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NAMM 2019: the Epiphone stand - in pictures

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By The MusicRadar Team
Published 26 January 2019

Signature models, limited runs and a new-old double-cut

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2019: There's been a huge buzz around the return of the Gibson brand behemoth at this year's NAMM show and the excitement is extended to Epiphone, too. 

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Among the options on show at the stand this year are the new DC Pro (based on Gibson's classic 70s double-cut design) and a huge variety of attractive new signature offerings from the likes of Lzzy Hale, Vivian Campbell, Peter Frampton Jared James Nichols, Dave Rude and George Thorogood, to name a selection.

Browse the gallery to take a closer look around at some of the guitars and specs on offer this year from Epiphone.

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NAMM 2019 - all the news

The dust is settling, but our ears are still ringing. You'll find all the stories that counted in our massive news hub. Below, enjoy our editors' findings as we regrouped at the end of the show.

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DC Pro

DC Pro

Featuring AAA flame maple top, Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers, Grover Rotomatic tuners and treble bleed mod.

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Les Paul SL

Les Paul SL

“Epiphone’s most affordable Les Paul ever”. Featuring powerful ceramic single-coil pickups and a lightweight, slim body.

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George Thorogood ‘White Fan’ ES-125 TDC Outfit

George Thorogood ‘White Fan’ ES-125 TDC Outfit

Designed by George Thorogood and based on his Historic Gibson ES-125. 

Featuring new Probucker P-90s, Wilkinson Deluxe tuners and custom hardcare with ‘snakeskin’ handle. 

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Dave Rude Flying V Outfit

Dave Rude Flying V Outfit

Tesla and Dave Rude Band guitarist debut signature model. Featuring pearloid red and white pickguard, Probucker pickups and Grover Rotomatic machine heads.

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Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Les Paul Outfit

Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Les Paul Outfit

Debut signature Les Paul. Featuring ebony fretboard, Seymour Duncan P-90 and Grover Rotomatic machine heads with kidney bean-style buttons.

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Lzzy Hale Explorer Outfit

Lzzy Hale Explorer Outfit

Debut signature Explorer. Featuring Alpine White finish, metallic gold pickguard, Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers, ebony ‘board and gold Speed Knob controls. 

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Vivian Campbell ‘Holy Diver’ Les Paul Outfit

Vivian Campbell ‘Holy Diver’ Les Paul Outfit

Debut signature Les Paul - a replica of the guitar Vivian played on Dio’s Holy Diver album. 

Featuring DiMarzio X2N neck and Super Distortion bridge pickups, Epilite case and signed certificate of authenticity by Vivian Campbell.

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Ltd Ed Matt Heafy ‘Snøfall’ Les Paul Custom-7 Outfit

Ltd Ed Matt Heafy ‘Snøfall’ Les Paul Custom-7 Outfit

Trivium’s Matt Heafy-designed Les Paul Custom 7-string. Featuring EMG Active 7-string pickups, premium gigbag and signed certificate of authenticity by Matt Heafy.

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Ltd Ed Jason Hook M-4 Explorer Outfit

Ltd Ed Jason Hook M-4 Explorer Outfit

Debut signature artist model bu Five Finger Death Punch guitarist. 

Featuring Seymour Duncan SH-1 Vintage ‘59 and SH-4 ‘JB’ humbuckers, Grover tuners and soft case.

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Ltd Ed Peter Frampton Les Paul Custom

Ltd Ed Peter Frampton Les Paul Custom

Designed with Peter Frampton. Featuring Probucker and Ceramic Pro humbuckers and gold Grover Rotomatic tuners.

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