For over 125 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design.  From its humble beginnings in Sparta, Greece through its rise to fame on 14th Street in New York City, to its reemergence as a dominant force in musical instruments from its headquarters today in Nashville, TN, Epiphone instruments can be heard on a century of great recordings.  Epiphone artists include legends such as Les Paul and John Lee Hooker, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and today’s top artists in every genre, from Joe Bonamassa to Zakk Wylde to Slash. And just like their players, Epiphone has never stopped pushing forward, improving classic designs and making new ones. Models like The Emperor, The Texan, The Casino, The Sheraton, The Les Paul and the Wilshire are legends among players and fans. Innovation and quality at an affordable price is the standard at Epiphone. And as part of the Gibson family of instruments, Epiphone not only offers innovation and great history, they also offer the guarantee that their instruments can last you a lifetime.  They’re players just like you.