the soulful roots of traditional Wassoulou with vibrant, modern global influences. Born in the Ivory Coast to Malian parents, Fatoumata first made her name as an actress in France before her passion for music took centre stage. Her 2011 debut albumFatouturned heads worldwide, showcasing not only her incredible voice but some seriously tasteful guitar playing too. Since then, she’s built an awe‑inspiring list of collaborators — working with legends like Angélique Kidjo, Oumou Sangaré, Damon Albarn, Paul McCartney and Herbie Hancock.
Fatoumata’s love for the Epiphone Muse SG sparked something special: a full-blown collab resulting in her first-ever signature guitar. The Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG takes the spirit of the Muse SG and infuses it with her own unmistakable style!
Features
Signature design with personal touches:The Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG is based on the Muse SG and showcases Fatoumata’s unique style, featuring a Mahogany body with her signature graphic, a Custom “C” neck and a bound Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays.
Premium hardware & aesthetic details:Gold hardware accents include a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, plus Epiphone locking tuners and a Graph Tech nut for excellent tuning stability. Coordinated red details on the pickup rings, knobs and switch tip add bold visual flair.
Versatile electronics for creative tone:Equipped with two Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers, this guitar offers coil-splitting via push/pull volume controls and a phase switch on one tone control for out-of-phase sounds — delivering a wide range of sonic options.
Included hardshell case:This gorgeous guitar ships in a durable hardshell case, ensuring maximum protection for travel and storage.
Spesifications
Body
Body Shape: SG
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Custom “C”
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Binding: Single Ply
Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.693” (43 mm)
Scale Length: 24.75” (628.65 mm)
Hardware
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
Tuners: Epiphone Locking
Plating: Gold
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume with Push/Pull Coil Split, 2 Tone (One Standard, One with Push/Pull Phase Switch)
