Epiphone Musical Instruments

Epiphone is one of America's oldest and most revered instrument makers. Since 1873, the brand has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship, originally starting as a family-run lute and fiddle repair shop in the Ottoman Empire before moving to Manhattan. Throughout its history, Epiphone was a fierce rival to Gibson, particularly in the archtop guitar market, until its eventual acquisition in the late 1950s.

Today, Epiphone serves as the primary subsidiary for Gibson Brands, Inc., offering a wide range of affordable versions of classic Gibson models like the Les Paul and SG, as well as maintaining its own legacy designs such as the Casino and Sheraton. While the brand originated in the United States, its modern production is global, with dedicated manufacturing facilities in China, Indonesia, and Korea, ensuring high-quality musical instruments reach a worldwide audience.

The brand's evolution from a premium jazz-era archtop manufacturer to a global leader in accessible professional instruments has solidified its place in music history. Owned by the private equity-backed Gibson Brands, Inc., Epiphone continues to innovate under the leadership of its Nashville-based parent company, maintaining the heritage of the 'House of Stathopoulo' while embracing modern manufacturing standards.