Epiphone - News and Rumours
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Meet the Fuzzbeast, a monstrous Les Paul with built-in fuzz
21 Mar · UK's Jack's Instrument Services has come up with another epic build, this time mounting a fuzz and octave effect into a Epiphone Les Paul. Meet the Fuzzbeast!
New Epiphone Inspired by Gibson range: More than just a headstock!
30 Jan · Check out these new Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" guitars! We have all the specs on the new Epiphone electric range including a new headstock shape, new finishes and both classic and modern designs.
NAMM 2020: Epiphone Kalamazoo headstock for new Inspired By Gibson Collection
11 Jan · This year's newly announced Epiphone 'Inspired By Gibson Collection' brings with it the highly anticipated new Kalamazoo headstock shape. But is it the classic Gibson 'open book' design we were all hoping for?
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...