Gibson Epiphone Guitar
March 25th, 2010
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Gibson Epiphone Guitar
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Epiphone Wilshire 1962 Reissue Electric Guitar White $2899 Epiphone has introduced the Epiphone Historic Custom USA collection. The first in the series of reissues is the 1962 Wilshire in Cherry. Made in Nashville, Tennessee in cooperation with the Gibson Custom Shop and limited to only 100 instruments worldwide, it combines impeccable attention to detail and historic accuracy. In 1957 in an effort to bolster their stand up bass business Gibson purchased their arch rival the Epiphone Guitar Company and moved production to Kalamazoo, Michigan. With plans to expand retail distribution by differentiating Epiphone dealers from Gibson dealers, Gibson began production of a new line of "Kalamazoo-made and designed" Epiphones in 1959. One such Epiphone instrument was the Wilshire. First released in 1960 the Wilshire featured two P90 pickups, a 3 on a side headstock and a solid mahogany body and one piece neck. It is little surprise given its Kalamazoo origins that this guitar would share many features with its Gibson cousin the Les Paul Jr. However unlike the Les Paul Jr. the 62 Epiphone Wilshire provided two P90 pickups, an intonatable bridge, and a double cutaway body that allowed full fretboard acess. This arrangement offered an extremely functional and versatile alternative. The Wilshire also features the original 1960's rounded neck profile, Vintage Kluson with plastic buttons. Includes original style hard case, numbered certificate of authenticity in leatherette binder, vintage-style coiled guitar cord, commemorative picks, commemorative t-shirt,and a 1962-style thin leather strap.For over a decade from 1959 through early 1970 Epiphone solid body guitars and basses were produced in limited numbers right along side some of the greatest Gibson's of all time. These Epiphone guitars represented some of the highest quality and best sounding instruments of their generation. They provided unique shapes, pickup arrangements, and tonal signatures not seen on comparable Gibson models of the day. Under appreciated at the time of their release numerous artists through the years have recognized the unique appeal of these guitars. Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Paul Gilbert and Steve Marriot are but a few of the artist that have embraced the tone and build quality of these Kalamazoo built Epiphone solid body instruments. |
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Epiphone ES-175 Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst $499 The Epiphone ES-175 Electric Guitar brings back one of the world's most beloved instruments. In 1949 Gibson introduced the ES-175 to enduring and well-deserved acclaim. Since it was primarily an electric guitar, it didn't need the very large dimensions of a classic archtop, but it still benefited from the full hollowbody resonance of an archtop design enhanced by Gibson's fabulous new humbuckers. This Epiphone version has the same sumptuous vintage vibe of the original, including dual Alnico Classic humbuckers, a meticulously applied sunburst finish, split parallelogram fretboard inlays on a bound rosewood fretboard, rosewood bridge base, gold top hat knobs, and deco trapeze tailpiece. |
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Epiphone G-400 SG Electric Guitar Cherry $349 The Epiphone G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '62 SG with solid mahogany body and slim-tapered set mahogany neck. Separate volume and tone controls for each of the high-output Alnico V humbuckers give you complete control of your sound. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge/stopbar tailpiece adds more sustain and makes string changing a breeze. Limited lifetime warranty. |
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Epiphone G-400 SG Electric Guitar Ebony $349 The Epiphone G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '62 SG with solid mahogany body and slim-tapered set mahogany neck. Separate volume and tone controls for each of the high-output Alnico V humbuckers give you complete control of your sound. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge/stopbar tailpiece adds more sustain and makes string changing a breeze. Limited lifetime warranty. |
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Epiphone Wilshire 1962 Reissue Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry $2899 Epiphone has introduced the Epiphone Historic Custom USA collection. The first in the series of reissues is the 1962 Wilshire in Cherry. Made in Nashville, Tennessee in cooperation with the Gibson Custom Shop and limited to only 100 instruments worldwide, it combines impeccable attention to detail and historic accuracy. In 1957 in an effort to bolster their stand up bass business Gibson purchased their arch rival the Epiphone Guitar Company and moved production to Kalamazoo, Michigan. With plans to expand retail distribution by differentiating Epiphone dealers from Gibson dealers, Gibson began production of a new line of "Kalamazoo-made and designed" Epiphones in 1959. One such Epiphone instrument was the Wilshire. First released in 1960 the Wilshire featured two P90 pickups, a 3 on a side headstock and a solid mahogany body and one piece neck. It is little surprise given its Kalamazoo origins that this guitar would share many features with its Gibson cousin the Les Paul Jr. However unlike the Les Paul Jr. the 62 Epiphone Wilshire provided two P90 pickups, an intonatable bridge, and a double cutaway body that allowed full fretboard acess. This arrangement offered an extremely functional and versatile alternative. The Wilshire also features the original 1960's rounded neck profile, Vintage Kluson with plastic buttons. Includes original style hard case, numbered certificate of authenticity in leatherette binder, vintage-style coiled guitar cord, commemorative picks, commemorative t-shirt,and a 1962-style thin leather strap.For over a decade from 1959 through early 1970 Epiphone solid body guitars and basses were produced in limited numbers right along side some of the greatest Gibson's of all time. These Epiphone guitars represented some of the highest quality and best sounding instruments of their generation. They provided unique shapes, pickup arrangements, and tonal signatures not seen on comparable Gibson models of the day. Under appreciated at the time of their release numerous artists through the years have recognized the unique appeal of these guitars. Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Paul Gilbert and Steve Marriot are but a few of the artist that have embraced the tone and build quality of these Kalamazoo built Epiphone solid body instruments. |
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Epiphone Firebird Studio Worn Cherry $449 This Epiphone electric guitar delivers everything players love about the Gibson Firebird studio-a mahogany body, set mahogany neck, and Alnico Classic humbuckers-and wraps it all in a gorgeous, finish. The Firebird Studio guitar has a 24-3/4" scale, dot fretboard inlays, stopbar tailpiece, and chrome hardware. |
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Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist Acoustic Guitar Faded Cherry $249.99 A true legend of acoustic instruments, the Gibson Hummingbird was first introduced in 1960 as Gibson's earliest square-shoulder dreadnought. The Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist is a no-frills edition of a classic acoustic guitar that features a solid spruce top, mahogany backs and sides for a warm, natural acoustic tone. The 25.5" scale mahogany neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard that facilitates fast picking styles. Appointments include a sculpted tortoise shell pickguard and split parallel fingerboard inlays. The Epiphone Hummingbird Artist Guitar possesses all the power you expect from a dreadnought and has strong bass tones that are favored by country and bluegrass players. |
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Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist Acoustic Guitar Ebony $249.99 A true legend of acoustic instruments, the Gibson Hummingbird was first introduced in 1960 as Gibson's earliest square-shoulder dreadnought. The Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist is a no-frills edition of a classic acoustic guitar that features a solid spruce top, mahogany backs and sides for a warm, natural acoustic tone. The 25.5" scale mahogany neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard that facilitates fast picking styles. Appointments include a sculpted tortoise shell pickguard and split parallel fingerboard inlays. The Epiphone Hummingbird Artist Guitar possesses all the power you expect from a dreadnought and has strong bass tones that are favored by country and bluegrass players. |
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Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst $249.99 A true legend of acoustic instruments, the Gibson Hummingbird was first introduced in 1960 as Gibson's earliest square-shoulder dreadnought. The Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist is a no-frills edition of a classic acoustic guitar that features a solid spruce top, mahogany backs and sides for a warm, natural acoustic tone. The 25.5" scale mahogany neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard that facilitates fast picking styles. Appointments include a sculpted tortoise shell pickguard and split parallel fingerboard inlays. The Epiphone Hummingbird Artist Guitar possesses all the power you expect from a dreadnought and has strong bass tones that are favored by country and bluegrass players. |
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Epiphone EB-0 Electric Bass Ebony $199.99 Authorized by Gibson, with the EB-0 Electric Bass, Epiphone has brought back a classic bass guitar of the early '60s. Based on the SG, this guitar-sized (30-1/2" scale) electric bass is a great axe for anyone not quite large enough for a full-size bass. Though small and light, the Epiphone EB-0 Bass has huge sound, and full-size people can play it too. |
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Epiphone EB-0 Electric Bass Cherry $199.99 Authorized by Gibson, with the EB-0 Electric Bass, Epiphone has brought back a classic bass guitar of the early '60s. Based on the SG, this guitar-sized (30-1/2" scale) electric bass is a great axe for anyone not quite large enough for a full-size bass. Though small and light, the Epiphone EB-0 Bass has huge sound, and full-size people can play it too. |
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Epiphone G-400 Left-Handed Electric Guitar and All Access Amp Pack $464 Rock your heart out with this Epiphone G-400 guitar package that gives left-handed players all the equipment needed for a zero-fuss setup and excellent sound. Epiphone G-400 Lefty SG Electric Guitar The Epiphone G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '62 SG with solid mahogany body and slim-tapered set mahogany neck. Separate volume and tone controls for each of the high-output Alnico V humbuckers give you complete control of your sound. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty.Epiphone All Access Amp Pack The Epiphone All Access Amplifier Pack includes the Epiphone Studio 15R amplifier, a gig bag, quartz digital guitar tuner, premium guitar strap, 20' audio cable, and headphones. Studio 15R Amp The Epiphone Studio 15R is the perfect beginners amplifier with 2-channels, 15 Watts of power and an 8" speaker. Features include an FX loop, reverb, and a headphone jack that lets you practice anytime without disturbing those around you. |
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Epiphone 1958 Explorer Electric Guitar Ebony $499 The Epiphone 1958 Explorer Electric Guitar is based on the '58 Gibson design that ushered in the space age! The 1958 Explorer features a 24-3/4"-scale maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Two Alnico Classic humbuckers give it its rock 'n' roll voice, with one tone and two volume knobs and a three-way switch for shifting from rhythm to high-altitude leads. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty. |
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Epiphone Lefty G-400 Cherry $364 The Epiphone Left-Handed G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '62 SG with solid mahogany body and slim-taper mahogany neck. Separate volume and tone controls for each of the high-output humbuckers give you complete control of your sound. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide more sustain and string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty. |
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Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro Electric Guitar Ebony $499 Epiphone's history and association with Les Paul dates way back to the days when Les, working at the Epiphone factory on 14th St. in New York, created the world's first electric guitar. Over the years, Les continued to work closely with Epiphone by reviewing new product ideas and offering suggestions. The Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro electric guitar combines the best of Les Paul's original design with new features that set this Epiphone guitar apart. Professional Electronics. The Les Paul Traditional Pro uses Epiphone's 4-wire, nickel/silver base humbuckers with newly tooled, USA-style bobbins. In the neck position is the Alnico Classic Pro humbucker with Alnico-II warm, thick vintage tone and open zebra coils. It's uniquely paired with Epiphone's ProBucker-3 humbucker. An inspired by version of Gibson's BurstBucker-3, the Les Paul guitar features unevenly wound coils and Alnico-II magnets that replicate that "Patent Applied for" airy tone. You'll love the way they sound! To top it all off, both volume controls feature push/pull potentiometers allowing you to coil-split each pickup for single-coil sounds. Combined with the 3-way toggle, you get 6 unique sounds from one great Les Paul guitar. Tone Woods with Great Feel! The Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro guitar has a solid mahogany back with a carved top and a solid mahogany neck that's hand-fitted and glued into the body for excellent neck-to-body contact and acting almost like one continuous piece of wood. The guitar neck features a SlimTaper™ D profile with a smooth and fast "worn" type finish on the back of the neck and body. Loaded with premium add-ons! Other features on the Epiphone Les Paul included quality Grover tuners, a traditional cream colored pickguard, LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge/stopbar and Epiphone's own StrapLocks. Like every Epiphone, the electric guitar features their Limited Lifetime warranty backed by world famous 24/7/365 day Gibson Customer Service. |
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Epiphone AJ-200SCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural Chrome Hardware $299 The Epiphone AJ-200SCE is one of the best values in the acoustic guitar industry. Since it's introduction in 1998 with the premiere of Epiphone's Advanced Jumbo acoustics, the AJ-200SCE has provided quality acoustic-electric ingredients for far less than you would expect to pay. Solid-top tone and AJ body shape The Epiphone AJ-200SCE guitar boasts a solid Spruce top that actually improves with age. Combined with a warm-sounding select Mahogany body, its Advanced Jumbo design provides brilliant highs and powerful bass without the typical mid-range "muddiness" associated with normal dreadnoughts. And, its generous and elegant Venetian cutaway enables you to access the Epiphone guitar's upper frets with ease. Premium electronics Updated with Epiphone's eSonic preamp and NanoFlex pickup system, the Epiphone AJ-200SCE guitar comes alive when plugged in. Made in cooperation with Shadow Germany, the eSonic preamp features a built-in, easy to use tuner. When engaged, the acoustic-electric guitar's output is automatically muted—with no "popping" noise—making the Epiphone guitar a perfect choice for stage use. You can even push in the "tuner" button and unplug the guitar without a loud "pop." Other controls on this state-of-the-art preamp include Master Volume, Bass, Treble, EQ Shape, Low Battery indicator and a Phase switch to help eliminate unwanted feedback. The preamp uses two 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight, but provide significantly longer life than old-fashioned, heavy 9V batteries. Under the PR-5E's compensated saddle, is Shadow's proprietary NanoFlex, low-impedance pickup. Not a piezo, this unique flexible sensing material features integrated active electronics and picks up not only string vibration but also top and body vibrations as well for a truly acoustic tone without the harshness of piezos. Premium features Other features on the Epiphone AJ-200SCE guitar include 14:1 ratio tuners, Rosewood fingerboard, multi-bound body and inlaid soundhole rosette. As with most Epiphone acoustics, the AJ-200SCE also features Epiphone's famous "SlimTaper" neck profile for fast and easy fingering without fatigue. Peace of mind The AJ-200SCE acoustic-electric guitar comes with the Epiphone Lifetime Limited Warranty featuring Gibson 24/7/360 Customer Service and guarantees the Epiphone guitar against defects in materials or workmanship. |
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Epiphone Goth G-400 Electric Guitar Satin Black $299 This back in black menace definitely sends a message even before you start playing it. The Epiphone Goth G-400 Electric Guitar is a twisted version of the Gibson '62 SG with solid mahogany body and slim-tapered set mahogany neck. The rosewood fingerboard has a VII inlay at the 12th fret and the headstock is highlighted with a Celtic cross. The deep SG styled double-cutaways let you reach all 22 frets with ease. Separate volume and tone controls for each of the open-coil high-output Alnico V humbuckers give you complete control of your sound. The Goth G-400 is bathed in a satin black finish and sports black-chrome hardware. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty. |
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Epiphone EJ-200CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $449 The Epiphone EJ-200CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is Epiphone's version of the Gibson classic, the guitar you've seen in the hands of everyone from Elvis to Emmylou. Jumbo maple body with a select spruce top, Moustache bridge, gold hardware, and crown inlays on the fingerboard. Beautiful to behold, it has huge sound that you can easily amplify via the electronics. The eSonic preamp The eSonic preamp with built-in tuner features studio quality fidelity, premiere dynamics, and greatly increased harmonic content, resulting in uncompromising acoustic guitar realism. The preamp is equipped with a very accurate chromatic tuner. When the tuner button is activated, the tuner, there will be no output signal from the guitar. The tuner button can also be used as a mute function. By activating the tuner, you can avoid the loud pops when plugging in.NanoFlex pickup The term "Nanoflex" refers to its ultra thin (nano-like) profile and its flexibility that allows it to conform to any surface shape. This assures complete guitar-to-pickup-to-saddle contact. Unlike other under-saddle pickups, the Nanoflex design utilizes 7 highly-sensitive and ultra-responsive layers of sensor material to not only sense the vibrations of the strings but the vibrations of the guitar body as well. The Nanoflex is the first pickup to incorporate active amplification directly at the pickup. As a result, the signal does not pass through even a single millimeter of the wire and therefore, the signal quality is uncompromised. |
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Epiphone EJ-200CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst $449 The Epiphone EJ-200CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is Epiphone's version of the Gibson classic, the guitar you've seen in the hands of everyone from Elvis to Emmylou. Jumbo maple body with a select spruce top, Moustache bridge, gold hardware, and crown inlays on the fingerboard. Beautiful to behold, it has huge sound that you can easily amplify via the electronics. The eSonic preamp The eSonic preamp with built-in tuner features studio quality fidelity, premiere dynamics, and greatly increased harmonic content, resulting in uncompromising acoustic guitar realism. The preamp is equipped with a very accurate chromatic tuner. When the tuner button is activated, the tuner, there will be no output signal from the guitar. The tuner button can also be used as a mute function. By activating the tuner, you can avoid the loud pops when plugging in.NanoFlex pickup The term "Nanoflex" refers to its ultra thin (nano-like) profile and its flexibility that allows it to conform to any surface shape. This assures complete guitar-to-pickup-to-saddle contact. Unlike other under-saddle pickups, the Nanoflex design utilizes 7 highly-sensitive and ultra-responsive layers of sensor material to not only sense the vibrations of the strings but the vibrations of the guitar body as well. The Nanoflex is the first pickup to incorporate active amplification directly at the pickup. As a result, the signal does not pass through even a single millimeter of the wire and therefore, the signal quality is uncompromised. |
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Epiphone EJ-200CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black $449 The Epiphone EJ-200CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar is Epiphone's version of the Gibson classic, the guitar you've seen in the hands of everyone from Elvis to Emmylou. Jumbo maple body with a select spruce top, Moustache bridge, gold hardware, and crown inlays on the fingerboard. Beautiful to behold, it has huge sound that you can easily amplify via the electronics. The eSonic preamp The eSonic preamp with built-in tuner features studio quality fidelity, premiere dynamics, and greatly increased harmonic content, resulting in uncompromising acoustic guitar realism. The preamp is equipped with a very accurate chromatic tuner. When the tuner button is activated, the tuner, there will be no output signal from the guitar. The tuner button can also be used as a mute function. By activating the tuner, you can avoid the loud pops when plugging in.NanoFlex pickup The term "Nanoflex" refers to its ultra thin (nano-like) profile and its flexibility that allows it to conform to any surface shape. This assures complete guitar-to-pickup-to-saddle contact. Unlike other under-saddle pickups, the Nanoflex design utilizes 7 highly-sensitive and ultra-responsive layers of sensor material to not only sense the vibrations of the strings but the vibrations of the guitar body as well. The Nanoflex is the first pickup to incorporate active amplification directly at the pickup. As a result, the signal does not pass through even a single millimeter of the wire and therefore, the signal quality is uncompromised. |
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Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-200 Artist Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst $199.99 From its inaugural appearance in 1937, Gibson's J-200 set a standard others have been trying to match ever since. Today, nearly 71 years later, Epiphone offers an affordable, no-frills version of the "King of the Flat-tops." The Limited-Edition Epiphone EJ-200 Artist is a super-jumbo acoustic guitar that features a select spruce top, maple backs and sides, and a 25.5"-scale maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The instrument has a well-balanced tone and is made to have the projection that lets you be heard in any ensemble. |
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Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-200 Artist Acoustic Guitar Ebony $199.99 From its inaugural appearance in 1937, Gibson's J-200 set a standard others have been trying to match ever since. Today, nearly 71 years later, Epiphone offers an affordable, no-frills version of the "King of the Flat-tops." The Limited-Edition Epiphone EJ-200 Artist is a super-jumbo acoustic guitar that features a select spruce top, maple backs and sides, and a 25.5"-scale maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The instrument has a well-balanced tone and is made to have the projection that lets you be heard in any ensemble. |
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Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-200 Artist Acoustic Guitar Natural $199.99 From its inaugural appearance in 1937, Gibson's J-200 set a standard others have been trying to match ever since. Today, nearly 71 years later, Epiphone offers an affordable, no-frills version of the "King of the Flat-tops." The Limited-Edition Epiphone EJ-200 Artist is a super-jumbo acoustic guitar that features a select spruce top, maple backs and sides, and a 25.5"-scale maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The instrument has a well-balanced tone and is made to have the projection that lets you be heard in any ensemble. |
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Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Guitar Ebony $799 Deep, articulate tone and classic semi-hollowbody style are the hallmarks of the Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass. The maple body, mahogany center block, set maple neck, and rosewood fretboard conspire to create a sweet-playing bass you won't want to put down. Has a single low-impedance JCB-1 humbucker with VariTone control, as well as traditional volume and tone knobs. Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays, body binding, and Jack's signature across the headstock set it apart.Jack Casady, electric rock bass player extraordinaire, worked closely with Gibson and Epiphone to create this tasty signature model. It's a long-scale, hollowbody electric bass constructed loosely around his vintage 1972 Gibson Les Paul Signature bass, discovered in a New York instrument shop in the mid '80s. Starting from there, Jack spent a lot of energy working with a pickup designer from Epiphone putting together a new humbucker to reside in his signature model. Together they nailed down a passive pickup and control section that delivered tone so pure and natural it'll give you goose bumps. The pickup is a special low-impedance model (the JCB-1), which produces a bass sound high impedance pickups and active electronics can't match.The controls - a volume, tone, and versatile VariTone knob - produce enough variation for any situation. The bass has a unique and high-quality transformer with a 3-way impedance selector which eliminates the need for active circuitry while giving the low-impedance signal from the pickup a boost. The pickup impedance selector (VariTone) allows for sounds from clear and clean with acoustic vibe to deep, round, and growling rock authority.The body construction is unique, too. It's not a true semi-hollow or hollow body, but a hybrid that combines the best from both designs. Under the bridge is a mahogany center block that adds sustain and helps to fight feedback. This construction allows the top to vibrate freely, giving the bass guitar a more natural, woody tone.The Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass is as unique as Jack, with a vibe, tone, and innovative features all its own. |
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Epiphone Epiphone Ltd. Ed. 1966 G-400 Ebony $349 The Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '66 SG with a solid mahogany body and slim-taper set mahogany neck. Some subtle-yet-significant differences make this one special. Instead of the small, lower horn-only pickguard, it has the larger pickguard so there aren't any pickup mounting rings around the high-output Alnico Classic humbuckers (the '66 SG had P-90 pickups). Separate volume and tone controls for each of the pickups give you complete control of your sound. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide more sustain and make string changing easier. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. |
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Epiphone Epiphone Ltd. Ed. 1966 G-400 Silverburst $349 The Epiphone Limited Edition 1966 G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '66 SG with a solid mahogany body and slim-taper set mahogany neck. Some subtle-yet-significant differences make this one special. Instead of the small, lower horn-only pickguard, it has the larger pickguard so there aren't any pickup mounting rings around the high-output Alnico Classic humbuckers (the '66 SG had P-90 pickups). Separate volume and tone controls for each of the pickups give you complete control of your sound. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide more sustain and make string changing easier. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. |
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Epiphone Wilshire 1962 Reissue Electric Guitar White $2899 Epiphone has introduced the Epiphone Historic Custom USA collection. The first in the series of reissues is the 1962 Wilshire in Cherry. Made in Nashville, Tennessee in cooperation with the Gibson Custom Shop and limited to only 100 instruments worldwide, it combines impeccable attention to detail and historic accuracy. In 1957 in an effort to bolster their stand up bass business Gibson purchased their arch rival the Epiphone Guitar Company and moved production to Kalamazoo, Michigan. With plans to expand retail distribution by differentiating Epiphone dealers from Gibson dealers, Gibson began production of a new line of "Kalamazoo-made and designed" Epiphones in 1959. One such Epiphone instrument was the Wilshire. First released in 1960 the Wilshire featured two P90 pickups, a 3 on a side headstock and a solid mahogany body and one piece neck. It is little surprise given its Kalamazoo origins that this guitar would share many features with its Gibson cousin the Les Paul Jr. However unlike the Les Paul Jr. the 62 Epiphone Wilshire provided two P90 pickups, an intonatable bridge, and a double cutaway body that allowed full fretboard acess. This arrangement offered an extremely functional and versatile alternative. The Wilshire also features the original 1960's rounded neck profile, Vintage Kluson with plastic buttons. Includes original style hard case, numbered certificate of authenticity in leatherette binder, vintage-style coiled guitar cord, commemorative picks, commemorative t-shirt,and a 1962-style thin leather strap.For over a decade from 1959 through early 1970 Epiphone solid body guitars and basses were produced in limited numbers right along side some of the greatest Gibson's of all time. These Epiphone guitars represented some of the highest quality and best sounding instruments of their generation. They provided unique shapes, pickup arrangements, and tonal signatures not seen on comparable Gibson models of the day. Under appreciated at the time of their release numerous artists through the years have recognized the unique appeal of these guitars. Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Paul Gilbert and Steve Marriot are but a few of the artist that have embraced the tone and build quality of these Kalamazoo built Epiphone solid body instruments. |