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“A meticulous recreation of Kirk’s prized original”: Epiphone has launched a Kirk Hammett signature 1979 Flying V – and it’s a lot more affordable than the Gibson Custom Shop version
By Matt Owen published
Made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, the Metallica man’s accessible Epi pays homage to “one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time”

“The fantastic, the mythological, and the spiritual”: Epiphone’s latest Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art very much gives a Fuchs
By Matt Parker published
The latest stunning model from the Tool guitarist’s Custom Art series features a print of Anti-Laokoon 1965 by Ernst Fuchs on the rear of the body

“Not just a one-trick pony”: Epiphone expands its entry-level Power Players lineup with… a multi-effects pedal?
By Matt Owen published
The first sign of multi-effects moves from the Gibson/Epiphone family, or just a beginner-friendly stompbox?

“There was a lot of dissent from the workforce – there was a mindset of Epiphone not being as important or as easy to work on as Gibson”: The history of Epiphone and Gibson’s rollercoaster relationship – and what’s next for the brands
By Jamie Dickson published
Gibson’s VP of product Mat Koehler on the enduring partnership between two of the biggest brands in guitar, and how the influence has been in both directions through their shared history

“For me, Gibson and Epiphone are one and the same. But there is a richness within the Epiphone – you can get it and not be afraid to take it on the road”: Meet Abraham Alexander, Gibson’s first-ever Marquee Artist
By Ellie Rogers published
The Texan singer-songwriter on collaborating with Gary Clark Jr., why he considers the guitar both a shield and a weapon, and how he found strength in vulnerability as he opens up on stellar debut album SEA/SONS

“Epiphone will always be Gibson’s older brother, and its history is perhaps the most interesting of any guitar brand”: Celebrating 150 years of Epiphone – from luxury archtop maker to budget builder and rock icon
By Tony Bacon published
As Epiphone commemorates a century-and-a-half in business, we enlist the help of vintage guitar experts and Gibson’s own archivists to tell its remarkable history

“It doesn’t say my name on it anywhere – that’s probably a good thing for some people…”: Joe Bonamassa’s latest Epiphone signature guitar recreates his ultra-rare 1963 Gibson SG Custom
By Matt Parker published
The blues-rock icon has taken direct inspiration from a very special triple-humbucker SG from his own collection

Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess review – this versatile LP is definitely a looker… but should you Rush out to buy one?
By Stuart Williams published
Epiphone unveils its second Alex Lifeson signature model, this time as a Les Paul Custom. However, there’s a Ghost (or not) at the feast…

“Tone is so important to me. Whenever I go to a show and there are good guitar sounds, I soak it in”: For Emily Wolfe, the tone is as important as the hooks – and her Epiphone signature model is key to her explosive sound
By Jamie Dickson published
Wolfe’s evocative music draws upon both Motown and Zeppelin but has a taut and soulful contemporary edge. We joined the Texan on tour to learn all about it…

Epiphone 150th Anniversary Zephyr Deluxe Regent, Sheraton, Crestwood Custom and Wilshire review – original guitar designs that hold their own against Gibson
By Neville Marten published
A century and a half after the seeds of Epiphone were sown, we’re looking at four milestone reissues from the company’s heyday. And, best of all, they won’t break the bank
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