The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 2024 collection details and pricing

[@scottbogfoot]

None of these are on my short list but I'm chuffed for epiphone upping their game, to be seen if they'll deliver but their high ends have been exceptionally good for some time and even better qc since the inspired by Gibson stuff. If they use better woods, thicker tops and get the finish right all the time then I'm all for it!

[@jonkerr2050]

That 355!! That is literally my dream guitar. Take my money!

[@RipDeuce2]

They’re sure gonna take my money for that 355. That’s my dream guitar as well.

[@PROJECTM95]

The black beauty LPC with open book headstock…. FINALLY 😭🙌

[@garywebb5058]

I have the Custom Black Epiphone LP, The 1959 Epiphone LP, and Slash November Burst Epiphone LP. I think they are all quite good. I will be purchasing more. I think they are terrific and you get quite a lot for the money.

[@KINGJADEX]

How do you have them?

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

So glad to see epiphone back to premium brand they have been since 2019...

[@YOSTINATOR]

The White '63. Most beautiful guitar of all time.

[@collectivismkills]

Yes.

[@BigMateo24]

Oh my god, Epiphone did it. An open book headstock Black Beauty. I've been saying since the Adam Jones LP's came out that if Epiphone could do that, I would be a day one buyer. I would guess this will be roughly $1500. Fair price I'd say considering the alternative options for LP Customs start at about that price, even trying to import a Burny, or find a decent used Greco or Orville will set you back about the same. I could never afford an actual Gibson Custom, this seems like a steal really.

[@Zoso981]

I agree 100%, nobody seems to mention that similar (import) LTD's and Schecters are roughly $1500.

[@Skwisgaarz666]

I am super pumped for the because the 20-present are just not it.

[@MHChang2014]

You gotta admit, even for 1500, the proper headstock shape, quality pickups, that aged silverburst, everything that should be on a Les Paul Custom, that ain't a bad price. Especially for how much Gibson wants for one

[@MHChang2014]

And what guitar is this based on again?

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

I got one of the Epiphone Firebirds when they came out last year and it's fantastic! As for Epis costing more I look at it this way. They have always been well made guitars, but were basically platforms for modding. The foundations were good, but the hardware and the electronics needed to be upgraded. So for the price it was a good starting point. With the higher prices now you are already getting better hardware and supposedly Gibson electronics. So upgrading probably isn't necessary and it's cheaper than a Gibson , so I'd say it's probably fair. Maybe. As long as it's a quality guitar, why not?

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

Gibson uses veneer and lots of it....Gibson's semi-hollowbodies like the ES-335 and ES-339 have tops and backs constructed of layers (either 3 or 4) of maple veneer. My understanding is that the veneers are assembled in successive cross-grain layers with the top layer having its grain longitudinal to the length of the guitar. The tops and backs are approximately 1/4" in thickness after layup.

[@trevor4533]

4:11 I Called it on the Ebony LP Custom! I hope the burst next to it is a plain top instead of being a veneer. $1500 is kinda steep, I figured a little bit of that price was based off Greeny being a signature, but oh man I'm so hyped for these to roll up on the used market haha. edit: Its also kinda strange that the Adam Jones model has a metric/screw driver bridge while Greeny and the other "Inspired by" models coming out all have the correct Gibson style bridge.

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

This is all good as long as they come with a hard case & Gibson pickups with the price they sell these guitars at. Epiphone has the build quality & the look of Gibson, so those would be the "inspired by Gibson" upcharge in my mind.

[@danpritchett5617]

Even though Epiphone prices are going up (have gone up) the buyer is still getting a huge BANG FOR THE BUCK! HUGE. Especially when compared to the corresponding prices on the equivalent Gibson guitar. OK... The Epiphone won't be as nice, the features in many cases much cheaper, BUT some of the Epis come with real Gibson pickups, now, and in my view the build quality on the Epiphone guitars is quite good. I've got a SLASH Epiphone Les Paul and it is a spectacular instrument. It was $799, spread over 24 months, no interest. Beat that! And I've got three Gibson Les Paul guitars! One custom shop. All I'm saying is YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR WITH AN EPIPHONE! NEVER DOUBT! The last Gibson Les Paul I bought was $2499 for the Standard 60s model, ice tea. Those are now $2999, so every thing is going up. Grab what you want and can afford NOW!

[@Zoso981]

Exactly! I recently bought the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer for $1299. It's a FANTASTIC guitar and the Gibson equivalent is $10,000

[@jamesgroat5992]

It’s not bad cause a custom shop firebird is about 9k so this is a much better way to

[@CrazyLazyDave]

I don't mind what I paid for my Adam Jones Art guitar. Luckily I got it signed by Adam. So....I can't regret not waiting for the Non Art. However.....if I had waited....yeah...I would have paid $1,500 for the non art. I think the pickup upgrade is worth it. And it seems it cones with the mirror too. And it has the same headstock art as the Gibson. It's the closest thing to the Gibson custom shop version. I should add.....the pickups in the Art versions are great. And i won't ever feel a need to swap them. I really enjoy them. The pickup upgrade in the non art is worth it to me because they would be more accurate to his guitar and they are more expensive pickups. I think Epiphone is doing a great job with these. I really love my guitar.

[@Artymofo13]

Either epiphone is really paying their employees well (which I hope), or they're making an extreme profit margin (more likely). I just can't do Epiphone anymore with these prices.

[@Ottophil]

Or, hear me out! The cost of materials has gone up. Fuel to ship across the planet. It is not just the cost of labor, wood don’t just grow on trees

[@aureliusandthespiral]

Epiphone pays 3x more then avg in China. There's an article about it and how Epiphone now has a bunch of 20 year plus experienced luthiers.

[@jfiery]

Given the location of the factory I'm guessing the latter. Hope I'm wrong.

[@jfiery]

​@@aureliusandthespiralthat is great if true. Of course it's all relative. 3x as much could still be just above slavery wage.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

@@aureliusandthespiral also American luthiers

[@jamesmolloy5350]

Epiphone is one of, if not, my favourite brand. I'm all for them having a premium line, though their current inspired by Gibson range is already absolutely brilliant, especially considering the price. The thing with these "premium" guitars is... what's premium about them? The headstock shape, and... what? Almost doubling the price just to get a different shaped headstock is about as pointless as it could get

[@jfiery]

I don't get the outrage at the prices from some. The market sets it and no one is forcing anyone to buy it. When the reach the point no one will pay the increases will stop. If they cut all their affordable ones then there'd be an issue. I saw a breakdown on another channel (Im sorry I can't remember the channel name but his breakdown was excellent) about the prices in 04 vs today. Only Fender has substantially increased their prices. Gibson and Epiphone have in most cases cut the price of their offerings when inflation is figured in.

[@modestoney1577]

I bought one of the few Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata Signature ES-355 models that where offered in Europe end of last year. They were priced €1300,- , but I have to say it is a great guitar. Closest I`ve ever come to a ES-355 without spending well over 4K. Built well, Gibson Classic 57 humbuckers, CTS pots, ebony fingerboard, flawless fret work......sounds and plays absolutely great. It doesn`t have a nitro finish, but I don`t really care to pay 3K just for that.

[@charleszaman7666]

Where could you find them in Europe? I couldn’t see them anywhere

[@modestoney1577]

@@charleszaman7666 Thomann had a few in november/december, but they were gone real quick

[@modestoney1577]

@@charleszaman7666 Did my first answer disappear? Thomann had a few, but they sold fast

[@KidGloves2112]

That ES-355 is nice. I can see them doing an Alex Lifeson white ES-355 signature version. God knows what they would charge for that. $1500?

[@HVA58]

If they came out with the Lifeson white ES355….just take my money. I’d be getting one of those in a heartbeat! 😳

[@eoinjennings519]

Take my money

[@stevelankford7087]

Probably a new Firebird for me, I already have the inspired by model so I may be looking at the single pick up model. But an ember red model may be hard to resist.

[@gregputman]

It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like these guitars also have the real Gibson ABR-1 bridges.

[@jfiery]

2 screw truss rod cover and nitro is the last frontier. That will herald the age of the $2k Epi.

[@mickypoo]

I love that light blue Firebird so much. Almost bought the 150th anniversary Cali Coral Wilshire - glad I resisted for this release. Still have issues with the price/country of origin thing, but they're putting out some great stuff.

[@RWKing1223]

Owning the epiphone greeny im excited to see and play these. I’ve already played that Adam jones and I can safely say it doesn’t feel like a epiphone it feels just like a Gibson.

[@michaeltuesca2346]

First! You rock, Three Chord Dave!

[@vinamra27rastogi]

I really want an Epiphohne SG custom ebony with gold burstbuckers in the new style. Hope they make it

[@shanealan2995]

I have an Alpine White Epiphone LPC-80 Fugigen, Japan model with the Gibson headstock and am really curious how these stack up. They'd have to be absolutely excellent. Where exactly are these made? They look pretty cool

[@isac4769]

indonesia i think. most epis are, but the quality control for indonesia is through the roof right now, they re doing a very good job. I would expect the quality to be on par with the Gibson Studio at least, but with the gibson burstbuckers

[@HassHeater33]

Really wish they woulda came out with an ebony 70s LP custom with the Gibson headstock. Guess I’ll just have to try and get an Adam Jones silverburst lol. It’s my second favorite LP custom color 🤷🏻‍♂️😪

[@TheRange7]

Too many other super great guitars out there from Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, and China at well under a grand to even think about these high end Epi's for me. I bought two Epiphone inspired by Gibson 50's LP's brand new on a Sweetwater sales day event for 520 bucks per. They're awesome guitars. They were priced right, so I bought a Goldie and a Vintage Burst. I wouldn't spend a dime more for any Epiphone. No need to with so many awesome things available.

[@rogerreynolds5822]

I had to return my Adam Jones art-edition that i bought from Guitar Center literally two weeks ago because i just learned about this one yesterday. LOL

[@dzl8596]

First: Yes, Taylor Swift is going to win the Super Bowl. Second: I have an 2011 Epi Firebird and a 50th Anniversary Sheraton that I bought used but in mint condition. The build quality on these is superb and they sound and feel fantastic. If they're building them better now, then they're worth it.

[@noizewriter3324]

So from what one of the sales reps from my local music store showed me The LP Custom is also going to be in white and the 335s also have some alternative colors as well (cant for the life of me remeber, I was still in to much shock form the headstock change haha!)

[@trevor4533]

Did they give you any kind of prices? Or a release date?

[@WaurufEx]

I think the problem with Epiphone's pricing comes from the previous Gibson managements because they set on putting Epiphone as the "cheap" brand. Now that Gibson is trying to rectify that, they are encountering backlash because of that notion guitar fans have had from Epi. I really hope these guitars do well, even if that means we lose an affordable brand.

[@jfiery]

They can be both. I'm sure they still are going to offer their more affordable models too. Kinda like Squier CV and MIM for Fender. In truth I think the management has been extremely smart at Gibson closing holes, creating a new tier and not really affecting Gibson USA. Yes we lost the Gibson LP Tribute but overall they've set clear levels and have a model for every budget.

[@MashaT22]

I was one of those 5 people, for the record! Also, I agree. There shouldn’t be a single Epiphone over $1000, including artists guitars. They still sell incredible guitars with the same or similar specs and quality from $599-$999 (depending on the model) - many models going well above that price point have little to no difference in specs, materials, quality, etc. It’s literally price gouging. In fact, I’d love to see a class action lawsuit for price gouging. Where is a lawyer?! I really think there’s a case here. Someone needs to go after Epiphone for this, and a class action suit might be the only way to bring prices back down to earth.

[@Siggy_Sour]

True Except made in Japan or USA Epis that are vintage throwbacks.Thats how Gibson used to do Epiphones back in the day. I just cant play a Chinese guitar no matter how good they are. I do hear really good things about newer Epis.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

​@@Siggy_Sourfirst off the Quindoa facility is completely American owned and operated Scott Lewis is the facility manager along with American and Asian luthiers..and I doubt epiphone will care if you buy one

[@okayestguitar66]

Best way to "go after them" is to not buy these overpriced guitars. Did anyone else notice the ES355 didn't have the vari-tone switch? big miss on that, IMHO.

[@drlt9241]

Seriously! Their wood is so cheap!

[@drlt9241]

​@@okayestguitar66es-335 doesn't have the varitone switch, that's the es-345

[@brianf4879]

When is the 355 being released?

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I have a white/white Korean Epiphone ‘61 Les Paul Custom (SG) & it’s been out of the case only a few times. I’ve been meaning to put ‘57-classics in it for years, but just haven’t yet.

[@Ottophil]

There shouldnt be a person complaining about the price of things. Everyone has these rules about how much guitars “should cost” well thats not how it works. Clearly they are selling guitars at those prices, so save longer?

[@new.romance999]

Dumb take

[@scottbrower9052]

Woo hoo! New TCD upload!

[@michaeltuesca2346]

You beat me to it!!

[@michaeltuesca2346]

Adam jones also has the open book headstock!

[@michaeljames6216]

I think these will be well worth it if they make them with a one piece neck and CTS pots to go with the Gibson pickups like the Joe Bonamassa guitars. You can tell the difference in those guitars right out of the gate. Great guitar upgraded right out of the hard shell case ready to be played. Only thing needed after that is updating the cheaper tuners and bridges once they start failing after some good hard playing on the road. If that is the case maybe the SG & the Firebird I will give a try.

[@rocktorrocks]

I’ve learned my lesson…Epiphone will show me a badass guitar like the ones in this video, they might even say it’s a special limited run and I should get it before it’s gone. Then not even a year later they’ll still be selling the same guitar saturating the market with it or they’ll have released an “improved” version and the one I just bought will suddenly seem inferior. I get it’s all about marketing and profits and not the customer but I don’t feel any excitement to buy one of these new models anymore. They’re new and exciting now with these open book headstocks but in a year or two the used market will be saturated with these and some nicer newer version will have taken their place and these current releases will be available at a significant discount. I’ll take a used MIJ model at that price point.

[@xp50player]

Still happy with my ‘59, and when they were $799. It’s as good as I’ll ever need.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@xp50player Yeah, it’s good you got it at the $799 price…not sure we’ll see prices that low from Epiphone’s of the same caliber moving forward.

[@sebastianmedina1234]

You are so right! This is pure speculation but I can see Epiphone one day offering a "Classic Vintage" line of guitars that have the nitro finish and aged parts. I am in agreement that every year they will keep releasing new guitars that are more and more like a Gibson. So these limited edition ones will seem outdated soon and that's a turn off. I feel like a bit of a sucker for buying the kalamazoo style Epiphone 335 and limited edition 1959 LP thinking they were the latest and greatest that would come in a long long time. Felt so dumb when the Epi Greeny dropped a year and a half later with a 1:1 Gibson Headstock

[@rocktorrocks]

@@sebastianmedina1234 Same here man. I got the Epiphone Bonamassa ES-335 and Adam Jones Graphic Series Les Paul, both were $1300 and have the old Kalamazoo headstock but I figured I was getting the best Epiphone. Now, not even 2 years later Epiphone has released improved versions of both my guitars with custombuckers and the Gibson headatock and now I feel burned or cheated. Can’t even sell my current guitars because they have no resale value with the old Kalamazoo headstock and lack custombuckers like the new ones.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@sebastianmedina1234I feel your pain. I bought the $1300 Epiphone Adam Jones graphic series silverburst and Bonamassa ES-335 with the old kalamazoo headstock & burstbuckers thinking it’s a lot of money but I’m buying the latest and greatest. And then not even 2 years later…they release improved versions of the same guitars with custombuckers and the Gibson headstock and I feel quite bitter towards Epiphone now. I can’t even sell my older Epiphones without taking a huge loss to fund buying a newer one because their “improved” versions may tank the resale value of our current guitars with the older headstock and missing the custombuckers. I can’t even get $700 for my $1300 ES-335 in mint condition.

[@Slashturianu]

I have a Epi 2023 custom and I payed 500 euros, a Slash 600. Thats the price. This prices are insane for the same . I upgrade with Seymour Duncan Slash alnico. and the total is way above 1K. The infationn does not justify this increase in price. Now I go for PRS, Jackson or Charvel. Also a payed 300 for a 40 aniversary Tele Squier and the quality is similar to Epi.

[@djencode]

I will be buying that firebird v. Currently the only other way to get a historic spec firebird v new is the custom shop. Used to can find hard tail versions for like 3k. This will definitely fill a hole in the market.

[@yannickcharron3193]

I love my Greeny so much that I had to pull the trigger on that new AJ. The info I got says the bridge pickup is a SD Distortion though. Do they call the DDJ a Distortion as well? P.s You forgot to talk about the new Dave Grohl.

[@KINGJADEX]

Yes, the DDJ is just wound by a particular employee.

[@dmac3316]

Solid video, thanks! Cool looking guitars but I’m sceptical with the recent track record. I’ll take an Epi SG Standard for $719cdn instead. One of my fave Epis ever.

[@aureliusandthespiral]

I plan on getting one, Sweetwater to the rescue

[@joserdiazalmodovar1898]

I Love the SG Custom 3 pickup its a Hit Grand Slam but the Price?

[@tenebroruncr4374]

Happy to have my second model Epiphone LP Adam Jones just a year ago. Looking at the upcoming prices for future models, this one came out cheap for me. Epiphone should get back on the path of providing affordable guitars and not release so many custom models. It cost me €1,300, starting with that model they increased the price to €1,600. How much will they ask for the latter?

[@fisterroboto1044]

For that pricing there's alot nicer guitars out there. That being said, I really dig the pink firebird

[@leesanna7835]

Where's the pricing? How much is the es355?

[@jfiery]

I think TCD is right. This will be the peak of what Epi will ever be. The only thing left is for them to offer a nitro line. But if Epi ever started shooting nitro it would be the end for all but the Custom Shop at Gibson. In fact at that point they may finally just slap the Gibson logo on them and call it day.

[@MoeVanprick]

Love epiphone original Kalamazoo headstock.

[@RogerCleatsman]

Has there been any sort of a estimated release date for the White SG Custom?

[@brianf4879]

When is the 355 going to be released??

[@PikaStu666]

The price of the new Adam Jones LP? Some of the art ones are down to a grand in the uk. Might as well get one of those. Quite fancy the Queen Bee one myself. I have to say the headstock doesn’t really bother me, I like the Epiphone one on the Old Glory, providing it has the custom inlay. I think it looks great. Each to their own I guess…

[@Gordanovich02]

I hope they do the Firebird Vs in sunburst too.

[@fattony4961]

The 1979 does not have a DDJ it’s a Duncan distortion. a DDJ is a custom shop pick up. While they are the same pick up in the name, the DDJ is different in how it was made and who by. I hadn’t known anything about the 1979 version up until a couple weeks ago and to say the least I was very angry. Through advertising I thought the only way I would get a custom in silver burst was to buy one of the art series versions. I ended up with two and I’m currently trying to sell one of them. One was used for the other that is for sale has never been used. It has only had its fretboard conditioned because it was dry when I received it and new strings. it’s the berserker model, if anybody’s interested.

[@ewatkins1975]

Still no Epi Deluxe! :(

[@danpritchett5617]

Just be patient, my friend!

[@chefboy6123]

CustomBuckers not Burstbuckers 355

[@TonyBatss]

Do we know if this Adam jones LP is also limited to 800?

[@Siggy_Sour]

much rather have a Japan Fujigen Epi with a Gibson style headstock.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

The Quindoa epiphone facility is completely American owned and operated Scott Lewis is the facility manager.. American and Asian luthiers at the facility..not one Japanese guitar is touched by an American epiphone they are every day...

[@aperezdeal]

user-qn1tw4nk1e Yeah and that’s what makes the Japanese guitars so good.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

@@aperezdeal and you've been conned..the Epiphone are made by American and Asian hands the Japanese not one American touched and guitar.. epiphone everyday Americans touch them..this whole Japanese made thing is nothing more than a con job

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

@@aperezdeal oh the Epiphone Quindoa facility is completely American owned and operated Scott Lewis is the facility manager along with American and Asian luthiers...

[@jamesmolloy5350]

Rather just have an Epiphone headstock, it's not a Gibson, who cares

[@jimdoner3443]

Heritage Cherry Sunburst, in the early 2000s thats what Gibson was calling it.

[@matiasdvoskin3985]

Many KZbinrs are talking about high prices I think you’re getting exactly what you are paying for

[@JUDASGOATYT]

I have not been able to find anything on these. Are these exclusive to a region?

[@trevor4533]

No, this should be a worldwide release. The Adam Jones one should officially launch tomorrow, and the rest of the lineup was unveiled at an event in Japan.

[@ericoswood1856]

I just got the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom shop Firebird V in red. It is an absolutely fantastic guitar. $1,700 and well worth it.

[@Ramoncito788]

Talk about Jessica Les Paul...date of coming out and price

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

The epiphone pro buckers are made the same exact way with the same materials as the Gibson burst buckers..

[@danpritchett5617]

And they sound really great!

[@gregputman]

Also, the Probucker mini humbuckers and the Probucker Firebird pickups (made the right way) sound pretty damn good. Very impressed.

[@jimg9071]

What's the source of that info?

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

@@jimg9071 it's called a computer start using it for research

[@gregputman]

@@jimg9071 Ephphone released a video on the Probuckers when they were first introduced

[@Trashslayer76]

I'd love to pick one up but can no longer afford to. 😢

[@Trashslayer76]

A $400 headstock for the '59? 😂

[@AndyNyle]

lol so true!!

[@MoeVanprick]

Epiphone have been putting out high end guitars for 5 years now ..

[@tonedowne]

I think people need to buy the Gibson Tribute guitars before they're all gone. If these new Epiphanies still have poly coating, they are having a laugh with those prices.

[@jfiery]

Agreed. The Tributes are great and will increase in value.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

a lot of us don't want the headstock to say Gibson we want it to say Epiphone

[@scottbussey499]

Any word of the new Les Paul modern finishes coming to Epiphone?

[@HVA58]

Yeah, I’ve been curious about that too. 👍🏻

[@waynelap1]

Epiphone has outpriced itself. I own many but recently switched to buying PRS and Gibson. When I can buy a Gibson Tribute or Special for less than an Epiphone the choice is simple. Also the quality and the looks of the PRS guitars are far superior than Epiphone. I could never imagine Squier trying to sell a guitar for more than a Fender.

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

I'd like to buy one of those Standards, just hope they don't come with the Indian Laurel fretboard. Can't stand the feel of them. Maybe I'll just stick with the black custom.

[@toddmoore2324]

Rewatching this one. Just because.

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

Pretty soon we are going to see high-end fireflies.

[@nickm.9474]

They should just put Gibson on the headstock. Hahaha. Fender puts their name on their overseas guitars.

[@drlt9241]

I will never get another epiphone again due to the cheap woods they use, specially the neck! For the price, they could be better quality.

[@hozzer68]

At that price I’m wanting nitro finish, otherwise no justification for the price.

[@robertdavidtingstrom118]

I already paid $1400 American dollars for the Veil of Bees. Now I have to shell out another $1400 for a plain one?! I think they should knock off $400 for the lack of artwork! No artist premium if there’s no art!

[@aureliusandthespiral]

1499. But, USA custombucker

[@StephenChadwick-rr5pm]

Cherry sunburst , exactly the same as PRS vintage sunburst, wouldn't pay that sort of money for epiphone ,I've got Gibson SG special £1389 no brainer ,like your program

[@bennybenny4238]

Where are these made? Japan?…

[@alanjackman2296]

Personally think the best recent epiphone is the crestwood custom

[@muddyh2o240]

For these prices, Gibson should also be shooting these with Nitro rather than Poly. At that point, wood grade aside, you really have about as close as you can get to a Gibson without it being one. That said, these prices are still absurd. 🤠

[@trevor4533]

Very rarely do you see guitar manufacturers overseas use nitro instead of poly, regardless of price. Eastman used to, but they switched to poly as well. Japanese builders will, but at that price you're in Gibson territory. Think it might be an environmental and safety concern for them. Ironically, if nitro on a guitar is your biggest concern, your best bet is buying American. Even ESP uses poly for their $2k+ Eii guitars. I'm more concerned if they're still gonna slap Indian Laurel on the '59 reissue 🙄

[@trevor4533]

@@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg where did I say they didn’t? Take a break from trolling on your 5 accounts and get back on your meds…

[@georgecaplan11]

A good second hand Gibson is now preferable to a new Epiphone and probably cheaper than a new Gibson too. One Gibson Les Paul Standard and one Gibson SG gets the job done.

[@cesarbh87]

I'll try to put my thoughts from let's say a Non-American-centered perspective. You might not care at all, but here it goes: I think that for most of the rest of the world, the increase in these prices is "sad" because for us Non-First World citizens, the effort we put into getting a new higher-ish end Epiphone ($800-ish) can compare to the effort one of you put into getting a Gibson LP Standard, meaning that even if we do good economically is now going to be even harder to afford an Epiphone that the only significant change is an aesthetic one, that I'm sure it involves no extra effort to the CNC machine, because even adding the aftermarket Gibson pickups and case to an Epi , does not add up the prices they are asking. Ah, and I forgot to mention, I wish this was only a matter of exchange rate convertion from USD to my local currency. I still need to add all the import taxes that our local ratailers add to the price. Epiphone now became my Gibson. :(

[@aperezdeal]

The moment Gibson can it’ll all be over seas. I give it 20 years at most.

[@jcrgtattoo333]

Taylor swift will be football shaped in just a few short years. 😅

[@wayneb6128]

Wtf?! I paid $1600 for my 1986 Gibson Les Paul custom. These prices are ridiculous.

[@scottdavidson6066]

That was like 40 years ago, friend!

[@KINGJADEX]

Lol, when?

[@benelder6431]

Dave Grohl ?

[@miscool]

So when are these out?

[@scottdavidson6066]

March

[@markbandfield4534]

World economies are on various trending roller coasters, thus luxury items are just gonna go up. I think this is Gibson, ah... Epiphone's attempt to go mano a mano with the likes of the PRS SE line. Not everyone can pony up $2500+ for a USA Gibson. That's why Japanese ESP guitars have their very good LTD line. It's a global issue. Without these call it: mid-tier lines that offer price points between the off shore economy lines and the premiere USA lines. Guitar companies find it harder to generate profits in erratic global markets. I think Epiphone has gotta hit the quality to price point of say, a new $650 Epiphone Firebird that has not functionally changed in a decade or more and a $5500+ Gibson Firebird.

[@lexgarnier]

The problem is Chinese Epiphones are Chibsons licensed by Gibson

[@jamesheath9760]

Are these usa made epiphone

[@charleszaman7666]

No, they only make og epiphone styles in the U.S

[@jamesonpace726]

Unless, as you say, they play supa-great, I feel sorry for the fools who pay $1300, $1400, $1500+ for an Epi. Except for that pink Firebird1 I really like....

[@trevor4533]

There are MIJ Epiphones with nitro and the real openbook headstock that sell for that kinda money. Really good guitars too.

[@renmad0078]

All this seems very nice, but now the only thing i have noticed it makes all the prices going higher and higher. For the 2 labels Epiphone and Gibson. Just have a look now how much Gibson is selling the gibson Studio. 5 years ago it cost 700 and now in 2024 they cost more than 2000 ! And only one model stay, for now, under the 1600 ! And Gibson standard approching the 3000 ! And same now for epiphone. All this serie are more than 1300€. When we see chinese company sell similar product at 250. Something wrong in all this. Were do you think we can go like this ? I'm sorry but now it become too expensive for us. We can't follow like that. Music and more guitar should be affordable and not for collectors. And this political pratices is clearly made to makes business thats all what i see. And all this new price just fir changing the head shape it a trap for me. What we win do not go higher at this speed you should think in all that

[@lueyteledeluxe7457]

Honestly...? I really don't like that they are letting Epiphone use big Daddy G's headstock _across the board!!_ 🙆‍♂️ When it was just a bonus detail on the "Greeny" - that was rudely priced anyway, for an Epiphone - I was sorta OK with that. But to give it out to the whole line of top tier Epi's...? - as a Gibson owner/player ...it kinda feels like sacrilege.... It feels kinda like _betrayal!_ 💀 ______________________ → Now, I have no doubt that these will sell like....well, like Silver Skies! Like hotcakes.. ..but it will come at the cost of devaluing the Gibson brand.

[@trevor4533]

Oh man, wait until you see what headstock the Epiphone MIJ guitars used 😝

[@Kami_81]

They are getting pricy for sure...as long as they up their game on the overall quality of the guitars and qc, I'm willing to put the money, otherwise, it's gonna a be a hard pass.

[@Dierkenzee]

I hate the '59 neck.

[@Slashturianu]

Epi more expensive than PRS SE. Bye Bye Epi, hello PRS

[@kennyblackbird5674]

Expensive toy guitars??

[@kennyblackbird5674]

@@Myfingersstinklikefish Epiphone Les Paul models look like toys to me. Incorrect body dimensions and thickness is a dead giveaway! I got eyes to see . Hendrix forever.