Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection: Iconic Designs

Epiphone has just announced the release of its “Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection,” a new line of instruments designed to make Gibson’s most iconic and sought-after models accessible to players at every stage of their musical journey.

Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection

This new collection is packed with high-quality features that rival those found on much more expensive guitars. From carefully selected tonewoods to meticulously designed electronics, pickups, and a range of classic, eye-catching finishes, these instruments are built to handle any musical challenge.

It adds new models to the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection and offers them at a far more affordable price point than the Gibson USA equivalents.

Rosewood fretboards are back for this latest 2025 release, which will please many potential new buyers.

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Epiphone’s “Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection” is the ideal choice for musicians who desire a budget-friendly instrument that doesn’t compromise on premium feel and authentic Gibson tone.

Cost Effective

This 2025 launch marks a significant expansion of the lineup of legendary guitar designs, allowing more players than ever before to experience the magic of Gibson’s heritage.

They are using veneers for the maple tops to keep prices down, however they all come with US-made pickups and CTS pots, plus, Luxe Bumblebee Paper in Oil Capacitors.

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Washed Bourbon Burst

Models

The new range included a 1959 Les Paul Standard, a 1960 Les Paul Standard, a 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, a 1964 SG Standard, a 1960 Les Paul Double Cut, a 1962 ES-335, a 1963 Firebird V, and a 1963 Firebird I.

There are also some left-handed models available in this new line.

Gibson USA Pickups

Pickups include the Gibson Custombucker models for the ES-335, SG, and Les Paul Models and the Gibson Firebird Mini Humbucker for the Firebirds. Plus, a Gibson USA P-90 Soapbar for the Les Paul Special Double Cut model.

Available now at Andertons

• Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Washed Bourbon Burst
• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Iced Tea Burst
• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Washed Cherry Burst
• Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Deep Cherry Sunburst
• Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue in Double Gold
• Epiphone 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola Reissue in Cherry Red
• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue in TV Yellow
• Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue in Sixties Cherry
• Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue in Vintage Burst
• Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Reissue in Polaris White
• Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue in Cardinal Red

Available now at Thomann

• Epiphone Les Paul 59 Ice Tea Burst VOS

• Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW

• Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR

• Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR

• Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DG

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard ITB

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS

• Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Bu

• Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY

Verdict

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection delivers budget-friendly instruments with a premium feel and authentic Gibson sound. The price point is pretty good for a guitar built in 2025, however, it would appear that Epiphone is no longer the sub-£1ooo brand it once was.

Pricing & Availability

They are available now, and the prices range from $999/£999 up to $1699/£1399.

Available now at Sweetwater

• Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Electric Guitar – Polaris White

• Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Left-handed Electric Guitar – Polaris White

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Left-handed Electric Guitar – Iced Tea Burst

• Epiphone 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue Left-handed Semi-hollow – ’60s Cherry

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue – TV Yellow

• Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue

• Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Reissue Electric Guitar – Cherry Red

• Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop

• Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Semi-hollow Electric Guitar – Vintage Burst

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar – Washed Cherry Sunburst

• Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar – Iced Tea Burst

• Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar – Deep Cherry Sunburst

• Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar – Washed Bourbon Sunburst

• Epiphone 1962 Gibson ES-335 Reissue Semi-hollow Electric Guitar – ’60s Cherry