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Fatoumata Diawara with her signature Epiphone SG
Fatoumata Diawara on Hendrix’s genius, the making of her Epiphone SG – and the message she wants it to send

By Amit Sharma Published

With its Malian-inspired graphic finish and expanded switching options, Diawara's signature model is one cool guitar

Guitarists
Left–Jake E. Lee performs with Ozzy Osbourne at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, July 13, 1986; Right–Yungblud with his Epiphone signature guitar
Jake E. Lee has added Yungblud’s signature guitar to his collection

By Janelle Borg Published

The former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist has been playing the affordable Epiphone – and he's impressed

Guitarists
Janelle Monae playing an Epiphone Les Paul
Janelle Monáe’s new guitar of choice is the cheapest Epiphone Les Paul ever released

By Janelle Borg Published

The multi-instrumentalist donned one of the most budget-friendly guitars Epiphone has ever released when teasing her new era

Guitarists
Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG
“Great neck shape, playability and setup – and it’s gig-ready, something we don’t always say about Epiphone, or indeed Gibson”: Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG review

By Dave Burrluck Published

Grammy-nominated Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara joins forces with Epiphone to produce a vivid-looking and wicked-sounding SG that’s a celebration of her style

Guitars
Epiphone J-45 Studio and J-200 Studio: The J-45 Studio’s back and sides feature layered mahogany and do a convincing job of mimicking the higher-price-ticket original
“Sub-$500 guitars built with some degree of care and expertise”: Epiphone J-45 Studio and J-200 Studio review

By Neville Marten Published

A brace of familiar Gibson acoustic designs bearing the Epiphone brand name and a price tag of around one tenth of an original

Guitars
WoWkie Da posing with his signature Inspired by Gibson Custom WoWkie Da J‑180 acoustic
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

Acoustic Guitars
Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 in Silverburst finish photographed on scratched white board.
“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

Bass Guitars
Epiphone RD Futura, Abasi Concepts Stage 7, Casio Dimension Shifter, Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini, Polyend Endless
“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

Guitar Gear
The body of an Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG electric guitar lying on some sheet metal
“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

Electric Guitars
Three of Epiphone's new-for-2026 guitars, on display at the 2026 NAMM show in Anaheim, California
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

Electric Guitars
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