Is Epiphone made in China?

China. In 2004, Gibson opened a factory in Qingdao, China, which manufactures Epiphone guitars. With few exceptions, Epiphones are now built only in the Qingdao factory.
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Are Chinese made Epiphone guitars any good?

It was finished beautifully. The neck was really comfortable, the binding was done very well, and the fretwork was also very good. IMO I don't think it sounded quite as good as the Korean I used to own, but it was a very good guitar and was definitely finished better than the Korean. Certainly worth the money.
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When did Epiphone move to China?

International demand for Epiphones was so high that the company opened a new factory in China in 2004, the first time that Epiphone had its own dedicated factory since the merging with Gibson in 1957. Today, Epiphone has something for every player in every genre.
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Where are Epiphone manufactured?

Where Are Epiphone Guitars Made? Epiphone guitars are manufactured in Gibson's Chinese-based Qingdao factory. The majority of Epiphone's instruments have been made exclusively in this facility since 2004, including their solid-body, hollow-body and acoustic guitars.
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Are any Epiphone guitars made in the USA?

Today, three Epiphone guitars are made in the USA, comprising the brand's Made in USA Collection. Epiphone's Made in USA Collection features three iconic Epiphone original instruments rather than Gibson copies.
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Where is Epiphone Les Paul made?

Epiphone Guitars are made in Gibson's own factory in Asia. Because Gibson owns the Epiphone factory overseas and doesn't use contract manufacturers, you can be sure that your Epiphone Les Paul is made to the exacting standards of the Gibson Company.
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Why does my Epiphone say Gibson?

gibson makes epiphones so they decide to put their name on it. this is very common and appears on the epiphone g 400s. I've seen lots of epis with gibson on the trussrod cover.
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Are any Epiphone guitars made in Japan?

Epiphone also produces a range of higher quality instruments under the "Elitist Series" moniker, which are built in Japan. The "Masterbilt" acoustics are manufactured in Qingdao.
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Is an Epiphone a real Les Paul?

According to Epiphone and Gibson: Yes, Epiphone Les Paul models are real Les Pauls. The Epiphone models are the only company other than Gibson that can use the Les Paul name on the guitars. Epiphone Les Paul guitars are made in Asia, but retain most of the same features as a Gibson.
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Does Gibson own Epiphone?

In 1957, the company that owned Gibson bought out Epiphone and since then, they've been sister companies. Other brands may make copies of the Les Paul, SG, 335 etc but Gibson and Epiphone are the only two brands that can really lay claim to these guitars.
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Are Epiphones still made in Korea?

In 2004, Gibson opened a factory in Qingdao, China, which manufactures Epiphone guitars. With few exceptions, Epiphones are now built only in the Qingdao factory. Also in 2004, Epiphone introduced a series of acoustic guitars named Masterbilt, after a line of guitars of the 1930s, which are built in the same factory.
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When did they stop making Epiphone in Korea?

The Korean factory stopped making Epiphones in 2002.
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Where is Epiphone USA made?

The acoustic returns in a new premium form. Epiphone has announced the return of the USA-made Frontier, an acoustic guitar originally manufactured in Gibson's Kalamazoo factory from 1958 until 1970. The USA-made edition of the guitar joins the more affordable Masterbilt Frontier, manufactured in Qingdao, China.
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What kind of wood does Epiphone use?

Typically, Epiphone uses a very thin maple veneer, which is common for many companies when using a figured or flamed maple; however, Epiphone still uses a thin maple veneer when using plain maple tops too. Both Gibson and Epiphone use several pieces of wood glued together to form the body of their guitars.
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Where is Gibson made?

All Gibson-brand guitars are currently made at two facilities, depending on the type of guitar. Electric guitars such as the Gibson Les Paul, Gibson ES-335, and the Gibson SG are made in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Where are Yamaha guitars made?

With acoustics, Yamaha has 2 places where the majority of guitars are manufactured. Indonesia and China. Also, some of the acoustic- and classical guitars, Red Label-series for example are still made in Japan.
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Are Epiphone guitars junk?

They're very good for the money provided it's a Standard or better. Anything less than a standard is junk. Both true^. Between 300 and 500 epiphone is probably your best bet and anything above that and you might as well just get a PRS from the SE line.
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Are Epiphones worth it?

When you want to play a guitar with looks similar to an expensive Gibson classic, then Epiphone is perfect for filling that space. Epiphone produces great quality guitars for their low cost, and if you pair them with a good quality amp, they deliver a great sound that rivals more expensive guitars.
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Can you make an Epiphone sound like a Gibson?

I say this as someone who owns several Epiphones, several Gibsons, several Gibson copies form other brands and has done nearly every upgrade and modification to various guitars that you can think of: you can not turn a production Epiphone into a Gibson.
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Is Epiphone The Squier of Gibson?

The Epiphone is manufactured by Gibson, while the Squier Stratocaster is manufactured by Fender; both instruments are budget-friendly guitars and beginner level instruments that are inspired by some of the most famous guitar's history.
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Where is Ibanez made?

Ibanez guitars are primarily built at the Fujigen plant in Matsumoto, Nagano. Fujigen builds guitars for many manufacturers, but their primary client is Ibanez. It is at the Fujigen plant where Ibanez makes its Prestige line. These made in Japan guitars are high end instruments that have few compromises.
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Why do Gibson guitars smell good?

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Gibson is using TKL cases for their USA lines. TKL uses a vanilla-scented glue in their cases that gets caught in the lacquer.
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How can you tell a fake Epiphone SG?

How To Spot A Fake Epiphone Les Paul – 8 Telltale Signs
  1. Epiphone Les Paul Fakes are far more common than most would ever believe.
  2. Extra thick binding is a dead giveaway.
  3. Exaggerated embossing on Grover style tuners can signal a fake.
  4. You cannot always trust the serial number alone.
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What is the difference between a Les Paul and a Les Paul Special?

The Gibson Les Paul Special has two P90 pickups whereas the Les Paul Standard '50s has either P90 or humbucker pickups and the Standard '60s has humbuckers. The Standard '60s has the thinnest neck compared to the Special and '50s Standard. The Standard is roughly 2-3 lbs heavier than the Special.
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Where are Epiphone masterbuilt guitars made?

Epiphone Masterbilt series guitars are produced at Epiphone's own factory in Qingdao, China.
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