Semi Acoustic, Acoustic & Electric: A Full Range of Guitar Goodness From Epiphone!
On the electric side of Epiphone, classic Gibson models like the Les Paul, ES, Explorer, SG, Sheraton, Casino and Thunderbird are all proudly re-created under the Epiphone name. Because of the moderate price, many artists adopted Epiphone as their foundation guitar in the early stages of their careers, and several of them continued to use their "starter" guitars for the duration. John Lennon and George Harrison used Epiphone Casinos for many recordings, and Lennon played his Casino during the band's famous rooftop performance that turned out to be their last live performance together. These days, guitarists like The Edge and Noel Gallagher, keep the Epiphone flag flying proudly .
Epiphone acoustic guitars have also made their mark in the rich history of popular music. Musicians as diverse as Paul McCartney and Kurt Cobain used Epiphone acoustics for recording and live performances. In addition to the J-series, the Hummingbird and Dove continue to be highly prized additions to many collections of guitar players and aficionados.
The original J200 (now sadly discontinued) has long been a staple of many successful guitarists' acoustic arsenal, and now, Epiphone has the EJ200ce, an updated acoustic-electric cutaway version of the iconic jumbo flat top Gibson.
The Epiphone EJ200ce is a big guitar with a big sound that can more than hold its own in any musical environment. It also has the dramatic look of a serious guitar; the mother of pearl inlays on the rosewood fingerboard, the "mustache bridge", Grover tuners and the distinctive vine motif on the pick guard just calls out to be played by the discerning guitarist. The more modern look of the cutaway body is a perfect counterpoint to the traditional look of the original J-Series that also serves as a practical refinement for the acoustic guitarist who incorporates the entire fingerboard in his or her musical performance.
Today, Epiphone models are manufactured overseas in Korea, using the methods and standards specified by parent company Gibson. But for quality sound, with a nod to economical reality, Epiphone has the musician's back.
