Epiphone has announced a refreshed and expanded lineup within the Inspired by Gibson Collection, delivering elevated playability, upgraded hardware and electronics, and refined body contours across a suite of classic, Gibson-inspired instruments.
Designed to bring authentic design DNA to players at every level, the 2026 collection blends timeless style with modern reliability, premium feel, and refined performance, making these guitars perfect for every player and every stage.
The refreshed Epiphone lineup spans some of the most iconic silhouettes in guitar history, including the Explorer 80s EMG, Firebird, Flying V 70s, Les Paul Special Double Cut, Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured, Les Paul Junior, SG Special P‑90, Les Paul Standard 50s, Les Paul Standard 60s, and SG Standard. Each model has been thoughtfully updated with rosewood or ebony fretboards, high‑quality hardware and electronics, and improved body contours and specifications—delivering the unmistakable feel of a classic with the performance demands of today’s stage and studio.
The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson lineup is now available worldwide at Gibson Garage locations, via authorized Epiphone dealers, and on Epiphone.com.
To complement these refreshed builds, Epiphone introduces a bold finish palette that honors heritage while inviting self-expression. Available colors include Classic White, Wine Red, Vintage Sunburst, Maui Blue, TV Yellow, Cherry Red, Bourbon Burst, Ocean Water, Goldtop, Washed Cherry Sunburst, Ebony, and Iced Tea Burst. Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight, tracking in the studio, or rehearsing for the next tour, there’s an Inspired by Gibson model—and a finish—that’s‑ unmistakably yours.
“Epiphone has always been about opening doors,” says Lewis McKinney III, Brand Manager of Epiphone. “Inspired by Gibson brings real heritage into the hands of players who want more than the look—they want a guitar they can count on, in any situation, every time they plug in. This all-new collection stays true to that mission: guitars that feel right, sound right, and show up, always.”
These refreshed Epiphone models bring classic tones and familiar feel together with contemporary reliability—ideal for gigging artists, studio professionals, and emerging players alike. The result is a lineup that honors decades of music history while meeting the demands of modern performance.
Epiphone is celebrating the launch in true punk fashion, teaming up with San Francisco Bay Area firebrands Spiritual Cramp, whose raw energy fuels the accompanying release video. Guitarist Nate Punty tears through “Go Back Home,” a standout from the band’s recent full-length album Rude, delivering a performance as gritty and immediate as the track itself.
The collaboration doesn’t stop there. As Spiritual Cramp head back out on the road in February, Epiphone will join them once again for an exclusive Epiphone Live Session, “Live at Alexandra Palace,” captured on location in London during their late‑2025 tour with The Hives.
And with the band’s headlining Rudest Band in the World Tour, sponsored by Alternative Press, kicking off in February, fans across the country will have plenty of chances to experience the chaos firsthand. The coast-to-coast run features rotating support from Bass Drum of Death, Mizery, Guv, and more.
Catch Spiritual Cramp live—and see their Epiphone guitars in full swing on tour—by grabbing tickets at the Spiritual Cramp website.
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