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When thinking about the history of Epiphone, one must start in Greece where Anastasios Stathopoulos made lioutos (a Greek stringed instrument), mandolins, violins and lutes. The family moved to New York and his son, Epi Stathopoulos inherited the company in 1915.
The name of now adopted by the House of Stathopoulos to Epiphone, a combination of his name and the Greek word for sound. The change became official in 1928. It is during this time that the company was active in making banjos, and has even bought Banjo Company in Long Island after the change has been approved, the company became the Epiphone Banjo Co.
Epiphone began in 1931. It was a complete line of what is known as archtop guitars, a style that is popular with jazz and blues. It quickly became a top Gibson has produced one of its biggest rivals. Epiphone outstanding players of this era include Tony Mottola with the George Hall band and two members of the Benny Goodman band.
Epi unfortunately died of leukemia and is leaving the company for Garfish, who before his death was the second in command. His other brother, became Frixo in vice-president. The two brothers Frixo dispute and later sold his shares. After that, the company has had problems and eventually stopped production of a lot instruments.
In 1957, Chicago Musical Instrument purchased Epiphone and made them a division of Gibson. Epiphone now still maintains its own line of guitars Epiphone and Gibson are separated and labels.
Current models include some copies Gibson Epiphone (version Epiphone Flying V and Les Paul are a few examples) and a few lines of original Epiphone. The guitars are all original versions of the Casino, Zephyr, and Sheraton, the Wildkat, Broadway and the Emporer.
Epiphone has had some famous endorsees. Both George Harrison and John Lennon played Epiphone Casinos. Lennon is famous for its personnel changes for the casino. Other Artists include Bob Marley, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Lars Frederickson or rancid, and Chad of Nickelback. For a complete list of artists, visit Epiphone. The list is quite extensive.
Here's what some uses have to say about Epiphone guitars (source Harmony Central):
About Epiphone G-400 Custom
Of action was really good. Finish was good. Definitely waiting for the rest of pack. Gold hardware is great. Custom Logo shone the spotlight. I was having and I had fun with it for a few years.
This guitar is solid. It never goes out of tune. A bit boring Hardware year. Strap buttons are solid. Be careful with the neck dive on stage. Heavy higher.
About Epiphone Flying Vee-Wee
I absolutely love this guitar! The VeeWee is the ideal way for the return you can rest your hand on the arm of the V, or puts his hand on the tip of the V of the right selection by bridge. The checks and wire manufacturing are ideally positioned for the style of the tower as well. As it is so small and cheap, I take with me everywhere. He would think not make my Les Paul in the office, but this VeeWee Noodling is perfect for break time. As I said, the sound is excellent. Now own 5 guitars, and my legs PeeVee Funniest Steel wins hands down!
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