Epiphone Previews Björn Gelotte Les Paul at Musikmesse 2015
04.15.2015
Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit coming this summer!
Epiphone turns up the heat at this year's Musikmesse 2015 conference with a special appearance by In Flames' legendary guitarist, Björn Gelotte. And as a special treat for attendees, Epiphone will preview the new Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit coming this Summer 2015.
The Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit is the first Epiphone signature model designed by In Flames' power house guitarist (and former drummer!) Björn Gelotte, who in 2004 was voted one of the Top 100 Heavy Metal Guitarists by
Guitar World magazine.
Now Björn joins forces with Epiphone to create the stunning new Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit featuring a classic Mahogany body with an Ebony gloss finish, 5-layer cream & black binding, an Ebony fingerboard, and a Mahogany neck with a rounded Custom 59 Profile.
And fitting with Björn’s fiery chops, his Epiphone Signature Les Paul is powered by an EMG-85 USA "MetalWorks" active humbucker in the neck position and an EMG-81 USA "MetalWorks" active humbucker in the lead position. The "85" was one of EMG's first pickups and features close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets for a powerful sound with exceptional organic tone and versatility. The EMG-81 is EMG's most famous pickup and the one that started the "active" revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the "81" tone has detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. Used together, the sound can only be described as blistering.
The Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit includes a Custom Hard Case with "B.I.G" logo in Gold, a Hand Signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a binder with certificate and photograph.
Stay tuned to Epiphone for more news on Björn Gelotte's special appearance at the Epiphone booth during the 2015 Musikmesse Conference and look for the Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit in Summer 2015!
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Tony Iommi Visits Epiphone Booth for Musikmesse 2015
04.15.2015
Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature SG Custom coming Summer 2015
This year at Musikmesse 2015, Epiphone will host a special appearance by Tony Iommi, the legendary lead guitarist for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Black Sabbath. Iommi will appear at the Epiphone Booth to sign autographs during the Musikmesse Tradeshow Friday, April 17, from 11am-12pm at Hall 4.0 Booth J60. And as a special treat for conference attendees, Epiphone will also preview the new Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature SG Custom.
Later this summer, Epiphone will formally announce the new Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature SG Custom, which will be Tony's second signature guitar for Epiphone. It features the historic SG profile--now a Tony Iommi trademark--with a Mahogany body finished in beautiful gloss Ebony. The Mahogany neck has a 1960's SlimTaper™ D- profile and a black graphite nut and the Ebony fingerboard has Pearloid "Cross" inlays with white binding and a Tony Iommi signature on the back of the headstock.
For his Ltd. Ed. signature SG, the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" chose Gibson USA's Tony Iommi Signature Humbuckers in both the lead and rhythm positions. Production will be limited to 2,000 guitars and each will include a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity along with a binder and photograph of Tony Iommi. An optional hard case is also available.
"This guitar sounds like I want it to sound on stage," said Iommi. "I play it at home in the studio as well. It uses my signature pickups, which we worked on for quite a while over the years. It's got a great fretboard with a really nice feel. And, it's just a really classy looking guitar."
Look for more news on Tony's Musikmesse appearance here on Epiphone.com and look for the new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature SG Custom in Summer 2015!
