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goth ® goth ‘58 ‘58 korina flying V™ studio flying V™ Based on the ‘58 Flying Our classic LP Studio Our classic symmetrical V, its symmetrical “modernistic” profile finished in Satin design finished in Satin design changed the look of rock Black with all-black Black with all-black and roll forever. The ultra-fast hardware and some hardware and some neck and upper fret access, crazy, hot open coil crazy, hot open coil offers any guitarist with fast . Definitely humbuckers. Only for hands and a flair for showman- a “dark” vibe! flyin’ at night! ship a must-have . Often imi- tated, but never duplicated... In 1957 was sold to until now! Gibson, Inc. Gibson was initially interested in the big “doghouse” bass line, which Gibson presi- dent, Ted McCarty thought was an excellent bass. But he got the whole thing for $20,000. with the stipulation that a portrait of “Epi” be hung wherever Epiphone were made. It still hangs, side by side, with the portrait of at Gibson headquarters today.

‘58 korina “worn” explorer™ firebird™ goth ‘58 Based on Gibson’s studio explorer™ space age EXP™ The Firebird Studio Our classic design introduced in combines the “reverse- “modernistic” EXP™ 1958, this breathtaking body” style with our design finished in Satin was way ahead traditional set-neck Black with all-black of its time. Featuring design and full-size hardware and some two Humbuckers and Alnico Classic crazy, hot open coil Gold hardware, this axe humbuckers. To top it humbuckers. Explore looks as good as it off we’ve added Epiphone employees “ the dark side! sounds. Take one with 40:1 direct celebrated” the sale to Gibson you when you go drive, gearless tuners, with a bonfire of Epiphone guitar exploring your maintaining the “” parts, according to this 1958 musical universe! tuner look and a internal memo from Gibson vintage “worn” finish. Sales Rep Howard Kelley. Fly high! The memo begins, “Now I’ve heard everything.

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the place for a bass is epiphone.

jack casady

jack casady signature bass Finally! A long-scale, semi-acoustic electric bass with tone so “pure” that we dare you to compare it to any other bass! At the heart of this break-through design is the new, low impedance JCB-1 pickup capable of producing a “natural” bass tone that cannot be achieved using normal high-impedance pickups and active electronics. W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:38 PM Page 23

les paul® thunderbird™ IV special bass This classic Les Paul shaped bass bass ™ Gibson’s most EB-3 bass features a body with a set Like the SG guitar, the Gibson SG distinctive bass neck, and two specially bass has defined rock music with its features the “reverse” designed Alnico bass humbuckers ultra-thin body, lightning fast neck and body styling and dual with separate volume and one master distinctive double shape. humbuckers! tone control. With its great balance One Sidewinder and one and tone, you won’t find a better Mini-Humbucker combine to give you performing bass anywhere! all the necessary tones while the set neck gives you the sustain you need.

Epiphone was one of the most respected names in bass violas. This is the cover of the 1961 catalog.

EB-0™ bass viola™ bass Like the one-pickup From the golden age of original at a price you British music comes gotta love! Plus... the An early 60s catalog page the bass that looks as short-scale and narrow showing two electric good as it sounds! neck make it soooo basses. The Embassy Deluxe easy to play! and the Newport. Note the too cool “batwing” .

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rolling thunder.

embassy special-IV 4-string, laminated body; 22 frets, chrome-plated hardware and covered machine heads.

rumblekat bass Legendary bassist with the Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule, Allen Woody designed this bass embodying the spirit of some of his favorite classic instruments of the 1960s. Allen combined a short-scale (30”) for playing comfort with two Mini bass humbuckers in the neck and middle positions to give it that “signature” Woody rum- bling, warm tone. Proceeds from the sale of this “Limited Edition” instrument support the Savannah Woody Education Fund.

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epiphone embassy basses Epiphone’s Embassy basses combine classic features and el segundo modern design with such perfection that we’ve named them after As the name implies, this is the “El Segundo” Epi’s top-of-the-line solidbody bass from the 1960s - the Embassy. (the second) acoustic/electric bass in the A 34-inch scale and 4-on-a-side tuner configuration harken back to Epiphone line-up of hits. Like the best-selling El the years when the Embassy was made in the Gibson factory in Capitan, it features great acoustic tone and Kalamazoo. The new Embassy’s contoured double-cutaway body the Shadow Classic P-4 multi-band preamp, ensures the perfect balance and playing comfort that modern bass only from Epiphone. But... at a price that is players expect from a high-quality instrument. All of the Embassy sure to turn your head! basses have a contoured body and Thunderbird-style headstock with straight string-pull.

Epiphone string basses have long been a respected name in embassy standard that instrument category. Here IV & V the bass line is debuted in this 1940 Metronome ad. 4 and 5 string, solid Swamp Ash body, 24 frets, die-cast machine heads; black hardware.

el capitan-4C Allen Woody holds a rare, yellow With its J-200 size body, Maple Epiphone Newport bass. top, back and sides and oval it’s no wonder this acoustic/electric bass sets the standard for all to follow. With the Shadow Classic P-4 multi- band preamp, available only from Epiphone, you’ll get powerful tones “unplugged” or “plugged.” performance is our passion W1531 p.26_27_aas 3/23/06 12:51 PM Page 26

Triggerman 100H DSP Solid State. Digital Signal Processing. Each one of our E Series amps is features an uncompromised level of performance at a price point that makes the rock and roll stack a whole new business. Finally, every guitar slingin’ rock monster in waiting doesn’t have to wait any longer for rock star tone. 100W Head, Featuring E-Valve Tube Tone Circuitry, 16 DSP Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb, 2 channels with Separate 3 Band EQ each, FX Loop with Level Control, XLR Direct Out, Headphone Out, Aux In/Out with Level Control.

Trigger Cab Special design 4 x 12” speakers, 280 watt handling with Stereo/Mono.

So-Cal 50 Head A dual power 50W/25W, Class AB Hi-gain boutique quality amplifier that smokes heads costing twice as much. DC powered filaments, Dual Mode EQ for Max Tweak Options, EL34’s and remarkable attention to detail all make the So-Cal 50H a value beyond compare.

So-Cal 412SL Cab Whether for use with the high-gain So-Cal 50H or as an add-on to another amp rig, the So-Cal 412SL offers rugged design, the best components and great stage presence. Crafted using for superior “tight” response when matched with the 4 x 12” Lady Luck by Eminence speakers. 280 watt.

Triggerman 60 DSP 60W, Featuring E-Valve Tube Tone Circuitry. Valve Junior Head 16 DSP Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb, 2 channels with Separate 3 Band EQ each, FX The same best selling low-watt, vintage tone of the Valve Junior in head Loop with Level Control, XLR Direct Out, form. We’ve also added more Headphone Out, Aux In/Out with Level Control speaker outputs to 1X12” Special Design Speaker. accommodate the most popular extension cabinet configurations and a snazzy two-tone and red tolex scheme. For about the price of a good pedal, anybody can have real vintage tube tone. epiphone valve a retro, solid, made to perform. W1531 p.26_27_aas 3/23/06 12:51 PM Page 27

Blues Custom With 2 x 12” Lady Luck by Eminence Speakers, Two EQ Modes and style pouring out of every inch, the Blues Custom is the best value in high-end amplification. This is quite simply the most significant amplifier in Epiphone’s long history. Dual Valve Series Standard Power Mode 30W Class AB OR 15W Class A, 5AR4 Tube Rectifier, Dual Mode The tone is pure vintage and the quality EQ Operation, Spring Reverb, 2 Channels, DC Powered Filaments all housed in a is pure boutique. 15W Class A (3 x rugged, multi-ply birch cabinet. 12AX7, 2 x EL84)Push-Pull. 16 DSP Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb. Gutsy, Musical Preamp Section with Master Volume and 3 Band EQ. 12” Special Design Speaker.

The Zephyr Dreadnaught amplifier, circa 1940. This elegent maple-veneer cabinet resembled the bandstand music holders popular at the time. The stylized “E” stands for Electar. Valve Series Special Same great amp as the Junior, With 16 DSP Selections and separate DSP Reverb. 10” Speaker plus an extra 12AX7 to run its additional tone stack Firefly 30 DSP for added gain control. Cleverly designed to be guitar player friendly, easy-to use and appointed with just enough technology to enhance great tone. 30W, 1X10” Special Design Speaker, E-Valve Tube Tone Circuit with 16 DSP Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb, 2 Channels and 1 x 10” Special Design Speaker, Headphone Out. The earliest “Electar” amplifiers, introduced in 1935 were housed in a box resembling a suitcase. No doubt because these were purchased from a suitcase manufacturer. Both the Valve Series Junior front and back came with a detachable, hinged cover to Single-Ended, Class A in a slick retro protect the inner workings. cabinet with a special design 8” speaker. Boutique amplifiers just became the domain of every guitar player out there. Take a listen and you’re jaw will drop. 5 Watts, Class A. Single-Ended drive true, low watt vintage tone. amplifiers, r solid, made to perform. performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:39 PM Page 28

john rich

EF-500RA A joy to play and to behold, the EF-500RA features Solid back and sides, Solid Sitka top and hundreds of individually hand-fitted Abalone EF-500M binding strips. With its combination of Solid (Also available in Natural Satin) Mahogany body and Sitka Spruce top the EF-500M has great projection and clarity.

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EF-500RCCE This new “fingerstyle” guitar features 1.75” string spacing. DR-500P The Solid Cedar top and Crystal clear tone. Premium- Rosewood back and sides give it grade, Solid Maple back a rich, warm tone. And the and sides add an extra level of 1930s wide-X bracing and deep generous cutaway allows for brilliance to the sweet scarfing on solid-top tone improved upper-fret access. tone of a Solid Sitka Spruce top. are the beginning of these Included is an L.R. Baggs The DR-500P cuts through exquisite guitars. acoustic/electric Piezo pickup like no traditional with electronics. dreadnought ever.

Quality continues with individually fitted trim and solid tops, backs and sides. Finished in natural or vintage satin to allow the guitars to breathe.

EF-500R DR-500M DR-500R The matching of a Solid The quintessential flat-top The ultimate marriage of Rosewood body with a Solid guitar. Premium-grade, tone woods. A Solid Sitka Sitka Spruce top gives the EF- Solid Mahogany back and Spruce top and premium- 500R the warmth and sides, matched with grade Rosewood back and projection so highly sought by a Solid Sitka Spruce top, sides produce the performing musicians. produce the perfect guitar classic dreadnought tone. The DR-500M can sound. The DR-500R handle everything from makes a player feel just power-rock rhythms to like it sounds - rich and Old-style, tapered headstock bluegrass leads. powerful. and vintage-style open end (Also available with tuning keys make for tuning electronics - precision and a fantastic look. DR-500ME)

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AJ-500R The classic Jumbo shape of the AJ-500R is the preferred guitar of modern music legends.With gracefully sloping shoulders, solid Rosewood back and sides, and a solid Sitka Spruce top, the AJ-500R blankets a room with deep, rich and rounded tones. (Also available with electronics - AJ-500RE)

gretchen wilson

Masterbilt AJ-500RC/ 12th fret We have taken the AJ-500R and totally redefined it with a vintage V-shape neck, slotted peghead, and a neck that joins the body at the 12 fret. This gives you the look and feel of performing on the finest old dreadnoughts of the 20s and 30s.

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EN-546C With a slightly narrower nut than the standard , plus a cutaway body Masterbilt Figured Koa shape, the EN-546 makes with steel-string guitarists feel Abalone binding instantly at home as they This Masterbilt Ukulele features expand into nylon string guitars. our outstanding, hand-fitted All Masterbilt necks are hand- This guitar is available with the dovetail neck joint and gives you fitted to the body using tradi- L.R. Baggs Element system* the finest in traditional Hawaiian tional tapered dovetail joints with a Preamp voiced personally instrumentation. And, with the with hot hide glue. by Lloyd Baggs to perfectly highly Figured Koa and Abalone match the Epiphone Masterbilt trim, this ukulele looks as good EN-500 series guitars. as it sounds. It also comes with an embroidered UltraLight Hardshell Masterbilt case!

Solid rosewood bridges with real bone, compensated saddles are featured on all Masterbilts.

Masterbilt Mahogany Ukulele Masterbilt With the Solid Mahogany MB-500 Banjo body, tapered dovetail neck joint This new Masterbilt banjo has and unique bracing, this simple AJ500M a beautiful Figured Maple neck yet beautiful ukulele has an Our classic Jumbo shape & resonator, paired with a unbelievable tone. It comes is made with Premium- traditional 3-ply Hard Maple rim complete with an embroidered grade, Solid Mahogany & “Bronze Tone Ring”. We’ve Masterbilt Ultralight back and sides, and added a Solid Ebony Hardshell case. matched with a solid Sitka and historic Epiphone pearl Spruce top to produce the “Cloud” inlays to add to it’s perfect guitar tone. stunning good looks! All Epiphone Masterbilt guitars The AJ-500M can handle come with an embroidered everything from power- hard GigBag. rock rhythms to bluegrass leads. (Also available in Natural Satin and with electronics - AJ-500ME) performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:42 PM Page 32

DR-212 Yet another incredible value! How do we do it? Select Spruce top with scalloped bracing, Ivoroid binding on the body and neck, and Mahogany back, sides and neck. Incredible AJ sound and beauty in a 12 string!

DR-100 Our most popular DR-200S A Solid Spruce top acoustic, the DR-100 dreadnought at a price features a Select you can afford. Also Spruce top, Mahogany featuring die-cast back and sides and machine heads for Rosewood fingerboard great tuning stability. and . (Also available in Ebony and Natural) performance and value, clear as a bell. W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:43 PM Page 33

AJ®-100 The new affordable AJ-100 now brings the look and sound of the AJ to everyone with features such as a AJ®-200S Select Spruce top, Features Solid Spruce Mahogany back and top, Mahogany back, sides and a rosewood sides and neck, fingerboard and bridge. reverse-belly Rosewood See and hear for your- bridge and a Rosewood Epi Stathopoulo’s 1937 self... the difference is fingerboard, giving you patent application for the as clear as a bell! professional features at adjustable “Thrust” rod. (Also available in Ebony a price anyone Granted in 1939, it was also and Vintage Sunburst) can afford! referred to as the “Epiphone adjustable cantilver brace”.

AJ®-100CE ® DR-200CE The same features as AJ -200SCE Our Spruce top cutaway our affordable AJ-100, If you’re looking for a great all- dreadnought at a price such as a Select purpose acoustic/electric that won’t break the Spruce top, Mahogany cutaway at a price that won’t bank. Also featuring back and sides and a break your budget, this is it. die-cast machine heads Rosewood fingerboard The AJ-200SCE features a solid for great tuning and bridge. But with a spruce top and the incredible stability. graceful cutaway for Shadow Classic P-4 multi-band This F.T. 79 (Flat Top) from improved upper-fret Preamp, available only at 1948, shows the changing access. See and hear Epiphone! Mahogany back and upper body shape from for yourself! sides along with the distinctive traditional “ shoulder” to reverse belly bridge round out “slope shoulder”. The beginnings as a bell. the package. of the Advanced Jumbo shape.

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limited edition paul mccartney 1964 texan The Limited Edition Paul McCartney 1964 Texan, is a replica of the famous guitar that he used to record “Yesterday” and performed with on the Ed Sullivan Show. Sir Paul has worked with Epiphone and Gibson to ensure that every detail of his original ‘64 Texan, from the correct finish to the neck shape, is replicated correctly. It is. Each of these guitars comes with a num- bered Certificate of Authenticity and custom Ultralight Hardcase.

*A portion of each sale will go to the Adopt-A-Minefield® program which raises awareness and funds to clear minefields and rehabilitate landmine victims.

EJ-160E The acoustic/electric that is synonymous with John Lennon features the same shape and feel as the Gibson... Fab-ulous! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each will be donated to The BMI Foundation, Inc. for the John Lennon Scholarship Fund which supports music education. timeless performance, timeless tone, timeless looks. W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:43 PM Page 35

beautiful acoustics, historic...

EJ-300S The best is now even better! We’ve taken the EJ-200 Super Jumbo to the No other acoustic is as next level with the recognizable as the A page from the 1939 EJ-300S. Featuring a original Super Jumbo - EJ-200CE catalog showing the Solid Spruce top and the Gibson J-200 - We’ve changed the Recording guitar. Rosewood back and “The King of the Flattop rules for the “The King The models A thru E had sides for big, luscious Guitars.” Distinctive in of the Flattops” by X-bracing and rosewood sound! shape and appoint- adding a graceful cut- . ments, the EJ-200 is away for added fret still an industry stan- access and a preamp dard in acoustic EQ. The EJ-200CE guitars, for tone and gives you all the great looks! features of the EJ-200 (Also available in in an acoustic/electric, Natural and Vintage outstanding projection Sunburst) and great low-end response. (Also available in Ebony and Vintage Sunburst)

In 1963 the deluxe flat-top Excellente joined the line. $100 more than the Gibson J-200, the Excellente had a huge pearl on the head- stock and elegant “cloud” inlay on the fingerboard. It also had rosewood back and sides, unavailable in a Gibson at that time. timeless tone, timeless looks. performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:43 PM Page 36

americana and contemporary.

dove Like the Hummingbird, this baby really sings with a Solid Spruce top but with Maple back and sides!

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and contemporary.

PR-5E EL-00 For years, the PR-5E has taken EN-10 Our latest is a great the stage with countless If you’re looking for an looking Gibson based, musicians. Try one and find out entry-level classical with small 00 size acoustic why its timeless beauty and great good action and good with Mahogany body acoustic/electric sound with tone, look no further. and Solid Spruce top the exclusive Epiphone multi-band The EN-10 from for that fabulous preamp have withstood the test Epiphone has what “vintage” tone. Simple of time! (Also available in Ebony you want! The cover of an early 60s and elegant, for the and Natural) Epiphone catalog. “parlor” or the studio, you can’t go wrong with this Epiphone!

PR-6E The PR-6E is one of our most distinctive and beautiful acoustic/electrics. With it’s Quilted Maple back, sides and headstock, Solid Spruce top and The number 4 flat-top, circa Abalone inlays, this beauty is 1930. This model was made for the stage! Designed produced with a laminated with Epiphone’s exclusive scal- arched back. It also sported a loped bracing and multi band distinctive and Preamp, it sounds fantastic staggered-pin bridge. plugged or unplugged. Plus the small body and rounded cutaway give unparalleled access to the upper fretboard. performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:43 PM Page 38

bluegrass, newgrass or anything in between.

MD-100 Our latest metal resophonic guitar. The MD-100’s perfectly shaped round MB-200 neck and smooth action This economical is perfect for finger-style, sibling to the MB-250 slide or just flat out blues. is a great banjo This sweet thing is a must to start your for any axe collection, at journey towards a price you can afford! bluegrass excellence.

biscuit MB-250 (Round Neck) With its roots in the With its traditional Masterbilt , this “biscuit” in the center professional instrument of the resonator and has all the great round-neck, this reso- construction features phonic monster works you’d expect from as well for bluegrass Epiphone. as it does for the blues. With slide or fingers, the Biscuit COOKS! W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:43 PM Page 39

mandobird-IV or anything in between. We’ve got a crossover mando for those who like to cut across the grain! The MandoBird is a new twist to a classic Gibson shape, the Firebird! The Mandobird-IV features our custom MandoBird single-coil pickup and Mini Grover™ tuners. MB-100 MM-20 This little 4-String can do it Dubbed the “First Pick” Just like the MM-30 all! (Comes with Gigbag) banjo because of it’s except with Select affordable, light-weight Spruce top and design, the new MB-100 chrome hardware. makes a great starter or A real solid The House of Stathopoulo was travel banjo. With no at a great price! in the banjo business from the resonator, it’s light yet the very beginning. This patent for tone is perfect for banjo construction was impromptu “acoustic jams”. assigned to Epi in 1917.

mandobird-VIII MM-50 Like the Mandobird-IV the new MandoBird-VIII The Gibson F-5 mandolin is features our custom the essential “f” style man- MandoBird single-coil dolin. Our MM-50 is a com- pickup and Mini plete re-design of the Grover™ tuners. With Epiphone F-style... step on eight strings arranged back to 1922. Features in pairs, the feel will be include Solid Spruce more familiar to the MM-30E top and Figured Maple back acoustic mandolinist. If you’re looking for and sides and a beautiful ‘22 The Mandobird’s unique a great “A” style style sunburst. headstock look and sound make it Anastasios Stathopoulo started mandolin with veneer, trussrod cover, multi- very appealing to gui- out as a builder of traditional professional features bound pickguard and tarists as well as man- Greek instruments as well as such as Solid Spruce appointments are all dolin players the mandolin and banjo. top and Mahogany historically correct. The (Comes with GigBag) This gorgeous 1933 Windsor back and sides. look fingerboard size, shape, mandolin was used on the no further! scale, inlays and fingerboard album Tone Poems II, by David Also available support are all based on the Grisman. (Non-electric -MM-30) vintage 1922 F-5. would be proud! performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:44 PM Page 40

les paul® special™II SG® special™ SG® junior™ player pack player pack player pack Our best selling Special II Our smokin’ SG Special Our slick SG Junior , plus a electric guitar, plus a electric guitar, plus a screaming Studio 10 screaming Studio 10 screaming Studio 10EQx amplifier with 3-band EQ, amplifier with 3-band EQ, amplifier with 3-band EQ, Gain controls, and Gain controls, and Gain controls, and Headphone jack. It also Headphone jack. It also Headphone jack. It also comes with GigBag, Tuner, comes with GigBag, Tuner, comes with GigBag, Strap, Cord, Picks and Strap, Cord, Picks and Pitch Pipe, Strap, Cord Instructional DVD! Instructional DVD! and Picks.

EB-0 electric bass embassy electric PR-4E acoustic/ player pack bass player pack electric player pack Our best selling EB-0 Our favorite Embasy The new PR-4E features a rim- electric bass, plus a electric bass, plus a mounted Preamp with 3- band thumping Studio Bass10 thumping Studio Bass10 EQ. This package also comes amplifier with 3-band EQ, amplifier with 3-band EQ, with a Studio Acoustic 15 watt Presence controls, and Presence controls, and amplifier with XLR mic input Headphone jack. It also Headphone jack. It also and Chorus. Plus a GigBag, comes with GigBag, Tuner, comes with GigBag, Tuner, Tuner, Strap, Picks, extra Strap, Cord, Picks and Strap, Cord, Picks and Strings and Instructional DVD. Instructional DVD! Instructional DVD! W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:47 PM Page 41

DR-90S acoustic EN-10 classical player pack player pack The DR-90S has a solid The EN-10 is just right for Spruce top for superior the younger player to start tone! This package also with nylon strings. comes with GigBag, This package also comes Tuner, Strap, Picks and with GigBag, Tuner, Strap, Instructional DVD. Picks and Instructional DVD. (also available, the DR-90, select Spruce top)

just the guitar packages that you’ve always wanted... flying veewee les paul® peewee rave rig rave rig Not just a travel guitar. Not just a travel guitar. This pack features our This pack features our and always ever-popular Flying VeeWee. best-selling Les Paul Ready to rock... anywhere! PeeWee. Ready to rock... It also comes with a 9-volt, anywhere! It also comes battery operated MiniAmp, with a 9-volt, battery needed. Strap and Cord. Everything operated MiniAmp, Strap fits in the Gigbag. and Cord. Everything fits in the Gigbag.

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CNC machines make for precision routing of this Kat body. Note the quality of Mahogany.

Solid Mahogany SG bodies await finishing.

From Epiphone’s modest beginnings Precision jigs provide consistent placement of logos during silk-screening operations. in Greece back in the 19th century A precision press applies perfect to its heyday in New York to the pressure for consistent fret seating. classic 1960’s Kalamazoo, Michigan Hand-sanding and inspec- tion of bodies ensure that days, our instruments have always Laser cutting of each guitar is perfect. inlays make for been crafted with pride and a a perfect To avoid fretboard damage, this “snap-in” fit. innovative jig provides protection passion for excellence. Today that during fret dressing. passion lives on at our new Epiphone manufacturing facility located in China. Opened in 2003 under the direct supervision and Skilled taping over the instruction of Epiphone and Gibson binding before painting These highly flamed Les paul Standards make their way Hydraulic presses hold back bracing provide for a clean finish. USA engineers, and through the drying room. and body rims in place. managers, our state-of-the-art factory combines over 250 years

of guitar manufacturing experience Precision presses assure a securely attached bridge. and USA expertise with the latest production methods and quality innovations. This, along with our “Gang” presses with multiple heads ensure facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, proper placement of holes. In this case LP control holes. gives Epiphone the ability to produce musical instruments of unsurpassed

quality and value. Since 1873, you Completed acousric bodies await the finishing process. can be assured that every guitar we Kurfing is attached to the body rim ny hand. make is still crafted with the passion that has made Epiphone a leader for over 130 years. We are pleased Finished acoustic bodies travel through an air-filtered to offer you our instruments and drying room. Skilled hand work shapes thank you for choosing Epiphone. bracing. Finishing the old fashioned way, compound, wheel and patience. W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:47 PM Page 43

padded guitar stand This gig-worthy stand is powder-coated GT-820 intellituner Digital Quartz tuner for guitar or bass with line input and mic. and generously padded to protect your favorite axe! MT-800 metronome Quartz metronome with earphone jack and speaker click.

padded guitar wall hanger plaque This padded wall hanger plaque features a clear lucite panel for display of photos or art to personalize the display of your favorite guitar. accessories straps Three great styles: 3” Premium Black Leather, 2.5” Deluxe Brown Leather and standard Black Nylon.

premium instrument cables Featuring 6.7mm noiseless, Nickel-plated, Gold tip with 1 right- angle jack. Comes in one 20’ or two 10’ cable(s). hard cases & gig bags Protect your investment with our high quality cases and gig bags! picks Packaged 12 per bag, these celluloid picks come Light, Medium or Heavy. performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:47 PM Page 44

2006 MODEL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL COLORS H/W SCALE NUT NECK NECK BODY TOP FNGRBRD BRIDGE MIDDLE NECK LEFT CASE WIDTH JOINT WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD PICKUP PICKUP PICKUP HANDED MASTERBILT “UKULELE COLLECTION” UKE-500M with case NS NH 13.64 1.40 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maghogany Solid Mahogany Rosewood UKE-500KA with case NS NH 13.64 1.40 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Figured Koa Solid Figured Koa Rosewood MASTERBILT “AJ COLLECTION” AJ-500M with case NS, VS NH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maghogany Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E AJ-500ME with case NS, VS NH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maghogany Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood L.R. Baggs E AJ-500R with case NS GH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E AJ-500RC (cedar - 12th Fret) with case NS GH 25.50 1.75 1930’s V-Set Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Cedar Rosewood E AJ-500RE with case NS GH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood L.R. Baggs E MASTERBILT “DR COLLECTION” DR-500M with case NS NH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maghogany Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E DR-500ME with case NS NH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maghogany Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood L.R. Baggs E DR-500P with case NS GH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maple Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E DR-500R with case NS GH 25.50 1.68 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E MASTERBILT “EF COLLECTION” EF-500M with case NS NH 25.50 1.75 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Maghogany Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E EF-500R with case NS GH 25.50 1.75 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E NEW! EF-500RCCE with case NS GH 25.50 1.75 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Cedar Rosewood L.R. Baggs E EF-500RA with case NS, VS GH 25.50 1.75 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Sitka Spruce Rosewood E MASTERBILT “EN COLLECTION” EN-546CE with case NS GH 25.50 1.80 DoveTail Mahogany Solid Rosewood Solid Cedar Rosewood L.R. Baggs MASTERBILT “BLUEGRASS COLLECTION” MB-500 Banjo with case AS GH 26.25 1.25 Traditional Figured Maple 3-Ply Hard Maple Bronze Ring/Remo Head Rosewood ELITIST ELECTRIC COLLECTION Elitist LP Standard TK NH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany Book-Matched Mahogany Book-Matched Quilt Maple Rosewood Gibson Burstbucker-3 Gibson Burstbucker-2 940-EELPK Elitist Les Paul Standard Plus FC, VS NH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany Book-Matched Mahogany Book-Matched Rosewood U.S.A. 60ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EELP Elitist “Twisted Sister” LP Standard TP NH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany Book-Matched Mahogany Book-Matched Maple Rosewood Gibson Burstbucker-3 Gibson Burstbucker-2 940-EELP Elitist Les Paul Custom AW, EB GH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany Book-Matched Mahogany Book-Matched Maple Rosewood U.S.A. 60ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EELP Elitist Les Paul ‘57 Goldtop MG NH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany Book-Matched Mahogany Book-Matched Maple Rosewood U.S.A. 60ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EELP ELITIST ARCHTOP COLLECTION Elitist Byrdland NA GH 23.50 1.687 Set 5-pc Maple AAA Flame Maple Solid Spruce Ebony U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-ELBY Elitist Broadway NA GH 25.50 1.687 Set 5-pc Maple AAA Flame Maple Solid Spruce Ebony U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-ELBR NEW! Elitist Country Deluxe OR GB 25.50 1.750 Set 3-pc Maple Lam. Maple & Birch Lam. Maple & Birch Ebony U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 52SR 940-ELCG Elitist 1965 Casino NA, VS NH 24.75 1.625 Set 1-pc Mahogany 5-Ply Maple 5-Ply Maple Rosewood U.S.A. EP-90T U.S.A. EP-90R 940-EE35 Elitist “Nick Valensi” Riviera P-94 AN NH 24.75 1.625 Set 1-pc Mahogany 5-Ply Maple 5-Ply Maple Rosewood Gibson P-94T Gibson P-94R 940-EE35 Elitist Sheraton VS GH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany 5-Ply Maple 5-Ply Maple Rosewood U.S.A. 60NYT U.S.A. 60NYR 940-EE35 Elitist 1963 Dot NA NH 24.75 1.687 Set 1-pc Mahogany 5-Ply Maple 5-Ply Maple Rosewood U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EE35 USA COLLECTION J. Lennon “1965” CASINO w/ Case VS NH 24.75 1.625 Set 1-pc Mahogany 5-Ply Maple 5-Ply Maple Rosewood Gibson P-90T Gibson P-90R REV519 J. Lennon “REVOLUTION” CASINO w/ Case LN NH 24.75 1.625 Set 1-pc Mahogany 5-Ply Maple 5-Ply Maple Rosewood Gibson P-90T Gibson P-90R REV519 ARCHTOP COLLECTION ALLEYKAT HS, TB CH 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Mahogany Lam. Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB NYR Mini-HB EHLCS WILDKAT (with Bigsby Tremolo) AN, TB CB 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Mahogany Lam. Maple Rosewood Dogear P-90 Classic™ Dogear P-90 Classic™ EHLCS DOT STUDIO AW, BK, WC, WS BH 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Maple Lam. Maple Lam. Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB E519 DOT CH, EB, NA, VS CH 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Maple Lam. Maple Lam. R CASINO CH, NA, VS CH 24.75 1.625 Set Mahogany Maple Lam. Maple Rosewood Dogear P-90 Classic™ Dogear P-90 Classic™ E519 RIVIERA CH CH 24.75 1.680 Set Mahogany Maple Lam. Maple Rosewood NYT Mini-HB NYR Mini-HB E519 SHERATON II EB, NA, VS GH 24.75 1.680 Set 5-pc Maple Maple Lam. Maple Lam. Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes E519 “Joe Pass” EMPEROR II NA, VS GH 24.75 1.680 Set 3-pc Maple Maple Lam. Select Spruce Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EEMCS ZEPHYR REGENT VS GH 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Mahogany Lam. Maple Rosewood A NEW! ES-175 Reissue VS CH 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Maple Maple Lam. Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EEMCS EMPEROR REGENT AS, NA GH 25.50 1.68 Set Maple Maple Select Spruce Rosewood F BROADWAY AS, NA GH 25.50 1.68 Set Maple Maple Select Spruce Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EJUMBO ES-295 (with Bigsby Tremolo) MG CB 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Maple Lam. Maple Lam. Rosewood Dogear P-90 Classic™ Dogear P-90 Classic™ EEMCS “B. B. King” LUCILLE EB GH 24.75 1.68 Set Maple Maple Lam. Maple Lam. Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB E519 ELECTRIC COLLECTION SG-Special CH, EB CH 24.75 1.68 Bolt Mahogany Basswood Rosewood 700T 6 G-310 EB, RE, VW CH 24.75 1.68 Bolt Mahogany Basswood Rosewood 700T 6 “Emily the Strange” G-310 w/ gig & strap ES CH 24.75 1.68 Bolt Mahogany Basswood Rosewood 700T 6 G-400 CH, EB CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes EGCS “Faded” G-400 (formerly “Vintage” G-400) WB, WC CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS G-400 Deluxe VS CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS G-400 Custom AI GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS “” Signature G-400 EB BH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Gibson Tony Iommi HB Gibson Tony Iommi HB Yes EGCS G-1275 CUSTOM (DoubleNeck) CH CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EDOBL NEW! “Worn” FIREBIRD STUDIO WC CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EFBCS “1958” KORINA FLYING-V (thru-body) EB, KO GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Korina Rosewood Alnico Classic™ Plus HB Alnico Classic™ HB EVCS “1958” KORINA EXPLORER EB, KO GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Korina Rosewood Alnico Classic™ Plus HB Alnico Classic™ HB EXPL2 THE “GOTH” COLLECTION Goth G-400 PB BH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS Goth Les Paul STUDIO PB BH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Goth “1958” FLYING-V PB BH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EVCS Goth “1958” EXPLORER PB BH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EXPL2 Goth Thunderbird-IV Bass PB BH 34.00 1.73 Bolt Maple Basswood Mahogany Rosewood TB-Plus Humbucker TB-Plus Humbucker ETBCS W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:47 PM Page 45

FNGRBRD BRIDGE MIDDLE NECK LEFT CASE WOOD PICKUP PICKUP PICKUP HANDED Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood EMBADCS Rosewood L.R. Baggs EMBADCS Rosewood EMBADCS Rosewood EMBADCS Rosewood L.R. Baggs EMBADCS Rosewood EMBADCS Rosewood L.R. Baggs EMBADCS Rosewood EMBADCS Rosewood EMBADCS Rosewood EMBENCS Rosewood EMBENCS Rosewood L.R. Baggs EMBENCS Rosewood EMBENCS Rosewood L.R. Baggs m Rosewood i e Rosewood Gibson Burstbucker-3 Gibson Burstbucker-2 940-EELPK m ple Rosewood U.S.A. 60ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EELP a Rosewood Gibson Burstbucker-3 Gibson Burstbucker-2 940-EELP a Rosewood U.S.A. 60ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EELP a Rosewood U.S.A. 60ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EELP Ebony U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-ELBY Ebony U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-ELBR c Ebony U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 52SR 940-ELCG Rosewood U.S.A. EP-90T U.S.A. EP-90R 940-EE35 Rosewood Gibson P-94T Gibson P-94R 940-EE35 Rosewood U.S.A. 60NYT U.S.A. 60NYR 940-EE35 Rosewood U.S.A. 50ST U.S.A. 50SR 940-EE35 Rosewood Gibson P-90T Gibson P-90R REV519 Rosewood Gibson P-90T Gibson P-90R REV519 Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB NYR Mini-HB EHLCS Rosewood Dogear P-90 Classic™ Dogear P-90 Classic™ EHLCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB E519 Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes E519 Rosewood Dogear P-90 Classic™ Dogear P-90 Classic™ E519 Rosewood NYT Mini-HB NYR Mini-HB E519 Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes E519 Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EEMCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB EEMCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EEMCS Rosewood Floating 700R Mini-HB EJUMBO Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EJUMBO Rosewood Dogear P-90 Classic™ Dogear P-90 Classic™ EEMCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB E519 Rosewood 700T 650R EGCS Rosewood 700T 650R Yes EGCS Rosewood 700T 650R INCL. GIG Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes EGCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS Rosewood Gibson Tony Iommi HB Gibson Tony Iommi HB Yes EGCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EDOBL Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EFBCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ Plus HB Alnico Classic™ HB EVCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ Plus HB Alnico Classic™ HB EXPL2 Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EGCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EVCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB EXPL2 Rosewood TB-Plus Humbucker TB-Plus Humbucker ETBCS performance is our passion W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:47 PM Page 46

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MODEL COLORS H/W SCALE NUT NECK NECK BODY TOP FNGRBRD BRIDGE MIDDLE NECK LEFT CASE WIDTH JOINT WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD PICKUP PICKUP PICKUP HANDED ELECTRIC BASS COLLECTION EB-0 BASS EB, CH CH 30.50 1.50 Bolt Mahogany Basswood Rosewood S EB-3 BASS (Set, SG, 2-PU) EB, CH CH 34.00 1.65 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood NYT Bass Mini-HB SideWinder™ Humbucker EB3CS EMBASSY SPECIAL BASS BL, EB, RE CH 34.00 1.65 Bolt Maple Maple Rosewood 850T Split Humbucker E EMBASSY STANDARD BASS TB, TL, WL BH 34.00 1.65 Bolt Maple Swamp Ash Rosewood 730T Bass Humbucker 730T Bass Humbucker EMBCS EMBASSY STANDARD-V BASS TB, TL, WL BH 34.00 1.65 Bolt Maple Swamp Ash Rosewood 730T Bass Humbucker 730T Bass Humbucker EMBCS NEW! Les Paul SPECIAL BASS PB BH 34.00 1.65 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood 442R Alnico Bass HB 442R Alnico Bass HB ELPBCS THUNDERBIRD-IV (Reverse) VS BH 34.00 1.73 Bolt Maple Basswood Mahogany Rosewood TB-Plus Humbucker TB-Plus Humbucker ETBCS VIOLA BASS VS CH 30.50 1.65 Set Maple Lam. Maple Lam. Maple Rosewood NYR Bass Mini-HB NYT Bass Mini-HB EVBCS “Allen Woody” Ltd Ed. RumbleKAT WR GH 30.00 1.62 Set Mahogany Mahogany 5-Ply Maple Rosewood NYT Bass Mini-HB NYT Bass Mini-HB EAKCS “Jack Casady” BASS EB, MG CH 34.00 1.625 Set Mahogany Lam. Maple Lam. Maple Rosewood JCB-1 Low-Imp. Bass HB E LES PAUL COLLECTION Les Paul SPECIAL-II EB, HS, VS, WH CH 24.75 1.68 Bolt Mahogany Basswood Rosewood 700T 6 Les Paul-100 EB, HS, RE, VS CH 24.75 1.68 Bolt Mahogany Basswood Rosewood 700T 6 “Bob Marley” Les Paul Special w/ Gigbag WB CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB INCL. GIG Les Paul STUDIO EB, HS, VS, WR CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Les Paul STANDARD EB CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes ENLPCS NEW! Les Paul STANDARD PLAIN-TOP HB, HS, VS CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Les Paul STANDARD PLUS-TOP HB,HS,TA,TL,VS,WR CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes ENLPCS Les Paul ULTRA FC GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Quilt Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Les Paul CUSTOM AW, EB GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes ENLPCS Les Paul CUSTOM PLUS HS, VS GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Zakk Wylde “BULLSEYE” LP CUSTOM AI GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood EMG HZ-4 E Zakk Wylde “BUZZSAW” LP CUSTOM BZ CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood EMG HZ-4 E Zakk Wylde “CAMO” LP CUSTOM CM GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood EMG HZ-4 E “Joe Perry” Boneyard LP STD PLUS AT CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood Gibson Burstbucker-3 Gibson Burstbucker-2 ENLPCS Les Paul ‘56 GoldTop MG CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood Soapbar P-90 Classic™ Soapbar P-90 Classic™ ENLPCS Les Paul BLACK BEAUTY 3 EB GH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Maple Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS “Ace Frehley” Les Paul Custom HS CH 24.75 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Flame Maple Rosewood DiMarzio Super Distortion™ DiMarzio Super Distortion™ DiMarzio Super Distortion™ ENLPCS DR COLLECTION DR-100 EB, NA, VS CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood E DR-212 NA CH 25.50 1.75 Set MahoganyMahogany Select SpruceRosewood E DR-200S NA CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood E DR-200CE NA CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E AJ COLLECTION AJ-100 EB, NA, VS CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood E AJ-100CE NA CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E AJ-200S NA CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood E AJ-200SCE NA CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E EJ COLLECTION EJ-200 BK, NA, VS GH 25.50 1.68 Set Maple Maple Select Spruce Rosewood E EJ-200CE BK, NA, VS GH 25.50 1.68 Set Maple Maple Select Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E EJ-300S VS GH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Rosewood Solid Spruce Rosewood E AMERICANA COLLECTION HUMMINGBIRD HS CH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood E DOVE NA CH 25.50 1.68 Set Maple Maple Solid Spruce Rosewood E EL-00 VS CH 24.75 1.65 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood E Electric MANDOBIRD-IV (with gigbag) PB, VS CH 14.00 1.06 Bolt Mahogany Mahogany Rosewood M Electric MANDOBIRD-VIII (with gigbag) VS CH 14.00 1.06 Bolt Mahogany Mahogany R BISCUIT (Resophonic Round Neck) MR CH 24.75 1.62 Set Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany E MD-100 (Round Neck, Metal Body) NA NH 24.75 1.687 Set Mahogany Brass Brass Rosewood E CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION PR5-E EB, NA, VS GH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E PR-6E NA GH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Quilt Maple Solid Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E ARTIST COLLECTION “John Lennon” EJ-160E VC CH 25.50 1.725 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood E “Paul McCartney” Signature 1964 Texan AN NH 25.50 1.68 Set Mahogany Solid Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood Y ACOUSTIC BASS COLLECTION EL SEGUNDO 4C with Preamp NA CH 34.00 1.65 Set Maple Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 E EL CAPITAN 4C with Preamp VS CH 34.00 1.73 Set Maple Maple Maple Rosewood Shadow P-7 E BLUEGRASS COLLECTION MM-20 AS CH 14.00 1.06 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood E MM-30 AS GH 14.00 1.06 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood E MM-30E AS, TL GH 14.00 1.06 Set Mahogany Mahogany Solid Spruce Rosewood Shadow SH-900 Piezo E MM-50 VS NH 14.00 1.06 Set Maple Maple Solid Spruce Rosewood E NEW! MB-100 NA CH 26.25 1.25 Traditional Mahogany Mahogany Remo Head Rosewood I MB-200 MR CH 26.25 1.25 Traditional Mahogany Mahogany Remo Head Rosewood E MB-250 MR CH 26.25 1.25 Traditional Mahogany Maple Remo Head Rosewood E NYLON COLLECTION EN-10 NA CH 25.50 2.00 Set Mahogany Mahogany Select Spruce Rosewood E W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:47 PM Page 47

FNGRBRD BRIDGE MIDDLE NECK LEFT CASE WOOD PICKUP PICKUP PICKUP HANDED Rosewood SideWinder™ Humbucker EBCS Rosewood NYT Bass Mini-HB SideWinder™ Humbucker EB3CS Rosewood 850T Split Humbucker EMBCS Rosewood 730T Bass Humbucker 730T Bass Humbucker EMBCS Rosewood 730T Bass Humbucker 730T Bass Humbucker EMBCS Rosewood 442R Alnico Bass HB 442R Alnico Bass HB ELPBCS Rosewood TB-Plus Humbucker TB-Plus Humbucker ETBCS Rosewood NYR Bass Mini-HB NYT Bass Mini-HB EVBCS Rosewood NYT Bass Mini-HB NYT Bass Mini-HB EAKCS Rosewood JCB-1 Low-Imp. Bass HB EJCCS Rosewood 700T 650R Yes ENLPCS Rosewood 700T 650R Yes ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB INCL. GIG Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic Plus™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Yes ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Rosewood EMG HZ-4 EMG HZ-4A ENLPCS Rosewood EMG HZ-4 EMG HZ-4A ENLPCS Rosewood EMG HZ-4 EMG HZ-4A ENLPCS Rosewood Gibson Burstbucker-3 Gibson Burstbucker-2 ENLPCS Rosewood Soapbar P-90 Classic™ Soapbar P-90 Classic™ ENLPCS Rosewood Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB Alnico Classic™ HB ENLPCS Rosewood DiMarzio Super Distortion™ DiMarzio Super Distortion™ DiMarzio Super Distortion™ ENLPCS Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EDREAD Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EDREAD Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EDREAD Rosewood EJUMBO Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EJUMBO Rosewood EJUMBO Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood EDREAD Rosewood EL0CS Rosewood M4 Single Coil INCL. GIG Rosewood M4 Single Coil INCL. GIG EBICS Rosewood EBICS Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EPR5 Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EPR6 Rosewood EJ-160E Mini Acoustic HB EDREAD Rosewood Yes EPMGHG Rosewood Shadow Classic P-4 EABES Rosewood Shadow P-7 EABCS Rosewood ED20 Rosewood ED20 Rosewood Shadow SH-900 Piezo ED20 Rosewood ED50 Rosewood INCL. GIG Rosewood EH60 Rosewood EH60 Rosewood ECLASS

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Ltd. Ed. PR5-E in Alpine White Q2-2006 Since it’s introduction in 1990, the PR-5E has been the choice of more working musicians than any other Epiphone acoustic/electric guitar. To commemorate it’s continued Ltd. Ed. FIREBIRD STUDIO success, Epiphone introduces this in Vintage Sunburst Limited Edition version in beautiful Q2-2006 Alpine White. Epiphone’s Ltd. Ed. Firebird Studio combines the “reverse-body” style of the original series with our traditional set-neck design and full-size, Alnico Classic humbucking pickups. To top it off, it features Steinberger 40:1 direct-drive, gearless tuners for unequalled tuning precision and ease-of- use while maintaining the traditional Firebird “”banjo”” tuner look.

Ltd. Ed. ‘57 Les Paul Junior Ltd. Ed. RIPPER Bass in Antique Natural Reissue in Vintage Sunburst Q2-2006 Q3-2006 The Ripper is back from the past with a few new features straight from the What could be simpler than surface-mounting one Epiphone Custom Shop. With a Hard Maple body and matching Maple neck dog-ear P-90 pickup on a slab of mahogany? But and fingerboard, it’s a bass player’s delight. The back of the neck has a satin perhaps it is this simplicity that contributes to the Les finish for smooth feel while the fingerboard is a high gloss polyurethane finish Paul Jr’s ability to so consistently produce great tone. to give years of protection. For great sustain, we’ve added a brass nut and a And now, Epiphone recreates this classic set-neck, bolt on style bridge giving maximum transfer of sound. Add to that a new PJ all-solid wood model at a price that everyone can afford. pickup configuration with individual volume controls, master tone and a three We’ve even added a P-100 humbucker for pure rock way toggle, the Ripper delivers a complete tonal spectrum from thundering tone with no noise. rock lines to delicate jazz counterpoint.

Ltd. Ed. SQ-180 Reissue in Ebony Q3-2006 Ltd. Ed. CASINO w/ Bigsby in Vintage Sunburst Epiphone brings back one of the most recognizable Q3-2006 acoustic guitars of all-time - the SQ180 with it’s dual Since John, Paul and George each picked up an ”moustache” , small-body ”jumbo” body back in the 60s, this classic hollow-body has been the choice of shape and distinctive mother-of-pearl star inlays! professional musicians. This limited edition version includes a ”Wake up little Susie” and get one today! Bigsby tremolo with traditional vintage sunburst finish. W1531 Cov Epiphone 3/23/06 1:01 PM Page 5

Ltd. Ed. ES-135 in BlueBurst Epiphone is Q4-2006 As Guitar Player magazine said... ”The ES-135 is a super-versatile axe that proud to present fuses the ES-175 traits with aspects of the semi-acoustic ES-335. The the “Guitar of the result is relentless sustain and slap-your-face presence, the ES-135’s Month”Limited gargantuan tones are as easy to ignore as a hippo in your hot tub.” Epiphone proudly recreates the Ltd. Ed. ES-135 in gorgeous Blueburst Edition guitars for finish and, at a price that the working musician can afford. 2006. Every month Epiphone will be offering a new and Ltd. Ed. SPECIAL-II Deluxe in Vintage Sunburst unique guitar in Q4-2006 Our best-selling electric guitar just got even better! This Les Paul Special-II limited quantities. combines the look and feel of a Les Paul with 2 powerful humbucking pickups Based upon legendary for awesome rock tone at a price that can’t be beat. Our Limited Edition version adds gold hardware for an upscale look and feel. instruments, Epiphone customizes each Ltd. Ed. WildKat in Sunrise Orange guitar with Q4-2006 We've made the Wildkat even wilder with this Limited Edition special hardware, version in gorgeous Sunrise Orange. With it’s vintage chrome pickups, colors P-90 pickups and Bigsby vibrato, this Epiphone original semi- hollow body is the perfect guitar for rock, blues and country. and/or finishes l And, the highly flamed Maple top sure looks good too! making it a “one-of-a- kind” collectible.

Ltd. Ed. SPECIAL-II Deluxe in Ebony Each guitar features Q1-2007 the “Limited Edition” Our best-selling electric guitar just got even better! This Les Paul Special-II combines the look and feel of a Les Paul with 2 powerful humbucking pickups logo on the back of for awesome rock tone at a price that can’t be beat. Our Limited Edition the headstock and is version adds gold hardware for an upscale look and feel. available through selected retailers only. Ltd. Ed. EJ-212CE in Vintage Sunburst Q1-2007 Be sure to visit Everyone knows that the ”King of the Flattops” produces the biggest sound www.epiphone.com around. Well, now you can get that legendary J-200 sound in a 12- string. We’ve also added a Shadow preamp/electronics and a cutaway regularly to learn making this a great live performance guitar as well. more about the availability of specific models. At Epiphone, we’ve Ltd. Ed. AJ-200S Deluxe made a guitar just Q1-2007 for you! What do you get when you combine the Advanced Jumbo shape with a solid Spruce top and Gold hardware? You get an acoustic guitar with amazing tone and clarity as well as great looks! It’s the Ltd. Ed. AJ-200S Deluxe!

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