When did Epiphone move to China?

2004
International demand for Epiphones was so high that the company opened a new factory in China in 2004, the first time that Epiphone had its own dedicated factory since the merging with Gibson in 1957. Today, Epiphone has something for every player in every genre.

Where are Epiphones made 2020?

Montana
Epiphone, originally an American company of course, are starting up limited runs of US-made instruments! The first we’ve seen are a brace of acoustics, based on the famous Texan. These will be made in Montana, by Gibson’s acoustic guitar makers.

Which Epiphone guitars are made in Japan?

Unique Epiphone models, including the Emperor, Zephyr, Riviera and Sheraton, are built to higher quality standards than the company’s “Gibson copy” line. Epiphone also produces a range of higher quality instruments under the “Elitist Series” moniker, which are built in Japan.

Where do they make Epiphone guitars in China?

Epiphone has outsourced manufacturing of several guitar models to China on and off since roughly 1995, as well as a few models being made in Taiwan in the late 1970’s through the early 1980’s. During this time, most manufaturing was done in Korea with the exception of the 1970-1985 models when most production was done in Japan.

Which is better China or Korea for Epiphones?

During that time period Epiphones being made in Korea were still considered better than anything out of Qingdao until after 2006. In 2007 the Qingdao China Epiphone factory started implementing noticeable upgrades in building and materials to help make their Epiphone guitars some of the best ever made in the world.

Where was the first Epiphone Les Paul made?

Serial number 11051502060 is the 2060th guitar built in May 2011 at the Qingdao factory in China. Five digits with a space after the first digit and custom shop on the back of the headstock, applied from 1990 to 1999.

Where does the company Epiphone get its products from?

Over time, as Gibson moved its own manufacturing operations to other facilities, Epiphone followed suit; Gibson has also subcontracted the construction of Epiphone products to various facilities in the US and internationally.

When did Epiphone move to China? 2004 International demand for Epiphones was so high that the company opened a new factory in China in 2004, the first time that Epiphone had its own dedicated factory since the merging with Gibson in 1957. Today, Epiphone has something for every player in every genre. Where are Epiphones…