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INSPIRED BY GIBSON CUSTOM

COVETED VINTAGE GIBSON DESIGNS, NOW FOR EVERY STAGE

DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIBSON CUSTOM, THIS PREMIUM EPIPHONE COLLECTION RECREATES SOME OF THE MOST ICONIC ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITARS IN HISTORY

DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIBSON CUSTOM, THIS PREMIUM EPIPHONE COLLECTION RECREATES SOME OF THE MOST ICONIC ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITARS IN HISTORY

1959 LES PAUL STANDARD

ICED TEA BURST, TOBACCO BURST, FACTORY BURST, OR WASHED CHERRY SUNBURST

In 1959, the solid body Les Paul™ matured into its now-classic form — with newly invented humbucking pickups and a beautiful burst finish. This stunning recreation of that most renowned of instruments features a solid mahogany body with a carved hard maple cap with a AAA figured maple veneer, a comfortable 1959 rounded medium C neck profile, Gibson “open book” headstock, Gibson USA Custombucker pickups, and 50s-era wiring.

1959 LES PAUL STANDARD

ICED TEA BURST, TOBACCO BURST, FACTORY BURST, OR WASHED CHERRY SUNBURST

In 1959, the solid body Les Paul™ matured into its now-classic form — with newly invented humbucking pickups and a beautiful burst finish. This stunning recreation of that most renowned of instruments features a solid mahogany body with a carved hard maple cap with a AAA figured maple veneer, a comfortable 1959 rounded medium C neck profile, Gibson “open book” headstock, Gibson USA Custombucker pickups, and 50s-era wiring.

1963 LES PAUL SG CUSTOM WITH MAESTRO VIBROLA

CLASSIC WHITE

Made in collaboration with Gibson Custom, 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™. The premium appointments the model is known and loved for are all present here, including a one-piece mahogany neck with a long neck tenon, a SlimTaper™ profile, and a bound ebony fretboard.

1963 LES PAUL SG CUSTOM WITH MAESTRO VIBROLA

CLASSIC WHITE

Made in collaboration with Gibson Custom, 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™. The premium appointments the model is known and loved for are all present here, including a one-piece mahogany neck with a long neck tenon, a SlimTaper™ profile, and a bound ebony fretboard.

1959 ES-355

CHERRY RED, CLASSIC WHITE, EBONY VOS

In partnership with Gibson Custom, Epiphone is proud to release 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 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for sustain and feedback resistance, a one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and an ebony fretboard that is adorned with block mother of pearl inlays.

1959 ES-355

CHERRY RED, CLASSIC WHITE, EBONY VOS

In partnership with Gibson Custom, Epiphone is proud to release 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 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for sustain and feedback resistance, a one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and an ebony fretboard that is adorned with block mother of pearl inlays.

LES PAUL CUSTOM

EBONY, ALPINE WHITE

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 lineup. Replete with all of the classy “tuxedo” appointments that the model is known for, this beautiful guitar has a one-piece mahogany neck with the Gibson Custom LP Custom profile, an ebony fretboard, and mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays.

LES PAUL CUSTOM

EBONY, ALPINE WHITE

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 lineup. Replete with all of the classy “tuxedo” appointments that the model is known for, this beautiful guitar has a one-piece mahogany neck with the Gibson Custom LP Custom profile, an ebony fretboard, and mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays.

1942 BANNER J-45

VINTAGE SUNBURST

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. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid red spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays.

1942 BANNER J-45

VINTAGE SUNBURST

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. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid red spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays.

1957 SJ-200

ANTIQUE NATURAL, VINTAGE SUNBURST

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. This impressive guitar features a thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top supported by scalloped X-bracing, solid figured maple back and sides, and a flame maple neck with a C-profile, laurel fretboard, and graduated crown mother of pearl inlays.

1957 SJ-200

ANTIQUE NATURAL, VINTAGE SUNBURST

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. This impressive guitar features a thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top supported by scalloped X-bracing, solid figured maple back and sides, and a flame maple neck with a C-profile, laurel fretboard, and graduated crown mother of pearl inlays.

1963 FIREBIRD I & V

SILVER MIST, HEATHER POLY, INVERNESS GREEN
FROST BLUE, EMBER RED

When it was launched in 1963, the Firebird™ symbolized innovation and style, featuring Gibson’s first neck-through-body construction and the sleek contours that defined its distinctive aesthetic—a design crafted during the classic car era by renowned automotive designer Ray Dietrich. Now, Epiphone and Gibson Custom have teamed up to create authentic replicas of the original design with the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I and 1963 Firebird V.

1963 FIREBIRD I & V

SILVER MIST, HEATHER POLY, INVERNESS GREEN
FROST BLUE, EMBER RED

When it was launched in 1963, the Firebird™ symbolized innovation and style, featuring Gibson’s first neck-through-body construction and the sleek contours that defined its distinctive aesthetic—a design crafted during the classic car era by renowned automotive designer Ray Dietrich. Now, Epiphone and Gibson Custom have teamed up to create authentic replicas of the original design with the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I and 1963 Firebird V.

ADAM JONES 1979 LES PAUL CUSTOM

ANTIQUE SILVERBURST

Epiphone has partnered with Adam Jones and Gibson Custom to create a new model that pays tribute to what Adam calls “one of my top favorite guitars of all time”—his Silverburst 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom. We are proud to bring this favorite Les Paul to more stages with the release of the Adam Jones Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Silverburst.

ADAM JONES 1979 LES PAUL CUSTOM

ANTIQUE SILVERBURST

Epiphone has partnered with Adam Jones and Gibson Custom to create a new model that pays tribute to what Adam calls “one of my top favorite guitars of all time”—his Silverburst 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom. We are proud to bring this favorite Les Paul to more stages with the release of the Adam Jones Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Silverburst.

THE KORINA FLYING V™

BLACK OR WHITE PICKGUARD,
RIGHT-HANDED OR LEFT-HANDED

In 1958, the year they were introduced, Gibson shipped only 81 Flying Vs. Its unorthodox design was ahead of its time. But as years passed and the style caught on, their value as collectibles grew. This recreation is made with a Korina body and neck, like the originals, and equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard, gold hardware, and top-notch electronics.

THE KORINA FLYING V™

BLACK OR WHITE PICKGUARD,
RIGHT-HANDED OR LEFT-HANDED

In 1958, the year they were introduced, Gibson shipped only 81 Flying Vs. Its unorthodox design was ahead of its time. But as years passed and the style caught on, their value as collectibles grew. This recreation is made with a Korina body and neck, like the originals, and equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard, gold hardware, and top-notch electronics.

THE KORINA EXPLORER™

BLACK OR WHITE PICKGUARD,
RIGHT-HANDED OR LEFT-HANDED

Even rarer than the Flying V, the original Gibson Explorers numbered only 19. The Explorer’s angular space-age design, outrageous in 1958, is now legendary. This recreation is made with a Korina body and neck, like the originals, and equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard, gold hardware, and top-notch electronics.

THE KORINA EXPLORER™

BLACK OR WHITE PICKGUARD,
RIGHT-HANDED OR LEFT-HANDED

Even rarer than the Flying V, the original Gibson Explorers numbered only 19. The Explorer’s angular space-age design, outrageous in 1958, is now legendary. This recreation is made with a Korina body and neck, like the originals, and equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard, gold hardware, and top-notch electronics.

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THE CASE

INSPIRED BY LIFTON™ LEATHER GOODS

Bringing the classic package and added value to this collection, each Inspired by Gibson Custom model comes with a rugged and stylish, plush-lined, era-inspired hardshell case to provide excellent protection for your Inspired by Gibson Custom guitar.

THE CASE

INSPIRED BY LIFTON™ LEATHER GOODS

Bringing the classic package and added value to this collection, each Inspired by Gibson Custom model comes with a rugged and stylish, plush-lined, era-inspired hardshell case to provide excellent protection for your Inspired by Gibson Custom guitar.

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