Epiphone Guitars

The rear end of the old Gibson plant, backs on to Bush Street; the address used by Epiphone in the 1960s

When Gibson acquired Epiphone in 1958, it moved production to its own plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. There were a few reasons that Gibson wanted Epiphone. Epiphone had been Gibsons greatest competition before the company began to flounder. They had tooling for upright basses which Ted McCarty, (Gibson president) had long admired, and producing another brand would go some way to offer Gibson-made instruments to dealers who were not part of Gibsons existing territory agreements. Gibson have always preferred not to have too many outlets for their product.

A new building (right hand side of the above picture) was added to the Gibson plant in 1960, behind the existing Gibson plant (far left of the picture, just beyond the famous Gibson chimney). Epiphone guitars and basses were still built in this old building alongside the Gibson models, but to keep customers thinking these were different lines, the postal address used for Epiphone was the one on the far right, 47 Bush Street.

Epiphone Basses

Epiphone have made, and still do make some very nice bass guitars. The company had made fine upright basses in the 1950s, but didn't make a bass guitar until Gibson took over. In 1961 it launched two models, the solid-body Newport, and the semi-acoustic Rivoli, followed by a long scale solid-body, the Embassy Deluxe, in 1963.

Production moved to Japan in 1969/70.

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Epiphone Embassy Special IV Bass Guitar 2 strings UNTESTED needs to be rescrewed

Raleigh, North Carolina, 276**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$105

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Epiphone Embassy 4-String Electric Bass - Smoked Almond Metallic (Used)

Kokomo, Indiana, 469**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

This bass from Epiphone is in overall very good condition. It shows only minor signs of player use and wear cosmetically - some light / hard to see surface and pickguard marks from general use, knobs show signs of use, the bass also has a custom decal sticker on the finish. The bass has been set up professionally in store and is in proper working order
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Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar Graphite Black BLEMISH

Lone Jack, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

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DESCRIPTION:This is an Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar in Graphite Black. It is in decent condition with a good sound, however, there are two small chips at the top of the neck This item is a store return. It may have light ... more

Vintage Epiphone Viola ??Beatles-Style?? Electric Bass With Hard Case

Somonauk, Illinois, 605**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

Nice condition pre owned bass and hard case. Ships fast from Sandwich IL or free local pick up.

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EPIPHONE EMBASSY BASS electric bass guitar #31604

Charlotte, North Carolina, 282**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Epiphone Embassy Bass. Had this thing for a little over a year and never really played because I bought another bass. No scratches, scuffs or marks, just a lil dusty from sitting.... more

Vintage 1965 Epiphone by Gibson Newport EBD Batwing DC electric bass guitar VG

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2650

Vintage 1965 Epiphone USA Gibson Newport EBD asymetrical double-cut batwing-headstock electric Bass Guitar==VG 7 / 10 original condition with play wear, buckle marks. dings, metal patina, and checking but very nice overall appearance with vibrant Cherry finish and no pickguard cracks==Straight neck, very light fret wear==Includes plush deluxe chip case, possibly original, nice case==Worldwide==
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Vintage 1964 Epiphone Newport bass guitar and case 100% original

Costa Mesa, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

Here is a beautiful 1964 Epiphone Newport bass guitar. This bass is such an incredible little instrument. I have had it in my collection for nearly 10 years now. Purchased from the original owner who only played for a few years in college and then stashed it away. Bass is 100% original and is still in excellent condition. The original finish is beautiful. Nice and vibrant cherry finish that is just stunning to look at. Not much wear to the front of the body at all. A few tiny dings and the... more

Epiphone Embassy Bass - Black

Blackwood, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

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Pre-owned, in very good condition. Only defect is a dent on side of fretboard at third fret on treble side, it is not effecting playability. Clean overall, setup well with clean electronics. Gig bag NOT included
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