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Epiphone teams up with Chinese pop icon WoWkie Da on a bold new J‑180 signature acoustic
By Janelle Borg published
The superstar has been an avid fan of Gibson and Epiphone for decades – and has solidified his mark in the Mandopop and pop-punk scene both as a solo artist and as a member of The Flowers

“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review
By Stuart Williams published
A cult-classic Gibson bass gets a ressurection courtesy of Epiphone and Green Day's Mike Dirnt

“A brand-new guitar shape from one of the world’s oldest guitar companies. Will wonders never cease?” 10 things we learned at NAMM 2026
By Michael Astley-Brown published
We scoured every corner of the Anaheim Convention Center to scope out the latest and greatest gear – and there were some telling signs about the current state of the guitar world

“For James Hetfield fans, this guitar is a no-brainer”: Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG review
By Matt McCracken published
Epiphone's latest Explorer delivers the ultimate unofficial tribute for Metallica fans

Epiphone looks to the future with hot-rodded Futura guitars, stainless steel frets, and long-awaited signatures
By Phil Weller published
Gibson's budget-friendly sister company is bringing bigger and better specs to lower price ranges for the first time

Fatoumata Diawara makes history with her new Epiphone signature guitar
By Janelle Borg published
The visually striking signature SG is Diawara through and through, with nods to Epiphone’s Muse SG, push/pull coil-splitting for genre-blending tonal versatility, and a body graphic uniquely inspired by her heritage

Best metal guitars 2026: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, Strandberg and more

The best electric guitars under $500
By Amit Sharma last updated
Our top cheap electric guitars that deliver killer tones, slick playability, and serious bang for your buck from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha and more

How George Thorogood stumbled across the Gibson that became his go-to guitar – a week before his first gig with the Destroyers
By Janelle Borg published
Thorogood recounts how he originally opted for a now-discontinued hollowbody – with a little inspiration from the Beatles and Keith Richards
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