While conversation around the most coveted electric guitars of the '50s and '60s largely focuses on brands like Gibson, Fender, and Gretsch, we can't sleep on another major player—Epiphone—who at one time was Gibson's largest rival. In this video, Joe takes us through the history and key models that make Kalamazoo-era Epi's some of the most desirable guitars.
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Video Clips:
Crestwood Custom / Norman's Rare Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQRo75dEUk
Riviera / Carter Vintage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ_gjNYcXwc
Wilshire / Emerald City Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWJInr-PGUQ
Century / Empire Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR8Encew2jA
Granada / Norm's Rare Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ucyVVaAPY
Olympic / Norm's Rare Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJwK7sFv5A
Howard Roberts / Norm's Rare Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSGDXbrm6o0
Embassy Bass / Chicago Music Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rzgyk9mJmA
Ravoli Bass / Vintage n' Rare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDc-NpOyRhw
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