Bringing Epiphone and Gibson’s storied partnership to a new generation
Taking inspiration from beloved Gibson Custom finishes, Epiphone has announced additional colorways to its critically acclaimed Inspired by Gibson Collection. This update pays homage to the legendary Les Paul™ design and the iconic SG™, offering a blend of vintage character, modern comfort, and premium appointments.
Product Development Manager Aljon Go says, “You’ve asked, and we’ve listened! Epiphone is thrilled to announce the expansion of our Inspired by Gibson line with a stunning array of new colors. From timeless classics to bold, never-before-offered finishes, there’s something for every guitarist.”
Andrew Ladner, Brand Manager, adds, “The Inspired by Gibson Collection is a cornerstone to the Epiphone lineup, with the Les Paul and SGs being flagships. We are excited to get these refreshed models into the hands of players around the globe. These amazing instruments reaffirm Epiphone delivers the best quality, features, and aesthetics in the below-$1K space. This is only the start, so stay tuned for more exciting things coming from Epiphone and the Inspired By Gibson Collection.”
Les Paul Custom, Heritage Cherry Sunburst (Exclusive)
One of the most revered guitars of all time gets a refreshed look and feel that is instantly recognizable. The updated Epiphone Les Paul Custom, now in an exclusive Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish with a figured maple veneer top, features an all-mahogany body and a refined Modern Medium C-profile mahogany neck.
An ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays, gold hardware, and Epiphone’s new ProBucker™ Custom pickups (inspired by Gibson’s Custombucker) round out its luxurious features. Topped off with the larger Custom split-diamond headstock inlay and a premium gig bag, this Les Paul Custom truly lives up to its heritage.
Les Paul Standard 50s, Classic White (Exclusive)
Inspired by the guitars that shaped rock history in the 1950s, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s channels the spirit of that golden era. Boasting a mahogany body, a maple cap, and a bound ’59 Rounded Medium C-shaped neck with a long neck tenon, this exclusive Classic White finish model offers rich tone and vintage style.
Equipped with acclaimed ProBucker humbuckers and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers, it also includes the Kalamazoo headstock, Graph Tech® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots—ensuring each note rings with iconic clarity. A premium gig bag adds travel-friendly convenience.
Les Paul Standard 60s, Iced Tea Burst
Step into the limelight with the Iced Tea Burst Les Paul Standard 60s. With a mahogany body, maple cap, and an eye-catching AAA flame maple veneer visible through the translucent finish, this guitar is both a nod to the past and a statement of style.
A SlimTaper™ 60s neck profile and laurel fretboard make for smooth playability, while the set of Epiphone ProBucker pickups (ProBucker 2 at the neck and ProBucker 3 at the bridge) ensures that classic rock growl. Complete with Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, a Graph Tech nut, and CTS pots, the Les Paul Standard 60s marries vintage looks with modern performance. A premium gig bag is included for secure transport.
SG Custom, Ebony
The Epiphone SG Custom is a refined take on the legendary double-cutaway that’s graced countless stages. Dressed in formal Ebony with gold hardware, the SG Custom exudes class while delivering vintage-approved tone via ProBucker Custom humbuckers.
A 1960 SlimTaper C-profile mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard with Custom block inlays, and a larger Custom Split Diamond headstock inlay ensure this SG stands out from the crowd. With its premium gig bag, the SG Custom is ready for the studio, stage, or wherever inspiration strikes.
SG Standard, Silver Mist
Rounding out the new offerings is the Epiphone SG Standard in a striking Silver Mist finish. Famed for its fast SlimTaper C mahogany neck and iconic double-cutaway design, this SG Standard features a bound laurel fretboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays for fluid playability.
A pair of Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers (ProBucker 2 at the neck, ProBucker 3 at the bridge) provides that quintessential SG roar, while Grover Rotomatic tuners and a Graph Tech nut keep you in tune throughout any performance. It also ships with a premium gig bag, making it a formidable and portable rock machine.
Discover the Inspired By Gibson Collection from Epiphone and get rockin’.
