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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Epiphone Electric Guitar Hard Rock Cafe Logo | US $100.00 | 4h |
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Epiphone 57 Les Paul Junior Reissue | US $250.00 | 4h 6m |
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Gibson Les Paul Studio w OHSC | US $500.00 | 4h 8m |
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Gibson 1995 Black Les Paul Studio Body Neck | US $305.00 | 4h 44m |
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VINTAGE GIBSON KNOBS 1964 FOR ES 335 FIREBIRD VII | US $45.44 | 4h 45m |
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Gibson 90s Chrome Tune O Matic Bridge Stop Bar Mts | US $20.50 | 4h 45m |
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Gibson 90s Nickel Deluxe Tuners w Green Keys Mts | US $27.51 | 4h 46m |
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Gibson Chrome 490R Alnico Neck Humbucker Pickup | US $51.00 | 4h 47m |
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Gibson Chrome 498T Alnico Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $61.00 | 4h 48m |
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Gibson Nickel CTS Les Paul Elec Control Pots Harness | US $25.95 | 4h 49m |
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Gibson USA Black Reptile Skin Les Paul Hardshell Case | US $86.00 | 4h 50m |
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Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Black Beauty SKB Case | US $300.00 | 5h 32m |
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Tascam CD BT1 mkII Bass Trainer BRAND NEW | US $49.99 | 5h 56m |
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VINTAGE 1960s GIBSON EPIPHONE ACOUSTIC W KLUSON TUNERS | US $127.50 | 6h 45m |
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Gibson Burstbucker Pro Neck Rhythm Pickup Alnico 5 | US $64.68 | 7h 21m |
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Gibson Burstbucker Pro Bridge Lead Pickup Alnico 5 | US $51.02 | 7h 27m |
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Gibson Printed Circuit Board PCB for Gibson Les Paul | US $45.55 | 7h 40m |
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Epiphone Hummingbird Ltd Ed] Acoustic w Case | US $300.00 | 18h 47m |
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GIBSON EPIPHONE WILDKAT TQ MINT w tags NO RESERVE | US $336.00 | 21h 58m |
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GIBSON EPIPHONE LES PAUL CLASSIC 12 STRING GUITAR | US $238.00 | 22h 44m |
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Gibson Tony Iommi Signature Pickup Black chrome | US $135.27 | 23h 33m |
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Epiphone G400 Goth modifiedheavily | US $73.00 | 1d 1h 21m |
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FENDER VINTAGE NOISELESS TELE PICKUP GUITAR PROJECT | US $22.50 | 1d 2h 44m |
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Epiphone ES 175 Reissue Electric Guitar ET75VSCH2 | US $349.99 | 1d 3h 8m |
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VINTAGE GIBSON VIBROLA 1966 SG SPECIAL MELODY MAKER | US $79.95 | 1d 4h 44m |
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Gibson 2004 Black SG Special Body Neck | US $270.00 | 1d 4h 45m |
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Gibson Nickel Deluxe Tuners w Green Keys Mounts | US $26.00 | 1d 4h 46m |
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Gibson Black 490R Alnico Neck Humbucker Pickup | US $48.88 | 1d 4h 47m |
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Gibson Black 490T Alnico Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $49.59 | 1d 4h 49m |
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Gibson Nickel SG Electronic Control Pots Harness | US $33.00 | 1d 4h 49m |
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Gibson USA Brown w Pink Int SG Hardshell Case | US $56.78 | 1d 4h 50m |
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Orville ES 335VS vitnage SB Long neck tenon Japan made | US $1,179.00 | 1d 8h 45m |
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CUSTOM SHOP LAWSUIT STYLE GUITAR | US $101.00 | 1d 14h 34m |
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CUSTOM SATIN GUITAR SHROUD FOR GIBSON LES PAUL CASE | US $22.50 | 1d 16h 7m |
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CUSTOM SATIN GUITAR SHROUD FOR GIBSON SG CASE | US $22.50 | 1d 16h 10m |
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Epiphone Hummingbird Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar LK | US $153.49 | 1d 19h 43m |
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Epiphone by gibson strat style project guitar | US $30.00 | 1d 21h 15m |
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1980s S 400 GIBSON EPIPHONE ELECTRIC GUITAR | US $99.99 | 1d 22h 47m |
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Epiphone G 400 Cherry SG Electric Guitar | US $38.51 | 2d 19m |
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Epiphone Firebird W HSC Circa 1995 No Reserve | US $299.00 | 2d 1h 35m |
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EPIPHONE SST CLASSIC 175 NYLON STRING ACOUSTIC | US $39.99 | 2d 1h 42m |
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Epiphone Masterbilt AJ 500ME Advance Jumbo Solid Wood | US $374.99 | 2d 3h 1m |
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1965 Harmony H22 bass impeccibly restored | US $197.50 | 2d 3h 38m |
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18 Guitar Mandolin Picks Vintage Cool Old Lot | US $19.99 | 2d 3h 46m |
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GIBSON EDS 1275 DOUBLE NECK GUITAR 12 string and 6 | US $100.00 | 2d 4h 27m |
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Gibson 2002 Red Flame Les Paul Studio Plus Body Neck | US $376.00 | 2d 4h 44m |
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Gibson Flying V VeeWee Epiphone Elect Guitar | US $49.99 | 2d 4h 44m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Special by Gibson Guitar Neck Luthier | US $29.50 | 2d 4h 44m |
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Gibson Gold TP 6 Adjustable Stop Bar w Mts | US $41.50 | 2d 4h 46m |
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Gibson Gold 490R Alnico Neck Humbucker Pickup | US $58.00 | 2d 4h 47m |
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Gibson Gold 498T Alnico Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $81.00 | 2d 4h 49m |
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Gibson Gold Les Paul Electronic Control Pots Harness | US $20.50 | 2d 4h 50m |
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Gibson USA Brown w Pink Int Les Paul Hardshell Case | US $104.60 | 2d 4h 50m |
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Sperzel Polished Gold Tuners w Locking Keys Mounts | US $21.00 | 2d 4h 52m |
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Epiphone Supernova Gibson ES 335 Bigsby w Epi Case NR | US $610.01 | 2d 5h 4m |
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Epiphone Sheraton Elitist guitar Japan MIJ USA pickups | US $799.00 | 2d 5h 31m |
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GIBSON EPIPHONE SHERATON II HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR | US $375.00 | 2d 5h 45m |
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Epiphone by Gibson EB0 EB 0 Bass guitar Red with pedal | US $66.00 | 2d 6h 11m |
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1999 MIK Epiphone Gibson Explorer Guitar Gold Hardware | US $201.00 | 2d 6h 12m |
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Epiphone Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Bullseye Guitar | US $20.50 | 2d 9h 24m |
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Epiphone Les Paul Guitar w Gig Bag Gibson Upgrades | US $51.13 | 2d 11h 52m |
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Epiphone EBO EB0 EB O EB 0 SG style cherry red bass | US $96.00 | 2d 20h 17m |
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Gibson Epiphone Les Paul | US $86.00 | 2d 20h 46m |
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2001 EPIPHONE CHET ATKINS SST A COMFORTABLE NICE PLAY | US $242.50 | 2d 21h 27m |
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GIBSON EPIPHONE LEFT HANDED ACOUSTIC GUITAR | US $61.00 | 2d 22h 44m |
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GIBSON EPIPHONE DOUBLE NECK SG | US $799.00 | 2d 22h 47m |
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VINTAGE 1978 GIBSON LES PAUL DELUXE SUNBURST WITH CASE | US $1,575.00 | 2d 23h 11m |
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Epiphone Gibson Acoustic Electric USED | US $100.00 | 3d 26m |
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2007 Epiphone Custom Shop SG Metallic Blue | US $127.50 | 3d 1h 56m |
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GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM EPIPHONE GUITAR WITH CASE | US $119.50 | 3d 4h 8m |
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Gibson Epiphone Flying V Electric Guitar | US $45.00 | 3d 4h 40m |
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Gibson 2001 Black Flying V Gothic Body Ebony Neck | US $280.00 | 3d 4h 45m |
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Gibson Black Tune O Matic Bridge Stop Bar w Mounts | US $33.10 | 3d 4h 46m |
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Gibson Black 500T Ceramic Bridge Humbucker Pickup | US $31.00 | 3d 4h 49m |
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Black EMG 81 85 Electronic Control Pots Harness | US $35.01 | 3d 4h 52m |
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Gibson 2006 Sobe SG Special Adrenaline Rush NIB | US $100.00 | 3d 5h 33m |
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Epiphone by Gibson Masterbuilt MB 250 Banjo | US $475.00 | 3d 5h 52m |
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GENUINE 2008 FENDER STRATOCASTER STANDARD NECK | US $139.99 | 3d 5h 55m |
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Line 6 Variax 600 Electric Modeling Guitar Blue | US $202.50 | 3d 6h 6m |
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Epiphone by Gibson PR 350 Acoustic Guitar | US $140.00 | 3d 6h 15m |
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Guitar Parts GIBSON Truss Rod Cover SLASH Snakepit GNR | US $18.99 | 3d 6h 20m |
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2010 Gibson Epiphone Zakk Wylde ZV Custom Guitar | US $280.00 | 3d 7h 15m |
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EPIPHONE BY GIBSON LES PAUL JUNIOR JR MODEL GUITAR NR | US $32.99 | 3d 21h 8m |
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EPIPHONE BY GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL II 2 LMT ED NR | US $36.13 | 3d 21h 31m |
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Epiphone ES 295 Electric Guitar with Bigsby Vibrato | US $380.00 | 4d 3h 42m |
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In very good shpe Barely played Sounds beautiful | US $100.00 | 4d 4h |
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Epiphone Les Paul with Bigsby Gold Hardware | US $172.50 | 4d 4h 33m |
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★★ Gibson Epiphone ★ 6 String ★ Electric Guitar ★★ | US $199.95 | 4d 4h 44m |
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Gibson 2005 Walnut SG Faded Body Neck | US $237.50 | 4d 4h 45m |
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Epiphone Gibson EJ 300 VS Jumbo Custom Upgrades Fishman | US $460.00 | 4d 6h 12m |
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Epiphone Gibson EL 00 L 00 EL00 Blues King Folk Parlor | US $177.51 | 4d 6h 23m |
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2007 EPIPHONE Les Paul JR | US $499.00 | 4d 6h 38m |
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Vintage Epiphone Gibson Bass Jazz ish Alpine white LQQK | US $76.00 | 4d 7h |
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NEW ACOUSTIC GUITAR HARDSHELL CASE A TRADITIONAL DESIGN | US $69.99 | 5d 2h 33m |
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Gibson 1984 Natural Explorer Body Neck | US $31.00 | 5d 4h 30m |
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Grover Gold Deluxe Tuners w Green Keys Mts | US $17.50 | 5d 4h 46m |
