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Epiphone Guitars!In Depth Guitar Reviews Photos & Features
Below you'll find detailed articles on Epiphone, the company known for producing high quality guitars, similar to Gibson’s, at an entry-level price. From reviews and user submitted feedback on their most popular models, to pictures and insider information, we cover this brand from top to bottom. If you're a fan of this popular brand, simply click one of the links below to get started... Epiphone DREpiphone EB3Epiphone PR5Epiphone LP JrEpiphone BullyEpiphone ScrollEpiphone ElitistEpiphone JuniorEpiphone RipperEpiphone EJ200Epiphone ES175Epiphone G-310Epiphone EA 250Epiphone EJ160EEpiphone WildkatEpiphone PickupsEpiphone GoldtopEpiphone WilshireEpiphone GenesisEpiphone SpotlightEpiphone FlamekatEpiphone SG JuniorEpiphone Special IIEpiphone CaballeroEpiphone TelecasterEpiphone NighthawkEpiphone SupernovaEpiphone CrestwoodEpiphone MasterbuiltEpiphone Dot ReviewEpiphone AccessoriesEpiphone Guitar PartsUsed Epiphone GuitarsEpiphone StratocasterUsed Epiphone GuitarsEpiphone HummingbirdEpiphone Les Paul BassEpiphone Les Paul UltraEpiphone Gibson SpecialEpiphone Les Paul StudioVintage Epiphone GuitarsEpiphone Les Paul ClassicEpiphone Les Paul GuitarsEpiphone Emperor RegentEpiphone Les Paul GoldtopEpiphone Embassy SpecialEpiphone Sheraton ReviewEpiphone Joe Pass EmperorEpiphone Les Paul SignatureEpiphone Les Paul Studio GothEpiphone Les Paul Standard PlusEpiphone Les Paul Standard BlueThe Epiphone Company was founded by Anastasios Stathopoulos way back in 1873. For a long time Epiphone was Gibson’s top rival battling to win the archtop market. They had many models that contended with Gibson’s best product including the Emperor, Deluxe, Broadway and Triumph. Epiphone started in the Ottoman Empire mainly making flutes until its move to the US in 1903. With the companies move they also began taking on the production of new instruments such as the mandolin. They would eventually branch out into other instruments like the banjo and guitar until Gibson absorbed the company in 1957. Production was moved to Japan and remained there until the 80’s when production transitioned to Korea. Recently in 2002 Gibson opened a factory in Qingdao, China where Epiphone production remains today. Today Epiphone is known for producing high quality instruments at an affordable price. Many Gibson models including the Les Paul line have been reissued under Epiphone. These guitars have great quality and are held to strict standards. From the hardware to the type of wood used; Epiphone has figured out how to lower the price of guitars without sacrificing too much sound. This is evidenced in the professionals that use the guitars. From Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon of the Beatles to the more recent Tom Delonge of Blink 182 or Matthew Followill of Kings of Leon – these guys can afford to switch guitars every night, but stick with their Epiphone guitars.
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