AlienVintage
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Hi - I think this would be the most appropriate section to post this question (since it is the Gibson Custom section after all).
I’m hoping someone could school me on the subject of Epiphone models that have ever been (truly) made in the USA by the Gibson Custom Shop.
My limited understanding is that, in 2009, the Gibson Custom Shop (in Nashville) made a quantity of exactly 200 reissue Epiphone Wilshires - first 100 in cherry, and then 100 in white. These 200 Wilshires were genuinely made by the actual Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, not simply made overseas and branded as “custom shop.” So, literally made by the same people and facilities that make Historic Les Paul reissues. These Wilshire reissues cost about $2,900 retail price when they were released in 2009.
Aside from these 200 Wilshires in 2009, has the Gibson Custom Shop (again, in the USA) made any other Epiphone reissues, over the years? And if so, can someone tell me more about this history? Thanks!
I’m hoping someone could school me on the subject of Epiphone models that have ever been (truly) made in the USA by the Gibson Custom Shop.
My limited understanding is that, in 2009, the Gibson Custom Shop (in Nashville) made a quantity of exactly 200 reissue Epiphone Wilshires - first 100 in cherry, and then 100 in white. These 200 Wilshires were genuinely made by the actual Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, not simply made overseas and branded as “custom shop.” So, literally made by the same people and facilities that make Historic Les Paul reissues. These Wilshire reissues cost about $2,900 retail price when they were released in 2009.
Aside from these 200 Wilshires in 2009, has the Gibson Custom Shop (again, in the USA) made any other Epiphone reissues, over the years? And if so, can someone tell me more about this history? Thanks!