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1964 Epiphone Riviera: By 1964, the earlier ‘Mickey Mouse’ body ears of the Riviera had slimmed. The six-string is an unusual sunburst with narrower dark edges, while the 12-string E360TD-12 is the more common Royal Tan
In praise of the Riviera, Epiphone's semi-hollow superstar

By Bob Wootton Published

The Riviera played a crucial role in Epiphone's evolution through the New York jazz clubs of the 1920s, '50s electric blues, to today’s vibrant, diverse scene – and it might be the brand's GOAT

Guitars
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom collection
Epiphone expands its high-end Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection

By Matt Owen Published

Open book headstocks, Gibson USA pickups and a handful of sought-after upgrades headline the 2025 expansion pack

Electric Guitars
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom Les Paul Goldtop
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop review

By Daryl Robertson Published

Epiphone has struck gold with this ambitious recreation of a pivotal guitar in the Les Paul history books

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Electric Guitars
Lee Malia with his Jackson LM-87
Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia is no stranger to signature offsets – but he wasn’t too fond of his first

By Matt Owen Published

Years before launching one of 2025's most desirable builds with Jackson, Malia partnered with Epiphone for a range of signature guitars back in 2014

Guitarists
Best offset guitars 2021: enter the weird world of wonky guitars from Fender, Epiphone, G&L, Duesenberg, and Eastwood
Best offset guitars: slanted-waist wonders from Fender, G&L, Duesenberg, Epiphone and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today

Guitars
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard and Gibson '50s Les Paul Standard Mahogany Top
“We’re not hearing $1,750 difference”: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard and Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Mahogany Top review

By Dave Burrluck Published

Two recent Les Paul launches from Gibson and Epiphone take a nod back to the ’50s in style. But not only are they made on different continents, they’re very different in price. Which is best? Let’s find out

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Electric Guitars
Johnny Marr's Epiphone Casino photographed against the former Smith's guitarist's vintage Fender Bassman
From the Beatles to the Stones, Johnny Marr and Radiohead, why everyone loves the Epiphone Casino

By Chris Gill Published

It was the sound of the British Invasion, of Lennon’s Revolution, and it brings us jangle and bite in equal measure. We pay tribute to the E230TD/TDV’s golden years

Electric Guitars
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0552 -- Pictured: Musical guest James Bay performs on October 11, 2016
That time Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon was a total guitar nerd and solved a pro player’s persistent feedback problem in minutes

By Janelle Borg Published

Fallon has starred in many guitar-related skits, and he seems to have picked up a thing or two…

Guitarists
Epiphone Grabber
“Gene Simmons used a Grabber for a reason – because they play like nothing else on earth”: Epiphone Grabber Bass review

By Nick Wells Published

With its classic looks and budget-friendly price tag, is the revived Grabber still as iconic?

Bass Guitars
Les Paul
Cyber Monday Les Paul deals are starting to heat up – and I’ve picked out the best of the bunch so far

By Matt Owen Published

Looking for your first-ever Les Paul, or want to bag another bargain for an existing collection? Look no further

Electric Guitars
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