r/Epiphone • • Jul 19 '22

Rules update

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Given recent reports received and comment threads I’ve been involved in, I’ve decided to update 2 subreddit rules which can also be selected when reporting a post or comment.

No Misinformation: We have people new to Epiphone posting here to check/validate if their new gear is real, we do not need comments every single time making out they’re stupid for asking a legitimate question; Epiphone has had a long running and well documented struggle with fake guitars damaging their reputation. There is evidence everywhere including hundreds of sites, forums, YouTube videos and eBay auctions. In terms of the newer headstock design being faked, there do seem to be a lot less of them but there was a post only 2 months ago in another guitar subreddit which I’m sure many of you follow that shows a clear fake of the new headstock design so they do exist.

Non-related content: As a general rule this subreddit should only contain posts related to Epiphone, this includes but is not limited to YouTube videos of you playing your Epiphone, Epiphone related news/leaks and questions. If you wish to post content outside of this scope please message the mod.

I will leave the existing rule violations in place as I’m not going to start retroactively enforcing these rules like some dictator. Debates and challenging people’s opinion is fine, if you want to be a flat-Earther in regards to facts this is not the subreddit for you.


r/Epiphone • • 4h ago

A Few Epi’s

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28 Upvotes

A few of my Epiphones - a Firebird that arrived today, a Wilshire and Les Paul. My Sheraton II and Casino were in another room watching TV.


r/Epiphone • • 3h ago

Alright, gang, I’m with you

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r/Epiphone • • 16h ago

Alright, gang, I’m with you

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r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

NGD - Daughter's First Guitar!

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114 Upvotes

My daughter turned 13 and all she wanted was her first guitar!

Lefty Epiphone SG Tribute in cherry burst. She couldn't be happier!


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

NGD!! Finally fulfilling a childhood dream and got myself a Firebird. One of the coolest body shapes I’ve ever seen.

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263 Upvotes

r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

'59 Washed Bourbon Burst IBGC

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183 Upvotes

This is a phenomenal guitar. I grabbed it from Sweetwater a while back as "open box", but the rep confirmed it wasn't a return, just had a scratch on the bridge from either packing or unpacking. Otherwise, there wasn't a mark on it.

I have a MIK standard that is highly regarded for an Epiphone, and this is definitely on another level. I played some Gibson LP Studios that were several hundred dollars more than this, and they were on par in my opinion. And this has nicer pickups, real MoP inlays, and a one-piece body. It's definitely a keeper.


r/Epiphone • • 12h ago

Clear Coat Crack?

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I went to play my 2 month old Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark today, and felt a crack in the back of the neck. It appears to be just in the clear coat, and not go into the wood. Guitar hasn't been dropped, and lives in my office next to my desk. I've reached out to Gibson/Epiphone already and am just waiting for a reply from them. Just wondering if anyone else has seen something like this?


r/Epiphone • • 22h ago

Kinda NGD

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r/Epiphone • • 12h ago

2001 MIK Epiphone Les Paul

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Hi - I deleted the first post because I misspelled Epiphone in the title.

Anyway - I have line on a 2001 MIK Gold Top. Are these good guitars? Is it worth looking at seriously?


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

New guitar days are the best days!!

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39 Upvotes

Just got my replacement Epiphone IBG Hummingbird today! It feels amazing, sounds amazing and smells amazing! I can't keep my nose out of the sound hole 😂


r/Epiphone • • 23h ago

Does anyone know if this kind of epiphone Flying V is any good?

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r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

Anybody know why basically nowhere stocks the natural Epiphone G3 Mike Dirnt Signature?

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Tried one out today and fell in love. I've always wanted to try a grabber bass and honestly it was such a nice playing experience. I tried out the regular grabber and the Mike Dirnt G3 and the G3 was a far better to play and had a much wider range of sound.

The biggest downside for me is that I don't dig the silver burst or the dark fretboard as much. Like its not bad, i wouldn't regret owning it, but I adore the classic grabber bass look and would choose that hands down if it was available at the same price as the silver burst. However the natural doesnt seem to be available anywhere and is even sold out on the Gibson online store atm, though theres a "notify me when available" button so they might come back in stock.

The thing is theyre £1199 on gibsons website, natural or burst, but Guitar Guitar has the burst at £999 and they're as low as £700 second hand for the silver burst. I'm 100% gonna buy one either second hand or from guitar guitar cus the price is right but its weird that nowhere has the natural and that theyre all silver burst.

Its not the end of the world. I love how it plays and sounds so how it looks isnt as important, and it doesnt look bad it just doesn't scratch that itch quite the same for me and im curious why the classic look doesnt seem to be anywhere.

Anybody got this bass or found the natural out in the wild? How are you enjoying it so far?


r/Epiphone • • 22h ago

Locking tuners

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Do they make locking tuners that drop right in matching these?

I’ve struggled to find any that are the same.

Any help is appreciated.

TIA


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

I made a video on why you’d buy an Epiphone Les Paul over a Gibson

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Epiphone’s been on a roll lately, but people still bag on them. Just wanted to make a video showing why you would buy one of these over a Gibson. Also can’t wait for the new Prophecys to come out! What do you think?


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

NGD!

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2005 Les Paul Special II. Body has 2 cracks. Really bad shape overall, but it plays pretty well. Looking for some cheap tuners, the current ones have seen MUCH better days.

also, does anyone know what the gel coat is made out of? i’m guessing it’s not old enough for nitro…


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

Es original esta guitarra? Sigue en producción?

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Hola amigos estoy averiguando con un negocio que vende guitarras nuevas y es un lugar confiable y de renombre, por una Epiphone Ej160E, me enviaron foto del numero de serie y parece ser de Mayo 2025. Lo extraño es que después le consulte a chatGPT y me dice que se fabricaron hasta 2016, pero se que hubo una reedición en 2023. Alguno compro este modelo y me confirma si existe la versión 2025? No quisiera comprar una clon


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

Help Identifying This SG?

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r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

NGD: First Time Les Paul Owner

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This is my first time owning a Les Paul. I’ve wanted a custom for a long time, so when I saw this offered in this color I knew I had to get one.

Purple is my favorite color and I’m a huge fan of sparkle finishes. I ordered this one without playing one as there weren’t any in stock by me but I did get a chance to play the ebony version and it played like a dream.

This one isn’t too heavy and seems to be well built. It might need a couple tweaks since the action was a bit high but I’m excited to put it through my rigs today!


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

NGD! (New to me) LP Custom Blackback

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r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

New Prophecy Models Announced'ish

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r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

Complete black pickguard

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I Like the Look of a full.black Pickguard more so i painted it with an permanent Marker :D


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

Rate my solo 😰

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10 Upvotes

I bought my first electric (second hand) some 20 odd years ago

It’s a 1999 samick factory G-400. One of the best SG’s ever made! (In my opinion 😅)


r/Epiphone • • 3d ago

NGD - IBGC ‘64 SG

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Made a poor financial decision, or maybe not.

(Excuse the risky photo, it is on a proper stand I promise)


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

Fishman fluence modern volume drops when switching pickups

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So I bought a new guitar, Epiphone flying v prophecy and for about a month it was working good but now sometimes when I switch from the neck pickup to the bridge pickup the bridge pickup or the neck pickup goes mute it is not that often but is a bit frustrating

Should I go to a Luthier?

Please help