Epiphone to release Tony Iommi signature model

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Reissue? New Iommi signature? We'll find out shortly

Tony Iommi: new signature on the way, but what exactly?
Tony Iommi: new signature on the way, but what exactly? (Image credit: Sayre Berman/Corbis)

MUSIKMESSE 2015: Epiphone has posted a not-so-cryptic clue to their biggest artist release at this year's Musikmesse: a Tony Iommi signature SG.

Accompanied by a shot of Uncle Tone, the guys at Epiphone say "We can't wait for musikmesse next week. We will be unveiling a pretty cool new model. Any guesses?"

The post is made even less cryptic by the news article on Epiphone's website, announcing Iommi signings at Musikmesse, and that a new Iommi model will be released this summer.

It's not yet clear whether this will be a straight reissue of the hugely popular Tony Iommi G400 SG, or another iteration, but we're excited.

Musikmesse kicks off next Wednesday, and we'll be reporting live from the show floor. Check back for the latest gear news!

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Stuart has been working for guitar publications since 2008, beginning his career as Reviews Editor for Total Guitar before becoming Editor for six years. During this time, he and the team brought the magazine into the modern age with digital editions, a Youtube channel and the Apple chart-bothering Total Guitar Podcast. Stuart has also served as a freelance writer for Guitar World, Guitarist and MusicRadar reviewing hundreds of products spanning everything from acoustic guitars to valve amps, modelers and plugins. When not spouting his opinions on the best new gear, Stuart has been reminded on many occasions that the 'never meet your heroes' rule is entirely wrong, clocking-up interviews with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many, many more.