Usually it's the first letter on the serial number go here to decode: www.guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx
Epiphone was a company all it's own at one time, owned by a luthier, and named after is son, "Epi." As Epiphone made quality instruments, Gibson purchased the rights to the name, at which point Gibson became responsible for the construction of Epiphone guitars. But, Epiphone makes Epiphone guitars, not Gibson. Gibson is only responsible for providing the materials and the construction regulations. Some would even choose an Epiphone over a Gibson.
The Epiphone Les Paul Special Bass is made of a solid mahogany body and neck.
Yes because epiphone are made by Gibson. epiphone are cheaper simply because they don't say Gibson.
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You can buy the Epiphone Firebird Guitar by Firebird at the epiphone website, eBay, or amazon. If you don't want to buy online, try any local music store.
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Epiphone is a musical instrument company originally founded in 1873, and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Epiphone made the first Explorer guitar in 1958. It was an angular shape that was considered ahead of it's time.
definitely the epiphone as epiphone is owned by Gibson ( a leading guitar brand ) the epiphone looks better and should sound way better. you can trust epiphone also i will be buying and epiphone sg for Christmas..
Epiphone is the brand/manufacturer of the guitar. Chances are pretty good it looks a lot like a guitar with 'Gibson' on it, but it cost a lot less.
Epiphone banjos are primarily manufactured in China. The brand, which is a subsidiary of Gibson, produces a range of musical instruments, including banjos, that are known for their quality and affordability. Some higher-end models may be produced in the United States, but the majority of Epiphone banjos available on the market are made overseas.
Epiphone was created in 1873.