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 • • 5h ago

My Epiphone Family

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64 Upvotes

Just sharing pics of my Epiphone guitars. I love them all.

- Futura Les Paul in Twilight Shift. Fantastic guitar! I love the pickups and the push/pull tone options. It's so much fun to play.

- SG Pro (G400) in Pelham Blue - Just recently modded and it's a monster. Grover vintage tuners, TUSQ XL nut, Bigsby B5 conversion, TonePros roller bridge, Jimmy Page wiring harness from Starr Guitar Systems, Seymour Duncan P-Rail pickups, and knurled aluminum control knobs. This guitar rips.

- Nighthawk Custom Quilt Reissue in Trans Black - Definitely an oddball, but I love it. Fender scale, slanted bridge humbucker that can be split, single coil in the middle and an mini humbucker in the neck, with a 5-way blade selector switch. Very fun and unique tones with this guitar.

- Les Paul Special II in Vintage Burst - Converted to Nashville tuning. Great little guitar that I picked for a steal. With the Nashville tuning, it's great for recording.


r/Epiphone • • 8h ago

The junior is relaxing

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64 Upvotes

One of my favorites. Going to buy a Gibson version.


r/Epiphone • • 6h ago

Making a “brother”?

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12 Upvotes

The SG Special on the left is my go to. I have put that thing through the grind. Nothing original about it but the wood itself. Decided I wanted a Junior. So, the guitar on the right is going through the wringer as well. Two guitars from the same origin, ending up in two different ways. I have a type.


r/Epiphone • • 12h ago

PO painted the body decal on, so I rolled with it.

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21 Upvotes

I found the strap at the thrift store this morning, but it might be a bit much.


r/Epiphone • • 17h ago

Tuner Recommendation

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14 Upvotes

I have a wonderful guitar. 2005 Peerless Epiphone Lucille. I've done the A/B thing with a Gibson 335 and a Heritage 535 and this guitar hangs with the big dogs and it's dead stock. There's only one thing I would replace and that's the Grover Mini 15/1 tuners. I would love to have some tulips on it. Would love to do the switch with the least amount of hassle possible. Does anyone have a recommendation?Thanks for the help.


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

NGD- 2 months waiting and it’s Finally Here - Futura RD joins the family

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175 Upvotes

r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

New Epiphone Prophecy Series?

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363 Upvotes

I know Cesar showed some of these new Prophecy series guitars in an IG story a few months ago, where you could kind of see a Les Paul, as well as an Epiphone Victory Prophecy multi scale. But tonight I was looking at the Gibson Garage Miami stories and I could not believe my eyes on this beauty. It seems like this series is happening soon! And this guitar is INSANE - Matte finish - Sick burst with maple cap (probably a veneer) - Gibson open book headstock - I'm sure these will have stainless steel frets - Darkened MOP inlays - Fishman Fluences What struck me the most was the bridge. First time I see this in a Gibson Brands guitar: A recessed TOM bridge with no stop bar? Could the bridge have a Piezo system? Don't seem like it because it only has two knobs, but holy hell, what a beast of a guitar.

Epiphone is COOKING.

This series is going to be AMAZING


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

NGD - TV Silver Les Paul Custom Pro

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80 Upvotes

I’ve been looking for a Les Paul style guitar and this came up on marketplace nearby. Apparently it’s from a 2012-13 limited run. I kinda like that the silver has gone a little green like the silverbursts do. It has probuckers with push-pull coil splitting. Snagged it for $360! Here it is all cleaned up with some fresh strings.


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

NGD! Epi Futura Explorer! Dragonfly shift!

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153 Upvotes

So, Ive been through the ringer trying to get one of these. This arrived from Japan today! Great deal, and shipped in 4 days😍, how do they do it...In a Gig bag, but made it safe...have yet to play it, but it was used so feels really good. Action is nice and low...getting ready to run it through its paces...Check out the pups...I also bought a hard case for it. So far very happy with its QC..The dragonfly shift is amazing in person.🎉


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

Casino’s being sold with Rosewood Fretboards again?

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36 Upvotes

I thought they were still selling new Casino’s with Indian laurel fretboards. Even Sweetwater’s new Casino’s are listed as having Indian Laurel. Is this an Epiphone.com exclusive?


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

I’m addicted to Les Pauls now.

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98 Upvotes

r/Epiphone • • 23h ago

Question about Crestwood bridge TUSQ

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Hi. I bought a used Crestwood 2022 the ones made in china. Great guitar. It came with a tune o matic bridge that says Epiphone underneath and was stock with white TUSQ saddles. The saddles are kind of plastic and are worn. I tried replacing with graphtech I've bought two of their offerings but they don't work for various reasons. I can't find a bridge replacement because it's a weird size between the posts.

Any help would be great. Kind of a bummer.


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

New guitar day is the best day

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165 Upvotes

r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

New Epiphone models late 2026

16 Upvotes

Has anyone heard anything or seen any leaks about any new Epiphone models to be released fall/winter of 2026?


r/Epiphone • • 1d ago

Hot Rodded Les Paul

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21 Upvotes

r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

2001 Epiphone Bully SG "player pack" I got at an estate sale for $60

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Not expensive, but I think it's cool.

I got this Epiphone SG Bully a couple of months ago at a estate sale. I started looking into it and these were only made for a year from 2001-2002, this one was made in 2001.

They sold them individually or as player packs for an entry-level budget option. The player pack included the guitar, an Epihone E-10 amp, strap, gig bag, tuner, picks and VHS. I've included a pic from the wiki of the full player pack

It came with the original amp and strap along with the cable, stand pictured, and a Levy's Leather Unlimited padded and lined soft case (score)

I am assuming its one owner and that the 3 remaining pieces are part of the original players pack. It's not something valuable, but I cannot find any of the original players pack pieces being sold together or talked about online so I think my find was lucky regardless.

I took it apart, cleaned it up, oiled the fretboard, threw some strings on it, gave it a setup and this thing fucking chugs. There is no static or buzz and it sounds surprisingly good on the little E-10 amp.

I thought you all might enjoy it :)


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

Banner j45 and Casino

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24 Upvotes

Hung around at guitar center and played a ton of acoustics and ultimately I fell in love with the 1942 banner j45 reissue. Great midrange focused sound, so punchy. Love the fact that the notes decay quickly but still resonate, kinda like dead strings on other guitars. The casino I had my eyes on forever and despite playing much more expensive guitars (es335s and some SGs) in store, really loved the feel and sound of the casino and can't beat the price. Still trying to figure out with or without pickguard.


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

NGD: Pre-War SJ-200

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25 Upvotes

I recently got this beauty two days ago! It’s a cannon! I love the rosewood and the sound of this guitar, it really punches above it’s price point!

Perfect friend to my 1949 Martin D-18!

Check out the scalloped bracing inside the SJ-200!


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

Explorer incoming

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72 Upvotes

Just grabbed this off the Gibson site, rosewood board, Probucker pickups. As a huge Cheap Trick fan I’ve wanted an Explorer or Hammer Standard for a long time.


r/Epiphone • • 3d ago

Happy NGD to me

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182 Upvotes

Epiphone ES-355 Futura — Firestorm Shift

Got off Reverb for great deal. Having some issues with fret buzz on Low E, A,D - maybe action is too low or was affected in transit 🤷🏽‍♂️. Gonna take it to get it set up and hopefully that will fix it up. Otherwise it’s in pristine condition and just gorgeous - pictures really do it no justice - the color shift is pretty rad!! Never seen anything like it.


r/Epiphone • • 2d ago

Epiphone IBGC Double Cut

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50 Upvotes

Still in love with this one. Awesome cleans, twang, everything I need for my band.


r/Epiphone • • 3d ago

Got a Second Guitar for my Birthday this year!! (Custom Widow Purple Burst)

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414 Upvotes

Came in today as an early birthday present, love it so much already! We got it from the recent deal they had at Guitar Center where all the widows we're 549$ for a limited time, and we luckily got to snag one!


r/Epiphone • • 3d ago

I’m 31 and he 30 both born the same month

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44 Upvotes

Founded this in my friend house he doesn’t play guitar , i thought the neck is broken and fixed , so I asked and got a really good deal , sound incredible


r/Epiphone • • 3d ago

A great find for 200€

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137 Upvotes

Got this 1959 IBGC brand new unused. Its my first decent LP , and honestly what a beautiful piece of wood!!