Gibson to Epiphone:100 Years of Les Paul, 50 of Guitar Legacy

"In light of insistent public demand, the organizers of the upcoming “100th Birthday of Les Paul” have issued more tickets (although, by this time, they’re probably all sold out, too). The grand event would be held on June 9 at New York City’s Times Square and feature legends like Joe Satriani, Steve Miller, and the Les Paul Trio. Whether you are a veteran or a newbie music fan, it’s impossible to miss the name “Les Paul” in virtually every guitar store around the world. Brands from Gibson to Epiphone design and create their respective versions of the Les Paul standard. Who exactly was Les Paul and why was he that influential in the music scene?"
http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/blog/gibson-to-epiphone100-years-of-les-paul-50-of-guitar-legacy/

How to Spot a Fake Gibson Les Paul Traditional (and Other LP Lookalikes)

World-famous Gibson guitars, like the iconic Gibson Les Paul Traditional, are practically the byword for quality, beauty, and overall musical sophistication: this has made them objects of desire for musicians and enthusiasts the world ove for many years. The Les Paul family of electric guitars has in itself been a huge influence in shaping the today's musical soundscape, and this heritage alone make the guitar a valuable and pricey investment as well.
http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/blog/how-to-spot-a-fake-gibson-les-paul-traditional-and-other-lp-lookalikes/

Epiphone or Gibson? The Art of Choosing Your Les Paul Icon

"For music fans and guitarists, the legendary Gibson Les Paul is probably as recognisable as Superman’s logo, Michael Jordan or any other icon from the pop culture of the westernised world. It’s no surprise that millions of guitar lovers, collectors and musicians around the world covet this marvel of an instrument with an almost obsessive passion. First appearing on the stage in 1952, the Les Paul family of electric guitars has helped shape the sound of popular music for more than 70 years. With its rich, thick tones, midrange-focus and its unrivalled ability to sustain notes, the original opened up a significantly richer playing and listening experience... which took a little while for guitarists to understand and take advantage of! It wasn't until Eric Clapton (and an almost accidental combination of guitar and amp) hit the fans ears with John Mayall and the Blues Breakers album ""Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton"" aka the ""Beano Album"", in 1966 with a 1960 Les Paul Sunburst (li
http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/blog/epiphone-or-gibson-the-art-of-choosing-your-les-paul-icon/

Epiphone Guitars: The Electro Acoustic Delight That is the AJ-220SCE

The Epiphone brand is a well-known manufacturer of many different levels of guitars, from affordable beginner models to lush archtops worth thousands of pounds. One of its prestigious models, the Texan, was an acoustic favoured by musical luminaries such as Peter Frampton, Noel Gallagher, and Paul McCartney. With the release of the AJ-220SCE, it appears the guitar maker wants to bring its success with acoustics to the electro acoustic realm, and from the looks of it, Epiphone is succeeding. The AJ-220SCE Epiphone electro acoustic combines incredible playability, easy top-fret access, and sound perfectly suited for the stage due to its balanced highs, controlled lows, and crystal-clear mids. The guitar costs less than £200, but make no mistake—both first time players and seasoned professionals will find plenty to love with this baby.
http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/blog/epiphone-guitars-the-electro-acoustic-delight-that-is-the-aj220sce/

Why the Epiphone EJ-200CE Models Are the Choice of Great Musicians

When recording a song in the studio or playing their hits live, great musicians prefer nothing but the best instruments for the best performance they can give their fans, and Epiphone guitars have been the choice for many of them. For more than 60 decades, Epiphone guitars have been revered by all but a few musicians worldwide. Epiphone has been the choice instrument maker during different music eras, from pop, jazz, R&B, early rock n’ roll, and even during the onset of the “British Invasion”. As the decades went on, Epiphone guitars, especially the well-balanced Epiphone EJ200CE guitars, became the choice instruments of several famous musicians. In fact, these musicians have made their love for these guitars known, using them to record emotional songs and perform on-stage in order to produce nothing but the best music.
http://www.rainbowmusic.co.uk/blog/why-the-epiphone-ej200ce-models-are-the-choice-of-great-musicians/