#EPIPHONE LES PAUL EXPRESS PROFESSIONAL#The groovy “Inspired by” John Lennon Casinos offer the professional musician the same key features of Epiphone’s acclaimed John Lennon signature U.S.A. The 1965 Casino is a reproduction of the original guitar John purchased with its sunburst finish and stock hardware. The Inspired by “1965” Lennon Casino: In 1966, during the recording of “Revolver,” John Lennon and George Harrison each acquired vintage sunburst Epiphone Casino guitars. Starting with the same body and neck as used on their Emperor-II guitar and made famous by the jazz master himself, Joe Pass, Epiphone swings into action and turns it into a serious twangin’, rock-a-billy slingin’, country flingin’ machine! For over a decade, Epiphone solid body guitars and basses were produced right alongside Gibsons.Ĭlassic Construction with SwingBucker Pickups! World famous for making some of the best and most innovative hollow-body guitars, Epiphone conjures up some of it’s past with the Emperor Swingster. With plans to expand retail distribution by differentiating Epiphone dealers from Gibson dealers, Gibson began production of an awesome line of “Kalamazoo-made and designed” Epiphones in 1959. One of a Kind Sound from Epiphone’s Glorious Past! In 1957 Gibson purchased New York’s Epiphone Guitar Company and moved production to Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Epiphone “Tribute” Les Paul Standards honor that relationship by combining “as good as it gets” performance and features with legendary Epiphone quality and value. Over the years, Les continued to work closely with Epiphone by reviewing each product ideas and offering suggestions. in New York, created the world’s first electric guitar. Although the only significant change made in that year was to flatter, wider frets that allowed more dramatic bends, the impact of that change was not truly realized until the 1960’s when countless rock and blues players discovered the magical fat, warm voice and feel of the Les Paul Standard.Īs Good As It Gets! Epiphone’s history and association with Les Paul dates way back to the days when Les, working at the Epiphone factory on 14th St. Are you excited to see these guitars at NAMM 2010? We are! 1959 Epiphone Les Paul StandardĬommemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Holy Grail! Most guitar historians and collectors consider the 1959 Les Paul Standard, the “holy grail” of Les Paul’s – not to mention of all electric guitars. We compiled information for each of the 14 guitar models–from Epiphone. Modifications: Upgraded bone nut, Grover locking tuners.Here’s a list of 14 Epiphone guitar models of 2010. The frets are in great shape with no grooves or divots from use and it plays beautifully up and down the fingerboard with no dead spots or choking out. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functioning and the action has been setup low and comfortable. Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has just inspected, setup and restrung this guitar with a new set of 10s. It still has the plastic film on the truss rod cover and back panel! Pickups/Hardware: 2 humbuckers, volume, tone, 3 way toggle, string-through-body bridge with 6 individual saddles, Grover locking tuners and bone nut.Ĭosmetics: This guitar is in great shape with just a few very light scratches on the back. Neck: Bolt on neck with richlite fingerboard, bone nut, 22 ¼” and 1.675” nut width. Summary: This mini Les Paul is a great travel sized guitar with upgraded bone nut, Grover locking tuners, professional setup, fresh set of 10 gauge strings and original gig bag.īody: Solid body single cutaway with 2 tone sunburst.
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