Epiphone Guitars

Epiphone guitars boast a rich heritage. Established in 1873, they make some of the worlds most recognisable instruments.

That includes the iconic Gibson Les Paul, SG and Flying V series, in addition to the more refined Epiphone Casino and Riviera hollowbodies. Acquired by Gibson in 1957, Epiphone have continued to produce top quality "Inspired by Gibson" instruments to suit every stage.

Epiphone Guitars FAQs

What is the History of Epiphone?

Epiphone have been a leading innovator in instrument design for over 140 years. They're responsible for iconic models like the Casino, the Texan, and the Masterbilt Century Archtop Collection. Epiphone began as the "House of Stathopoulo" family business in Sparta in the 1870s and rose to fame during the jazz age in Manhattan before joining Gibson brands in 1957. Today, Epiphone continues to make history from its headquarters in Nashville, TN.

Do Epiphone make good acoustic guitars?

As well as electric guitars, Epiphone provide a wide range of brilliant acoustics. This includes faithful recreations of many famous Gibson models in their top quality "Masterbilt" and "Modern Acoustic" ranges. These feature legendary models like the gorgeous Hummingbird Electro Acoustic, the floral Dove Studio Electro-Acoustic and the mighty J-200 EC Electro-Acoustic.

Do any famous artists use Epiphone Guitars?

From John Lennon's legendary Casino to Joe Bonamassa's "inspired by Gibson 'Lazarus' 1959 Les Paul", there's plenty of famous musicians under Epiphone's umbrella. Lennon was such a fan that his Casino featured on every one of his records! They're joined by the likes of Nancy Wilson of Heart fame, who designed her own signature model in partnership with Epiphone in 2021. Meanwhile, Trivium's Matt Heafy loves to use his custom metal-equipped Epiphone Les Paul for live shows and gigs. Classic or modern, Epiphone make guitars for every stage.

The Epiphone Message

For over 140 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design with models like the Casino, the Texan, and Masterbilt Century Archtop Collection. Epiphone began as the "House of Stathopoulo" family business in Sparta in the 1870s and rose to fame during the jazz age in Manhattan before joining Gibson brands in 1957. Today, Epiphone continues to make history from its headquarters in Nashville, TN. Epiphones have powered classic recordings by Les Paul, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones along with today's top artists like Peter Frampton, Gary Clark Jr., Tommy Thayer of KISS, and Lzzy Hale. Epiphone offers innovation, history, and a lifetime guarantee. Whether you are learning your first song in your bedroom, or rocking an arena, Epiphone has always been there, for everyone, for every generation, for every stage.