Acoustic, epiphone, free guitar, guitar, guitars, masterbilt we launched a new contest over the weekend grab your epiphone acoustic guitar and your video camera and youve got 90 seconds to show us your acoustic chops. Since 1873, epiphone has made instruments for every style of popular music and in 20 will celebrate its 140th anniversary. The story behind epiphone s improbable rise from a small family repair shop to a worldwide leader in the manufacture of quality instruments could easily. Regarded by many as the pinnacle of epiphone design, these transitional models were produced only until 1938, making instruments of this vintage some of the scarcest examples of epiphones golden era. We specialize in hardtofind, rare and vintage pieces in addition to our fullline of new and used musical instruments and accessories for sale. The use of nickel silver reduces the occurrence of eddy currents due to low conductivity and provides a more transparent and crisp output.
The high quality of epiphone guitars today is better than it has ever been since gibson started the epi factory back in the 80s. As well as manufacturing electric guitars, epiphone also manufacture amplifiers, acoustic guitars and strings. Prfre my guitar, bought in the years 1977 or 1978 made in japan in those years lbr the top. Whats the difference between the quality of an epiphone ej. Epiphone g400 deluxe pro trans red limited edition. Emily wolfe demos the epiphone sg standard 61 with maestro vibrola from the new. Stathopoulo moved to the united states in 1903 and continued to make his original instruments, as well as mandolins, from a factory at 3537 36th street in long island city, queens, new york. The full details on epiphone s 28 new guitars revealed including some surprisingly affordable prices. A mezzoforte hangszeraruhaz csapata a yamaha kinai es japan gitar es dobgyaraban jart mint a ket legnagyobb magyarorszagi yamaha. Years later, his son epaminondas, or epi for short, took over the family business which had relocated to america. Refinished blond a few years ago, its still doing its job about as well as the day it rolled off the line at epiphone s new york factory in 1946.
Epiphone les paul custom 100th anniversary 2015, epiphone les paul. In this segment, we get to see how gibson builds their line of various usa instruments that include les pauls, explorers, firebirds, and many more. Saving youtube videos fast and effortless is airys mission and it does the. The epiphone dot is a semihollow archtop electric guitar manufactured by epiphone, a subsidiary of gibson. Originally written by nado64translated from audiofanzine fr where was it made. The 1963 firebird vii is built with a big, mahogany body, a setin not a bolton mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Fender factory seconds fender stratocaster guitar forum. Were proud to say weve earned 100% positive feedback.
The picture below is the epiphone guitar that i purchased in 1975 and since after all these years i no longer have the receipt epiphone claims they cant enforce the lifetime warranty even though its obvious that is a manufactures defect that is poor customer service. Refinished blond a few years ago, its still doing its job about as well as the day it rolled off the line at epiphones new york factory in 1946. The epiphone ft350sce acousticelectric guitar features a fast and easytouse minetune system that gets you in tune quickly and accurately at the touch of a button. Yamaha guitar factory tour, hangzhou china youtube.
Sep 29, 2016 enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Epiphone pro humbuckers are the real dealmade with 18% nickel silver unit bases and covers, the same alloy used by gibson at the kalamazoo factory when the humbucker was first invented. They should start selling 2nds again, maybe that way if it isnt to their standards they wont smash it like the owner said they do. The story behind epiphones improbable rise from a small family repair shop to a worldwide leader in the manufacture of quality instruments could easily. Caution do not buy an epiphone guitar unless you have the store open up the truss bar cover as the quality control is poor. Epiphones inspired by gibson line offers classic and modern designs, kalamazoo headstocks, upgraded electronics and finishes and much, much more. Epiphone guitars also produce affordable versions of popular gibson models like the les paul and sg. The legendary john sebastian of lovin spoonful fame dropped by epiphone headquarters in nashville to talk about his masterbilt guitar, the. Epiphone began in 1873, in smyrna, ottoman empire now izmir, turkey, where greek founder anastasios stathopoulos made his own fiddles and lutes oud, laouto. For over years, epiphone has been passionately designing and making guitars and basses built. Ive played both and the playability of the epiphone was really good right out of the box literally they come in a cardboard box. Oct 06, 2012 ive played both and the playability of the epiphone was really good right out of the box literally they come in a cardboard box.
With many signature models such as tom delonges es335, epiphone electric guitars are as popular today as they ever have been. Please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most adsfree account to remove most ads. Epiphone is one of americans oldest and most revered instrument makers. The gibson factory still uses machinery from the original plant in kalamazoo, michigan. Its loaded with 3 alnicov mini humbucker pickups for an unrivalled. The full details on epiphones 28 new guitars revealed including some surprisingly affordable prices. Prfre my guitar, bought in the years 1977 or 1978 made in japan in those years lbr the top of the handle is finely carved with a beautiful eagle trs. This epiphone was part of the renewed ft or flattop series of guitars built in japan or korean in the 70s. He renamed the company epiphone, a combination of his name and phone, the greek word for. Setting up the dot involves adjusting the truss rod to correct for any underbowing or overbowing of the neck because of humidity changes. Pgs shawn hammond is on location in nashville, tn, where he visits the gibson usa headquarters. Epiphone also has a veewee product page, but the press release is much more informative.
Gibson epiphone s flyingvee wee rave rig page is pretty much just an illustrated blurb. Sweetwaters yuval fuchs returned from a trip to gibson acoustics bozeman, mt. Does anyone know if blemished bodies get destroyed as well. View a full range of epiphone guitars over at pmt online. Epiphone les paul custom 100th anniversary 2015, epiphone les paul custom 2020. Epiphone factorytour 2016 discussion in epiphone guitars started by paruwi, dec 6, 2017. The world greatest and historical guitar manufacturing company from nagano. Epiphone guitar company nashville, tennessee musical. With dual humbuckers and a bolton neck, its a great value. In this segment, rickenbackers ceochairman john hall walks us through the process of building a model 330 guitar and model 4003 bass at their us factory.
Buy epiphone guitars online at guitarguitar and get free shipping. The epiphone es335 dot was the worlds first semihollowbody electric guitar, introduced in 1958. He also said that they dont sell factory second guitars because it dilutes the brand. It has been in professional use most of its life, and has endured quite a lot. Originally christened the super deluxe, this guitar was the top of the 17 line, and aimed squarely at its only real competitor, the gibson l5. Epiphone pro alnico classic humbucker set, redesigned reverb. At epiphone we understand your need for a performance instrument. The five best guitar teachers on youtube guitar lessons. The epiphone les paul 100 is a good guitar for beginners, or anyone looking for a lowcost lp. Proudly handcrafted in bozeman, montana by gibson acoustic luthiers, the made in the u.
The 350 used a bolton neck with rosewood back and sides, though another version was produced using maple as the ft350bl. Pgs charles saufley is on location in santa ana, california, where he visits the rickenbacker guitars factory. So the sides of a 1958 es335 were pressed by the same machine that presses a 2019 es335s sides. The limited edition george thorogood white fang es125tdc outfit is the premier epiphone signature model by blues legend george thorogood and pays tribute to thorogoods prized 1959 original.
Oct 15, 2012 pgs shawn hammond is on location in nashville, tn, where he visits the gibson usa headquarters. Introduced in 1932, the epiphone broadway has been one the companys most popular models, and has remained in production, in various versions, on and off to this day. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Epiphone s inspired by gibson line offers classic and modern designs, kalamazoo headstocks, upgraded electronics and finishes and much, much more. He renamed the company epiphone, a combination of his name and phone, the greek word for sound. It was introduced in 1997 as a more affordable version of the gibson es335, at the high end of entrylevel pricing. Gibsonepiphones flyingvee wee rave rig page is pretty much just an illustrated blurb. Today, its made by gibson, but it is still prized by jazz and blues musicians looking for a classic sound.
Since 1873, epiphone has made instruments for every style of popular music and in 20 celebrated its 140th anniversary. If id been compiling a list of the top five guitar players on youtube, i would. Made in the usa for the first time in over 50 years. Check our more from the wildwood documentary series. Epiphone is one of americas oldest and most revered instrument makers. Epiphone put out a press release about the veewee on october 28, 2005, though it had been around for many years before that. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. We pack and ship each guitar from nashville with great care, to ensure your guitar arrives quickly, and in perfect condition.
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