F
rom Epiphone’s modest beginnings
in Greece back in the 19th century
to its heyday in New York to the
classic 1960’s Kalamazoo, Michigan
days, our instruments have always
been crafted with pride and a
passion for excellence. Today that
passion lives on at our new
Epiphone manufacturing facility
located in China. Opened in 2003
under the direct supervision and
instruction of Epiphone and Gibson
USA engineers, luthiers and
managers, our state-of-the-art
factory combines over 250 years
of guitar manufacturing experience
and USA expertise with the latest
production methods and quality
innovations. This, along with our
facilities in Nashville, Tennessee,
gives Epiphone the ability to produce
musical instruments of unsurpassed
quality and value. Since 1873, you
can be assured that every guitar we
make is still crafted with the passion
that has made Epiphone a leader
for over 130 years. We are pleased
to offer you our instruments and
thank you for choosing Epiphone.
Hydraulic presses hold back bracing
and body rims in place.
Skilled hand work shapes
acoustic guitar bracing.
Kurfing is attached to the body rim ny hand.
Completed acousric bodies await the
finishing process.
Finished acoustic bodies travel through an air-filtered
drying room.
Finishing the old fashioned way, compound, wheel
and patience.
Precision presses assure a
securely attached bridge.
CNC machines make for precision
routing of this Kat body. Note the
quality of Mahogany.
Laser cutting of
inlays make for
a perfect
“snap-in” fit.
Hand-sanding and inspec-
tion of bodies ensure that
each guitar is perfect.
Solid Mahogany SG bodies
await finishing.
Skilled taping over the
binding before painting
provide for a clean finish.
These highly flamed Les paul Standards make their way
through the drying room.
A precision press applies perfect
pressure for consistent fret
seating.
To avoid fretboard damage, this
innovative jig provides protection
during fret dressing.
Precision jigs provide consistent placement of
logos during silk-screening operations.
“Gang” drill presses with multiple heads ensure
proper placement of holes. In this case LP
control holes.
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