Epiphone - News and Rumours
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NAMM 2019: The new Epiphone DC PRO revels in 70s flair
02 Jan · Featuring a double cut design and twin humbuckers, Epiphone's new DC PRO rock guitar also has a rather tasty AAA flame maple top that gives the whole package bags of 70s flair.
Improve your guitar fretboard with Jef’s secret walnut trick!
24 Dec 2018 · Christmas is here and many guitarists will have walnuts lying around the house. Jef explains how to use a walnut to give your rosewood or ebony fretboard to a healthy, lustrous sheen!
Gibson at NAMM 2019 – Yes, they will be there this time!
05 Dec 2018 · Winter NAMM 2019, Stand 207 will be the place to be. Why? Gibson has confirmed it's attending the upcoming show after their unfortunate decision to pull out of the 2018 edition.
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ES-355: It’s finally here!
05 Dec 2018 · That Epiphone new Joe Bonamassa limited edition ES-355 we wrote about earlier this year is just about to be released, bringing classy looks as well as some useful and attractive hardware.
Epiphone John Lee Hooker 100th Anniversary Zephyr: A tribute to a blues legend
03 Oct 2018 · Epiphone is releasing a limited and modestly priced edition of the legendary 1961 Zephyr played by John Lee Hooker, who was famous for his Boogie Woogie blues style.
Epiphone Slash Firebird: An affordable version of Gibson’s $7699 ‘SlashBird’
18 Sep 2018 · This great-looking limited edition new signature guitar for Slash offers a (way, way) cheaper way of getting a Slash-endorsed Firebird than last year's eye-wateringly expensive Gibson model.
Epiphone Peter Frampton Phenix Les Paul Custom Comes Alive
07 Sep 2018 · Peter Frampton lost his favourite guitar in 1980 and thought it was gone forever. In 2012 it was recovered and now provides the blueprint for this new signature limited edition version.
Summer NAMM 2018: Epiphone Prizm Les Paul Tribute and Limited Dot Deluxe
29 Jun 2018 · Summer is here and Epiphone has just announced two very brightly coloured new guitar models for 2018. Now you'll have to decide which one will go best with your stage outfit...
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa JB 355s teased on Twitter
11 May 2018 · Joe Bonamassa has just teased two signature models via his Twitter feed. Double trouble, but you'll have to wait until 2019 to get your hands on either one
Will Epiphone’s Jason Hook M-4 Explorer Signature knock you out?
02 May 2018 · The cool new Epiphone Jason Hook M-4 Explorer Signature model has been announced for the Five Finger Death Punch guitarist and it looks pretty sweet, but will it knock you out?
Epiphone debuts striking new Anaconda Burst Les Paul Slash signature model at CES
09 Jan 2018 · Epiphone has announced two new Slash signature Les Paul models, one of them signed by the man himself. Yes, that will cost you a little more, but it's still cheaper than last year's Gibson version.
Top 5 Budget Electric Guitars: Good tones for under 500 pounds
27 Dec 2017 · What a great year 2017 was for budget guitars! This round-up includes our top 5 guitars for under 500 pounds, and each gives plenty of bang for your buck, so won't break the bank!
Jef’s Tips to help your Gibson Les Paul play like a dream, Part 3: Lock it down
17 Dec 2017 · When you want to lock down your tone and add extra stability to your Les Paul, locking hardware is the perfect upgrade for your guitar and won't damage your guitar
Epiphone recreates 1958 “Amos” Flying V as Limited Edition for Joe Bonamassa
22 Nov 2017 · This is the fifth signature guitar model for Joe Bonamassa by Epiphone, based on a rare 1958 Flying V model named 'Amos' - Epiphone say this is a close recreation of the original.