Epiphone is an American musical instrument manufacturer founded by Anastasios Stathopoulos, currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1957 Epiphone, Inc., of New York City was purchased by Chicago Musical Instrument Co and given the name Epiphone, Inc. Of Kalamazoo, Michigan. CMI took great measures to. Sep 20, 2007. A friend mentioned getting a used Epi Les Paul. Seemed like a good price. I would have jumped on the deal. He said he thought it was a '91, because the serial number started with 91. I was thinking, Gibson are the 1st & 5th numbers, and the 3 between.

Key people Jim Rosenberg (President) Products,, & guitars Website Epiphone is an manufacturer founded by Anastasios Stathopoulos, currently based in. In 1957 Epiphone, Inc., of was purchased by (CMI. This is the same company that bought in 1944) and given the name Epiphone, Inc.

CMI took great measures to keep Gibson and Epiphone separate in different buildings each with its own management team. Epiphone was Gibson's main rival in the market prior to its acquisition in 1957. Game Maker Apprentice Resources Downloads there. Their professional archtops, including the Emperor, Deluxe, Broadway and Triumph, rivaled those of Gibson.

[ ] Aside from guitars, Epiphone also made,, and other. However, the company's weakness in the aftermath of allowed Gibson's parent, CMI, to absorb it. The name 'Epiphone' is a combination of proprietor Epaminondas Stathopoulos' (Επαμεινώνδας Σταθόπουλος) nickname 'Epi' and 'phone' (from Greek phon- (φωνή), 'voice'). • • Ingram, Adrian.