Epiphone - News and Rumours
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Best Electric Guitars 2019: 10 new guitars that pulled our strings this year
07 Dec 2019 · The Best Electric Guitars 2019! What a year it's been for an instrument that's often reported to be dead (or dying). Here is our roundup of the hottest and best value guitars from the past 12 months.
KISS my signature! Epiphone launches Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul
05 Dec 2019 · Epiphone's new Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul is an eye-popping new model in a blue, sparkly finish. This new signature model screams for attention. Can it win over anyone who's not a KISS fan?
Epiphone launches Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard “Norm Burst” limited edition
22 Nov 2019 · Joe Bonamassa has just announced a new Epiphone Ltd Ed 1960 Les Paul Standard 'Norm Burst' signature model, to add to his already huge list of signature instruments.
The Mark Agnesi interview: No ‘Play Authentic’ but plenty of Epiphone
07 Oct 2019 · An interview with Mark Agnesi of Gibson Guitars! Expecting a frank exchange about "Play Authentic"? Don't. But Mr Agnesi does hint at interesting times for Epiphone...
Gibson could be putting their classic headstock shape on Epiphone at last!
13 Sep 2019 · An Instagram post by Cesar Gueikian appears to suggest that Epiphone guitars of the future could finally come with a Gibson open book style headstock shape.
Epiphone Pro and Lite: New finishes and pickups for Casino, Les Paul and SG
01 Sep 2019 · This Epiphone limited run of Pro & Lite models includes some sweet new colours and upgraded pickups, across the Casino, Les Paul and SG models.
Epiphone debuts Vivian Campbell Signature Holy Diver Les Paul Outfit guitar
30 Aug 2019 · Epiphone has launched the Vivian Campbell Holy Diver Les Paul Outfit, based on the guitar Mr Campbell used on the Dio album of the same name. The specs look promising given the reasonable price...
Epiphone to release George Thorogood White Fang ES-125 TDC into the wild this summer
28 May 2019 · The new George Thorogood White Fang ES-125TDC Limited Edition by Epiphone has some sweet looking vintage-style hardware, yet should still have plenty of bite with those twin P90 pickups.
Epiphone turns heads with Limited Edition Dave Rude Flying V Outfit in Ultra White
16 May 2019 · Tesla's Dave Rude has a new Epiphone signature model called the Flying V Outfit, a totally white guitar with twin coil-split humbuckers. This V is sure to turn some heads!
Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer: A badass rocker unleashed!
21 Mar 2019 · Halestorm frontwoman and guitarist Lzzy Hale gets a cool Alpine White signature Epiphone Explorer model for 2019 that looks like it will rock hard and take no prisoners!
Epiphone Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Les Paul Custom released!
06 Mar 2019 · The Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Epiphone Les Paul Custom has now been released and it looks killer. Our guitar contributor reckons it's the best looking guitar of the year so far... NAMM 2019: Epiphone ‘Old Glory’ Jared James Nichols Les Paul Custom
22 Jan 2019 · Epiphone is teasing the new limited edition signature Jared James Nichols 'Old Glory' Les Paul Custom and it looks like a stripped back P90 loaded tone monster of a guitar.
NAMM 2019: The new Epiphone DC PRO revels in 70s flair
02 Jan 2019 · 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!