Gibson Epiphone
Are you a collector of vintage Gibson Guitars, fan of Paul McCartney, or the Beatles? Well then, you might enjoy reading this bit of vintage Gibson Guitars trivia. Back on November 20, 2007, Gibson Guitartown London held an auction for 62 unique hand painted and signed Gibson guitars, including a 10 foot Gibson Les Paul replica guitar signed by Paul McCartney. The winning bid came in at 60,000 GBP - about $123,000 and about a quarter of the total auction revenue. The guitar, called the, "And The Crowd Goes Wild" is decorated with colorful figures of children waving their arms in the air. The body of the giant fiberglass guitar is red, with a black arm - also adorned with child figurines, designed by artist Rosie Brooks. The giant Gibson was on public display from June - September 2007, at More London on London's South Bank by City Hall and attracted over 2.5 million visitors.
Gibson released the names of some of the other well-known UK musicians who signed some of the other auctioned regular sized Gibson SG guitars for the charity event. The participants included Ronnie Wood, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Rod Stewart, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Gary Moore, Mark Knopfler, Slash, Brian May, Ozzy Osbourne, Kaiser Chiefs, New Order, Kasabian, KT Tunstall, Depeche Mode, James Blunt, and Roger Waters. However, if you are looking to add this collector's piece to your own - stop right there - it won't be available on EBay anytime soon.  Once the bidding ended and a winner was determined, he or she was obligated to donate the giant guitar to the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Happily, though, the winning bidder, Ari Goldberger, was awarded a special Gibson Les Paul signed by McCartney at the event. An engraved plaque bearing Goldberger's name was placed beside the 10 foot guitar now permanently a figure in Vintage Gibson Guitar history. The ceremony took place on December 7, 2007 as part of a Christmas fundraiser.  Â
The event, organized by Gibson Guitartown London, raised money for three children's charities - Nordoff- Robbins Music Therapy, The Prince's Trust, and Teenage Cancer Trust.
On a commercial note, coinciding with the London auction event, Starbucks and Gibson Guitars held a national sweepstakes for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Limited Edition Paul McCartney Epiphone 1964 Texan, which is a replica of the guitar that McCartney used to record "Yesterday," as well as perform the song on The Ed Sullivan Show. McCartney consulted with Epiphone in order to ensure the Vintage Gibson Guitar's historical accuracy. In addition to the grand prize hand-painted guitar, McCartney also signed three other Epiphone Texans.  The grand-prize winner, Rebecca Voss, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, exclaimed after being notified of her good fortune, "I couldn't be more excited to own this guitar with Paul's signature. I am a lifelong fan and this means so much to me. Thank you so much, and thanks to Starbucks and Epiphone Guitars!" For the curious, Paul still owns and plays his vintage Gibson Guitar - Epiphone 1964 Texan.
SG Soundtest - Vintage vs Epiphone vs Gibson
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NO RESERVE Epiphone Special Model Sunburst | US $67.00 | 2h 55m |
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old Epiphone by Gibson Accu Bass P Bass Good Quality White Black | US $175.00 | 7h 52m |
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Epiphone Ltd Ed Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Electric Guitar autographed by Joe B | US $430.00 | 8h 20m |
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USED EPIPHONE ES 175 VINTAGE SUNBURST HOLLOWBODY | US $405.00 | 8h 21m |
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EPIPHONE Joe Pass Emperor II w hardshell case | US $265.00 | 10h 55m |
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Epiphone G 400 Tony Iommi Signature guitar w hard case 15 Neutrik cable | US $500.00 | 13h 1m |
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LOCAL PICKUP or YOU SHIP Epiphone Futura Custom w HSC | US $61.00 | 13h 2m |
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Epiphone SG Custom Ivory G400 Solid Body Electric Guitar AWESOME | US $304.00 | 13h 16m |
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MIJ Fujijen Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom w Gibson PUPS | US $750.00 | 13h 57m |
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Gibson Epiphone EB 3 Elite elitist Bass Guitar SG EBO Japan USA | US $610.00 | 14h 21m |
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Gibson Epiphone FT 13 flat top Acoustic Guitar Vintage 70s project parts MIJ | US $31.00 | 14h 28m |
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Epiphone Limited Custom SG Gibson | US $300.00 | 14h 40m |
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Epiphone G 400 Deluxe Maestro Vibrato Electric Guitar | US $339.00 | 14h 41m |
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Fender 1989 MIJ Maple Floyd Rose or Kahler Stratocaster Neck | US $91.00 | 14h 56m |
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Fender 1989 MIJ Surf Green Floyd Rose or Kahler Stratocaster Body | US $107.50 | 14h 57m |
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Fender Kahler Chrome Stratocaster Tremolo Bridge w Mounts | US $36.00 | 14h 59m |
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Fender Dimarzio White H2 Humbucker Pickup | US $38.32 | 15h 3m |
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Gibson 1997 Black Les Paul II Body Neck | US $202.50 | 15h 56m |
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Gibson Nickel Deluxe Vintage Modern Tuners w Green Keys Mounts | US $17.67 | 15h 58m |
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Gibson Black 490R Alnico Neck Humbucker Pickup | US $27.75 | 15h 58m |
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Gibson Black 498T Alnico Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $24.50 | 16h |
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Gibson Nickel Les Paul Electronic Control Pots Harness | US $51.00 | 16h |
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Gibson Epiphone Flame Top Les Paul Special II Custom Shop Electric Guitar Rare | US $137.50 | 16h 26m |
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Epiphone EJ 200CE Acoustic Electric JUMBO Guitar FIX | US $112.50 | 17h 4m |
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Epiphone EB 0 Electric Bass Guitar FIX | US $99.00 | 17h 7m |
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Epiphone Semi Hollow ES 355 Electric Guitar FIX | US $440.00 | 17h 8m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III Electric Guitar FIX | US $216.11 | 17h 9m |
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VINTAGE EPIPHONE by GIBSON HIGH QUALITY KOREAN Acoustic GREAT TONE SWEET | US $250.00 | 18h 22m |
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New Gibson Epiphone SG STYLE GUITAR KIT NO RESERVE Excellent Buy | US $71.00 | 1d 5h 22m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top Electric Guitar Sunburst | US $250.00 | 1d 5h 49m |
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EPIPHONE JOE PASS EMPEROR II IN MINT CONDITION | US $255.00 | 1d 6h 8m |
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N TUNE ONBOARD CHROMATIC GUITAR TUNER TRUE BYPASS BRAND NEW | US $27.00 | 1d 6h 48m |
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Epiphone By Gibson Riviera Electric Guitar Made in Korea | US $212.50 | 1d 8h 40m |
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GIBSON EPIPHONE SINGLE CUTAWAY LOOK | US $105.01 | 1d 9h 13m |
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Epiphone Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar NEAR MINT | US $150.00 | 1d 11h 22m |
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NEW Epiphone Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus Top Transparent Blue Discontinued | US $290.00 | 1d 11h 23m |
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Gibson Epiphone AlleyKat Semi Hollow Electric Guitar FLAMES | US $287.00 | 1d 11h 26m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Jr Sunburst | US $100.00 | 1d 12h 18m |
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Official Gibson Epiphone Custom Shop Limited Edition Slash Signature Les Paul | US $466.00 | 1d 13h 42m |
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Vintage 1983 Epiphone Casino Guitar w HSC Matsumoko MIJ | US $338.00 | 1d 14h 56m |
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Gibson Black 490T Alnico Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $38.00 | 1d 15h 1m |
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Gibson 1990 Black Les Paul Studio Body Ebony Neck | US $290.00 | 1d 15h 56m |
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TKL Jumbo Acoustic HARD SHELL GUITAR CASE NICE fits Gibson Epiphone Martin | US $52.00 | 1d 15h 56m |
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Gibson Chrome Tune O Matic Bridge Stop Bar w Mounts | US $19.20 | 1d 15h 57m |
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Gibson Chrome 490R Alnico Neck Humbucker Pickup | US $15.00 | 1d 15h 59m |
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Epiphone Black Les Paul Hardshell Case | US $36.00 | 1d 16h 2m |
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GREGORY MODEL B BENDER 1 USA with EMG PICKUPS NORESERVE EXCELLENT CONDITION | US $566.00 | 1d 16h 26m |
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GIBSON 2007 LES PAUL STUDIO USA MADE EXCELLENT PLUS CONDITION NO RESERVE | US $514.99 | 1d 16h 26m |
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Fender 2009 Road Worn Stratocaster NO RESERVE | US $255.00 | 1d 16h 41m |
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1968 EPIPHONE EPI EL DORADO FT 90 TEXAN J 50 J50 VINTAGE ACOUSTIC GUITAR GIBSON | US $928.16 | 1d 16h 56m |
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♫ Antique SILVER PICK Gibson Epiphone Les Paul ES SG Electric Custom Guitar Ad | US $15.50 | 1d 17h |
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New TonePros Locking Bridge Gold Tune O Matic T3BP G Tone Pros Tuneomatic | US $20.00 | 1d 17h 4m |
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Epiphone EB 3 SG Electric Bass Guitar blemished | US $122.50 | 1d 17h 7m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard Guitar fix | US $131.50 | 1d 17h 12m |
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VINTAGE EPIPHONE CRESTWOOD 1964 GIBSON MADE VIBROLA ROSEWOOD TREMOLO WITH E | US $42.00 | 1d 17h 30m |
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Epiphone Gibson Korina 58 Black Flying V | US $375.00 | 1d 17h 49m |
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Vintage 61 Gibson Epiphone USA Olympic Melody Maker 3 4 Electric Guitar | US $425.00 | 1d 17h 57m |
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VINTAGE 1964 GRETSCH 6120 CHET ATKINS HOLLOWBODY ELECTRIC GUITAR | US $2,999.99 | 1d 18h 5m |
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EPIPHONE LES PAUL STANDARD EBONY LEFT HANDED LEFTY BAG | US $319.00 | 2d 6h 14m |
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Gibson Guitar Case Gig Bag Soft Case Padded Electric Guitar Epiphone SG Les Paul | US $31.00 | 2d 7h 10m |
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Epiphone Sheraton ll Seymore Duncan | US $400.00 | 2d 11h 18m |
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VINTAGE 1976 EPIPHONE CASINO EA 225 BY GIBSON SEMI HOLLOW ELECTRIC GUITAR MIJ | US $471.00 | 2d 11h 54m |
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EPIPHONE 1958 KORINA EXPLORER DESIGNER ELECTRIC GUITAR NATURAL FINISH | US $329.00 | 2d 12h 11m |
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Epiphone Elitist SG Reissue 61 Gibson electric guitar USA Ebony | US $525.00 | 2d 13h 56m |
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SAMICK LS 45 Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Body Style Solid Archtop Electric | US $225.00 | 2d 14h 26m |
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Epiphone Gibson Standard Electric Guitar Sunburst Needs Electronic Work | US $100.00 | 2d 14h 56m |
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Fender 2003 USA Sunburst American Telecaster Highway One Body 1 | US $98.99 | 2d 14h 57m |
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VINTAGE EPIPHONE SHERATON SEMI HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC ACCOUSTIC GUITAR PROJECT | US $89.99 | 2d 15h 9m |
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1964 Custom Sunset Yellow Epiphone Embassy Bass like Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass | US $1,499.00 | 2d 15h 20m |
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Gibson 2004 Walnut Les Paul Studio Body Neck | US $220.00 | 2d 15h 55m |
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Gibson Chrome Tune O Matic Bridge w Mounts | US $15.50 | 2d 15h 56m |
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Bigsby Chrome B 50 Vibrato | US $59.00 | 2d 15h 58m |
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Grover Chrome Locking Tuners Mounts | US $16.50 | 2d 16h |
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Gibson Chrome Alnico V Burstbucker 1 Neck Humbucker Pickup | US $38.00 | 2d 16h 1m |
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Gibson Chrome Alnico V Burstbucker 2 Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $63.00 | 2d 16h 2m |
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Gibson Epiphone 1970s guitar | US $300.00 | 2d 16h 22m |
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Epiphone EJ 200CE Acoustic Electric JUMBO Guitar NICE | US $300.00 | 2d 17h 3m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard Guitar FIX | US $147.50 | 2d 17h 7m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Special P90 Electric Guitar W Gig Bag | US $55.00 | 2d 18h 14m |
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Gibson Epiphone 330 230 casino 1967 beatles clean with case | US $2,800.00 | 2d 18h 41m |
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Gibson Epiphone Wilshire 1961 NOT REISSUE real deal guitar les paul special | US $2,800.00 | 2d 18h 47m |
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SMA Vintage Guitar B5 Chrome Vibrato Tremolo For Epiphone Les Paul SG ES335 Tele | US $20.49 | 2d 18h 55m |
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Epiphone by Gibson FT 570BL Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Blonde Made in Japan Project | US $61.00 | 3d 7h 53m |
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Left handed Epiphone Les Paul | US $102.50 | 3d 9h 1m |
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EPIPHONE LP JUNIOR ELECTRIC GUITAR W CASE LK | US $54.99 | 3d 9h 2m |
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Gibson 500t and 496r Bridge and Neck Pickups | US $50.00 | 3d 9h 36m |
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Gibson Epiphone SG Standard new | US $99.99 | 3d 10h 28m |
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EPIPHONE 1966 G 400 CHERRY G400 G 400 SG GIBSON | US $219.00 | 3d 10h 35m |
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Gibson Epiphone SG LTD Edition Custom Shop new project | US $127.50 | 3d 10h 35m |
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Project 1966 Epiphone Caballero FT30 vintage Acoustic guitar by Gibson Kalamazoo | US $68.00 | 3d 11h 29m |
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Gibson Three Pickup Faded Flying V Electric Guitar Hardshell Case USA 3 PUP | US $225.50 | 3d 13h 15m |
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Fender 1988 MIJ Maple Floyd Rose Stratocaster Neck | US $33.00 | 3d 14h 56m |
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Fender 1988 White MIJ Floyd Rose Stratocaster Body | US $30.00 | 3d 14h 57m |
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Gibson 2006 Cherry Flying V Faded Body Neck | US $112.50 | 3d 15h 55m |
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Gibson Nickel Deluxe Tuners w Green Keys Mounts | US $21.50 | 3d 15h 58m |
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Gibson Black 500T Ceramic Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $27.00 | 3d 16h |
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Epiphone EJ 200CE Acou Elec JUMBO Guitar NaturalNICE | US $125.50 | 3d 17h 6m |
