Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom

Epiphone’s game-changing collaboration with the artisans at Gibson Custom brings premium Custom Shop tone and components to every stage. Featuring USA pickups, historically accurate Gibson “open book” headstocks, and one-piece necks, Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection will elevate your playing to a whole new level.

ELECTRIC MODELS

As part of the ongoing collaboration with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone is proud to introduce the flagship Les Paul™ Custom to the Inspired by Gibson Custom line-up. Replete with all the classy “tuxedo” appointments that the model is known for.

Made in collaboration with Gibson™ Custom, the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul™ Standard is Epiphone’s incredible recreation of the rare vintage classic, updated to be more authentic and true to the originals than ever. It features a mahogany body with a maple top with a AAA flame maple veneer

The 1959 ES-355, a stunning recreation of the preeminent ES™ model from the legendary class of 1959. It’s the top-of-the-line ES model in all its glory, from the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns and sonic experience. 

The Epiphone 1963 Les Paul SG With Maestro Vibrola is a stunning recreation of the classic vintage model. 1963 was the last year that the “Les Paul™” moniker was used on the SG™ Custom and the first year for the Maestro™ Vibrola™. 

All electric models feature Gibson USA pickups and a Inspired by Gibson Custom hard-shell case is included.

ACOUSTIC MODELS

Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson™ Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™, an incredible recreation of the legendary original “Workhorse” model from 1942. 

The Gibson J-180 has been the choice of rock, country, and pop royalty, including legendary artists like the Everly Brothers, Cat Stevens, Dwight Yoakam, and Billie Joe Armstrong, up to some of today’s most famous artists. In collaboration with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone is proud to release a new version of this player-favourite guitar.

The world-famous SJ-200 is known as the “King of the Flat-Tops,” and It’s been the choice of countless legends, from singing cowboys to country, folk, and rock icons, right up to some of today’s most popular artists. Now Epiphone, in collaboration with Gibson™ Custom, is proud to release the 1957 SJ-200. 

All Inspired by Gibson Custom acoustic models are stage and studio-ready with the built-in L.R. Baggs™ VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system and include a hard-shell case.

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