The Epiphone company was founded in the late 1920s as the The Epiphone Banjo Co. Anastasios Stathopoulo, his wife Marianthe, and son Epaminondas (Epi) were the three that started making instruments when they moved to the U.S. from Greece in 1903. Their first products were banjos, ukuleles and other instruments of the like. In 1931, the Masterbuilt series of guitars released and this was the first line of guitars for Epiphone. When the first band of electric guitars came out in the mid-1930s, there was a need to amplify the sound. In 1941, the first line of Epiphone amplifiers made their debut. These first three models were the Dreadnaught, Zephyr, and Century.
Shortly after the release of the amplifiers, Epi Strathopoulo, the founder of Epiphone, died of Leukemia in 1943. In a sense this was the beginning of the end for Epiphone. Orthie Stathopoulo took over as president, but couldn't get things going as well again. Frixo Stathopoulo, his brother, and Ortho were in constant friction and it took its toll on the company. In 1951, there was a labor strike at the plant that stopped production for several months. After this Ortho sold part of his share and the production moved to Philadelphia. The 1950s were especially rough for Epiphone. Frixo died leaving the rest of the company already in turmoil to Orphie. New guitar manufacturers and the lack of Epiphone to keep up with that led Orphie going to Ted McCarty, Gibson's president, to talk about selling the company. Gibson and Epiphone signed a deal and Gibson got a lot more than what they bargained for! Instead of going to New York and Philadelphia to get just the bass violin production, the trucks returned with the bass violin material, and all the jigs and what not for making guitars and some works in progress. For less than the cost of a mid-sized car today, Gibson bought its rival for $20,000. This would turn out to be the most profitable assest of Gibson.
After Gibson bought Epiphone in 1957/1958 the entire line went under renovation. The old amps were all discontinued and a new line was introduced in 1959. Some of these models carried the old names with a new twist (i.e. EA-5 Emperor, EA-25 Triumph, etc.), while some new ones were introduced (i.e. EA-30 Triumph). By 1961, all old model names were dropped in favor of Gibson's letter and number system (i.e. EA-10RV, EA-32RVT, etc.). Gibson produced Epiphone amplifiers through 1967 when all models were discontinued (a few amps still appeared on the price list through 1968 though). By 1970, Epiphone production had moved to Japan and an entire new line of guitars were introduced, but no amps. In the late 1980s, as Epiphone once again became Gibson's budget line, they introduced a new line of solid-state amplifiers. Currently they produce tube and solid-state guitar and bass amplifiers. For more information, visit Epiphone's website, or contact them directly. Information courtesy Walter Carter, Epiphone: The Complete History, shipping total information courtesy: Gibson Shipment Totals 1948-1979.
Amplifiers and speaker cabinets currently produced in China, Japan, or Korea since the late 1980s. Previously produced in Kalamazoo, MI by Gibson between 1959 and 1967. Epiphone is a division of Gibson Musical Instruments in Nashville, TN. The Epiphone trademark was established in 1930 and was purchased in 1958 by Gibson.

EPIPHONE Guitar Amplifiers Models

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EPIPHONE ELECTAR MODEL

- unspecified wattage, 1-8 in. speaker, tube chassis, single channel, rear control panel, three inputs (two for instruments, one for microphone), on/off switch, later models have volume and tone controls, black leatherette covering, black g...

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EPIPHONE GALAXIE 10

- 10W, 1-10 in. Celestion speaker, guitar combo, Class A two-tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, power: 1 X 6L6, single channel, top control panel, single input, five black knobs (v, t, m, b, g), black or blue Tolex covering, gray grille, mfg....

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EPIPHONE EP-800

- 15W, 1-8 in. speaker combo, solid-state chassis, front control panel, single input, five knobs (g, v, b, m, t), headphone jack, black Tolex or Tweed covering, black or brown grille, mfg. 1993-2000.

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EPIPHONE ACOUSTIC REGENT 30

- 30W, 4-5 in. Electar speakers, solid-state chassis, two channels, reverb, top gold control panel, three inputs, six black knobs (guitar level, mic level, t, m, b, r), cream Tolex covering, brown grille, mfg. 1997-2004.

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EPIPHONE FIREFLY 30DSP (EPA-DRF30DSP)

- 30W, 1-10 in. speaker, guitar combo, solid-state chassis, two channels, DSP effects, front control panel, single input, 12 black knobs (Ch. 1: g, level, t, m, b, Ch. 2: v, t, m, b, All: DSP, r, MV), channel select switch, DSP on/off switc...

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EPIPHONE BLUES CUSTOM 30 (EPA-BKBC30)

- 30W (Class AB) or 15W (Class A), 2-12 in. Lady Luck by Eminence speakers, guitar combo, all tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 5881, rectifier: 5AR4, two channels, reverb, front control panel, single input, eight black knobs (Ch....

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EPIPHONE ELECTAR MODEL C

- unspecified wattage, 1-10 in. speaker, tube chassis, single channel, rear control panel, on/off switch, volume control, grey linen covering, airplane cloth grille, "E" logo on the grille, mfg. 1936-39.

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EPIPHONE GALAXIE 25

- 25W, 1-12 in. Celestion speaker, guitar combo, six-tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 12AX7, 1 X 12AT7, power: 2 X EL34, solid-state rectifier, single channel, reverb, top control panel, single input, five black knobs (v, t, m, b, r), black or blu...

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EPIPHONE ACOUSTIC REGENT 220

- 40W (2 X 20W stereo), 1-8 and 2-5 in. Electar speakers, solid-state chassis, two channels, reverb, chorus, top gold control panel, three inputs, 10 black knobs (guitar level, mic level, t, m, b, anti-feedback freq, level, r, d,...

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EPIPHONE TRIGGERMAN 60DSP (EPA-DRT60DSP)

- 60W, 1-12 in. speaker, solid-state chassis, two channels, DSP effects (delay, flanger, chorus), front control panel, single input, 12 black knobs (Ch. 1: g, level, t, m, b, Ch. 2: v, t, m, b, All: DSP, r, MV), channel select switch, DSP o...

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EPIPHONE SO-CAL 50H HEAD (EPA-BKSC50H)

- 50W (switchable to 25W), Class AB, head-unit configuration, tube chassis, preamp: 5 X 12AX7, power: 2 X EL34, rectifier: solid-state, two channels, reverb, front white control panel, single input, nine black knobs (Ch. 1: v, Ch. 2: g, c,...

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EPIPHONE EA-4T EMPEROR

- 35W, 1-15 in. and 1-10 in. speaker with crossover, eight tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 6EU7, 1 X 6C4, 1 X 6FQ7, power: 2 X 6L6, 0A2 rectifier, dual channels, tremolo, ten control knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, t, depth, freq, Ch. 2: v, b, m, t), gray...

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EPIPHONE ELECTAR MODEL M

- 15W (AC), 10W (AC/DC), 1-12 in. speaker, tube chassis, rear control panel, two input jacks, on/off switch, grey linen airplane cloth, brown grille with metal "E" logo, mfg. 1936-39.

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EPIPHONE EA-550RVT SUPERBA

- 50W, 2-10 in. speakers, guitar combo, solid-state chassis, 15 transistors, nine diodes, two channels, reverb, tremolo, front control panel, four inputs, 11 knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, t, r, s, i, Ch. 2: v, b, m, t), two-button footswitch, blac...

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EPIPHONE EP-800B

- similar to the EP-800, except designed for bass application, five black knobs (v, b, m1, m2, t), mfg. 1993-2000.

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EPIPHONE ACOUSTIC REGENT 230

- 60W (2 X 30W stereo), 1-10 and 4-5 in. Electar speakers, solid-state chassis, two channels, reverb, chorus, top gold control panel, three inputs, 10 black knobs (guitar level, mic level, t, m, b, anti-feedback freq, level, r, d,...

EPIPHONE TRIGGERMAN 100DSP (EPA-DR100HDSP) Image

EPIPHONE TRIGGERMAN 100DSP (EPA-DR100HDSP)

- 100W, guitar head unit, solid-state chassis, two channels, DSP effects (delay, flanger, chorus), front control panel, single input, 12 black knobs (Ch. 1: g, level, t, m, b, Ch. 2: v, t, m, b, All: DSP, r, MV), channel select switch, DSP...

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EPIPHONE REGENT 20

- 50W, 1-12 in. Electar speaker combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, top gold control panel, single input, five black knobs (b, m, t, v, g), OD switch, headphone jack, cream Tolex covering, brown grille, mfg. 1995-2000.

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EPIPHONE EP-1000

- 25W, 1-10 in. speaker combo, solid-state chassis, two channels, front control panel, single input, six knobs (g, v, b, m, t), headphone jack, black Tolex or Tweed covering, black or brown grille, mfg. 1993-2000.

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EPIPHONE ES-600RVT MAXIMA

- 100W, 4-10 in. speakers, guitar piggyback configuration with two horizontal 2-10 in. speaker cabinets, solid-state chassis, 26 transistors, nine diodes, two channels, reverb, tremolo, vibrato, front control panel, four inputs, 11 knobs tw...

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EPIPHONE ELECTAR SUPER AC/DC

- 30W (AC/DC power), 1-12 in. speaker, tube chassis, rear control panel, three inputs (two for instruments, one for microphone), on/off switch, tone control, black Keratol covering, brown speaker covering with metal "E" logo, mfg....

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EPIPHONE VALVE JUNIOR HEAD (EPA-EMJRMH)

- 5W, head-unit configuration, Class A tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, power: 1 X EL84, single channel, front control panel, single input, single volume control, 4, 8, or 16 ohm speaker out, black covering, brown front, mfg. 2006-disc.

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EPIPHONE E-20B

- 20W, 1-15 in. speaker, bass combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, front black and silver control panel, two inputs, three knobs (v, t, b), three-way on/off/polarity power switch, black covering, black grille, 19 in. wide, 29 in. tal...

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EPIPHONE REGENT 50R

- 50W, 1-12 in. Electar speaker combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, reverb, top gold control panel, single input, five black knobs (r, b, t, v, g), OD switch, headphone jack, cream Tolex covering, brown grille, mfg. 1995-2000.

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EPIPHONE EA-5RVT EMPEROR

- 25W, 1-15 in. speaker, nine tube chassis, preamp: 4 X 6EU7, 1 X 7199, 1 X 12AU7, power: 2 X 7591, 5AR4 rectifier, two channels, tremolo, reverb, front mounted control panel, four inputs, nine control knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, t, r, depth, freq,...

EPIPHONE CORONET Image

EPIPHONE CORONET

- unspecified wattage, unspecified speaker, unspecified tubes, single channel, two input jacks, on/off switch, volume control, gray linen covering, "E" logo on the grille, mfg. 1939-1949.

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EPIPHONE EP-1000B

- similar to the EP-1000, except designed for bass application, six black knobs (g, v, b, m1, m2, t), mfg. 1993-2004.

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EPIPHONE REGENT 250

- 100W (2 X 50W stereo), 2-12 in. Electar speaker combo, solid-state chassis, two channels, reverb, chorus, top gold control panel, two inputs, 10 black knobs (Ch. 1: g, v, Ch. 2: g, v, t, m, b, r, Chorus: d, rate), OD switch, Chorus switch...

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EPIPHONE E-65

- 5W, 1-10 in. speaker, guitar combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, front black and silver control panel, two inputs, two knobs (v, tone), black covering, black grille, 16.5 in. wide, 19 in. tall, 8.5 in. deep, 16 lbs., mfg. mid-1970...

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EPIPHONE VALVE JUNIOR HOT-ROD HEAD (EPA-VJHR)

- 5W, guitar head-unit, Class A three-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, power: 1 X EL84, solid-state rectifier, single channel, reverb, front control panel, single input, three knobs (g, v, r), standby switch, power switch, 4, 8, or 16 ohm s...

EPIPHONE CENTURY Image

EPIPHONE CENTURY

- unspecified wattage (until 1949), 1-12 in. speaker, tube chassis, single channel, three inputs, on/off switch, volume control, wood maple covering with "E" logo on grille, mfg. 1939-1957.

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EPIPHONE EP-SC28

- 40W (2 X 20W stereo), 2-8 in. speaker combo, solid-state chassis, two channels, reverb, chorus, front control panel, two inputs, 10 knobs (Ch. 1: g, v, Ch. 2: v, b, m, t, p, r, Chorus: d, rate), headphone jack, black Tolex or Tweed coveri...

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EPIPHONE DREADNAUGHT (ZEPHYR DREADNAUGHT)

- unspecified wattage (until 1949), 1-12 in. speaker, tube chassis, single channel, three input jacks (two for instrument, one for microphone), on/off switch, volume and tone controls, wood cabinet, "E" logo on grille, mfg. 1939-1...

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EPIPHONE E-75

- 5W, 1-10 in. speaker, guitar combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, tremolo, front black and silver control panel, two inputs, three knobs (v, tremolo, tone), black covering, black grille, 16.5 in. wide, 19 in. tall, 8.5 in. deep, 16...

EPIPHONE EA-6T EMPEROR Image

EPIPHONE EA-6T EMPEROR

- 35W, 2-12 in. speakers with crossover, eight tube chassis, preamp: 3 X 6EU7, 1 X 6C4, 1 X 6FQ7, power: 2 X 6L6, 0A2 rectifier, dual channels, tremolo, ten control knobs (Ch. 1: v, b, m, t, depth, freq, Ch. 2: v, b, m, t), gray covering, l...

EPIPHONE REGENT BASS 50 Image

EPIPHONE REGENT BASS 50

- 50W, 1-15 in. Electar speaker combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, top gold control panel, two inputs, six black knobs (g, v, t, m, b, p), headphone jack, cream Tolex covering, brown grille, mfg. 1995-2000.

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EPIPHONE KENT

- 6.5W, 1-10 in. speaker, tubes, single channel, two input jacks, on/off switch, volume control, tweed plastic covering, "E" logo on the grille, mfg. 1949-1950.