Epiphone Les Paul: Made in China vs Made In Korea? - Gear Vault
WEBEpiphone makes its own version of the classic Les Paul, but they cost a whole lot less (under $600 for a Classic or a Standard). This is largely because they are manufactured overseas — in China, Korea and Indonesia. Epiphone Les Paul guitars are mostly indistinguishable from the Gibson version, from their look and feel to their sounds.
Where Are Epiphone Guitars Made? 2024 Guide - Guitar Lobby
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Almost all Epiphone guitars are made in the Epiphone Qingdao factory in Qingdao, China, a major city in the Shandong province. This includes both the Inspired By Gibson line and Epiphone’s own original instruments.
Korean Epiphones - A Theory - Epiphone Electrics - Gibson Brands Forums
WEBFeb 16, 2013 · The various Korean factories employed by Epiphone have all displayed a level of tightly QCed construction - some a bit more so than others at various points in time, but universally Samick, Peerless, Saein, and Unsung have built very fine guitars as they competed for Epi contracts.
Which korean Epiphone factory is better? | My Les Paul Forum
WEBDec 4, 2010 · I'm planning to buy a KOREAN Epiphone and I would like to know which factory made the best guitars (Saein or Unsung) in the 90's. I had one made in Unsung and I think it was havier than any other Epihones I have seen. But I don't know if the weight affects directly on the sound.
Epiphone Casino - older Made in Korea vs newer Made in China
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Guitars in General. I've been looking for a nice Epiphone Casino in cherry red, and two have popped up locally. One is a 2001 built at the Peerless factory in Korea, and has a...
Epiphone Les paul rare - Korean ‘fine’ built - Reverb
WEBGorgeous Epiphone les Paul, made in November 1994, collectable vintage guitar. Rare guitar manufactured in the fine Korean factory, not many of these around! Superb vintage guitar, sounds amazing, beautiful build quality, this is a real quality instrument!
What do you think the best Korean factory was? - Epiphone …
WEBApr 9, 2009 · Of the five Korean Epis I've owned (Dot, P93, Riviera, Emperor, Sheraton) the Peerless Riviera is easily the best made of the bunch. But even that pales in comparison to the build quality of the four Taiwan-made Genesis.
Epiphone Guitars: Where are they made? - Glen Campbell Music
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Epiphone guitars are made in several different countries, including China, Korea, and Indonesia. The majority of Epiphone’s entry-level instruments are made in China, and most of their higher-end models are made in Korea.
Epiphone Sheraton II (Korean built in 1995- Samick plant!) - Reverb
WEBBuilt in the Samick plant in Korea in April of 1995, final inspection and setup at the Epiphone Co. in Nashville, TN on October 18, 1995. Sweet sounding and playing guitar. Great condition.
Epiphone - Wikipedia
WEBFrom the 1970s onwards, production of Epiphone guitars has largely taken place in Japan, Korea and China (refer section "Manufacturing", below), with a very small number of models also produced in the U.S.A.