Gibson Firebird
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How does Epiphone’s Inspired By Gibson Les Paul Custom compare to a model that’s $500 cheaper?
By Phil Weller published
Epiphone’s Inspired By Gibson Custom guitars have price tags that draw closer to Gibson models. Does the range's advancements justify the heightened price points?

A Firebird-shaped electric mandolin headlines Epiphone’s new Bluegrass collection
By Phil Weller published
Is it a Firebird, is it a mandolin? No, it’s the Mandobird

Gibson’s new Dark Purple Burst is one of its tastiest finishes to date – and now it’s been extended to 3 classic designs
By Phil Weller published
ES-335, SG Modern and Les Paul Modern Studio guitars have been treated to the standout finish

Dave Grohl's guitars: meet the six-strings behind the Foo Fighters, plus get DG's tone on a budget
By Daryl Robertson published
Want to know what guitars Dave Grohl plays? We unveil the nicest man in rock's guitar arsenal

Gibson’s Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-string revives a model from 1965 – with a key upgrade
By Matt Owen published
The firm has brought back the style of the original 12-string Non-Reverse Firebird with a flash new color and a key functional tweak

The history of Fender offset guitars
By Huw Price published
Only now, over 60 years on from their launch, are the Jazzmaster and Jaguar becoming recognised as guitars for all players. We trace the innovations that mapped the offset’s long journey from misunderstood outsider to contemporary king

“The Firebird V is closing in on Gibson’s own price points… however, there’s nothing we don’t love about these guitars”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1963 Firebird I & V review
By Neville Marten published
Two of Gibson’s most controversial designs, reimagined and rebranded with Epiphone’s moniker. Do they promise the ‘Cream’ of the crop or a ‘Winter’ of discontent?

“Updated and more authentic than ever”: Epiphone rolls out the Gibson headstock for its latest high-end Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop drop, including a new 1959 Les Paul Standard – and a pink J-180
By Matt Owen published
Epiphone has lifted the curtain on its “new crown jewels”, all featuring the iconic open book headstock

The Gibson ES-335 has been played by greats including Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Larry Carlton – here’s why guitarists can’t get enough of the iconic semi-hollow
By Chris Gill published
Since 1958, the ES-335 has caught players’ imaginations as only great instruments can

“Vintage Firebird specifications at an accessible price”: Epiphone’s $1,799 Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V has landed – offering a high-spec take on Gibson’s first neck-through body build
By Matt Parker published
The Chinese-made model also comes in a hardtail Firebird I variant and features Gibson’s USA Firebird mini-humbuckers and a faithful nine-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through construction
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