SLASH: New Signature EPIPHONE Guitar To Debut At NAMM

[FunkyMonkey]

SLASH: New Signature EPIPHONE Guitar To Debut At NAMM - Dec. 10, 2007

Epiphone Guitar announced today the introduction of the new Slash signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top electric guitar. Designed and produced in close cooperation with Slash, this new Epiphone combines all the great design features that have made the Les Paul guitar "the" rock guitar while Slash's own personal touches create a unique instrument destined to become an instant classic.

The new Epiphone Slash Les Paul starts with all the basic features of an LP including a solid Mahogany body with a highly-figured, flame Maple top and glued-in Mahogany neck. Standard equipment now on most Epiphone models is the new LockTone stopbar/tune-o-matic system that secures the bridge and tailpiece to the guitar even without strings while adding as much as 20% more sustain. Unique to the Slash LP are features including, the neck joint which uses a long neck tenon typically found on late-1950s Les Pauls. Extending well into the neck pickup cavity, this provides more strength, more wood-to-wood contact and ultimately, more tone and sustain.

Next, the Slash Custom neck profile or shape is patterned after Slash's original Les Paul and his choice of pickups are two Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro-II open-coil humbuckers. Finally, the guitar features a Dark Tobacco Burst finish, nickel hardware and machine heads with vintage "tulip" buttons.

The new Epiphone Slash signature guitar will make its initial public debut at the upcoming Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA in January 2008. Projected U.S. MSRP is $1,165 and includes a certificate of authenticity. An optional hard case is available for $115. The Epiphone Slash will be available at authorized Epiphone retailers worldwide in December 2007. Slash will be making special appearances related to the launch. Details will be announced on www.epiphone.com over the next few weeks.

[Irish rose]

cool i wonder what colour it will be and if there will be a Gibson model

[AdZ]

Uh.. isn't there already a Gibson model?

[erose]

cool i wonder what colour it will be and if there will be a Gibson model

there is.

And the colour is tobacco burst...

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Uh.. isn't there already a Gibson model?

I think they're putting it out under the Epiphone brand because no one would pay the ridiculous 4 grand for it.

[Smoking Guns]

Good looking guitar.   

[Genesis]

Uh.. isn't there already a Gibson model?

I think they're putting it out under the Epiphone brand because no one would pay the ridiculous 4 grand for it.

Exactly.

[erose]

It's still quite expencive for an ephiphone tho isn't it? I mean it's over a grand... How much is perrys bone yard or whatever or zacks bulls eye?

[MeanBone]

i think it's ugly. i hate epi's headstocks.

[JimBobTTD]

Mahogany body, maple cap, mahogany neck...that's Gibson stuff. A lot of Epiphones don't actually have mahogany bodies, but have alder bodies (some with a mahogany veneer).

SLASH: New Signature EPIPHONE Guitar To Debut At NAMM - Dec. 10, 2007

The new Epiphone Slash Les Paul starts with all the basic features of an LP including a solid Mahogany body with a highly-figured, flame Maple top and glued-in Mahogany neck. Standard equipment now on most Epiphone models is the new LockTone stopbar/tune-o-matic system that secures the bridge and tailpiece to the guitar even without strings while adding as much as 20% more sustain. Unique to the Slash LP are features including, the neck joint which uses a long neck tenon typically found on late-1950s Les Pauls. Extending well into the neck pickup cavity, this provides more strength, more wood-to-wood contact and ultimately, more tone and sustain.

So. it has standard Epi appointments and a long-tenon neck joint and a thin neck. The maple cap will be maple with a flamed veneer, so nothing all that special there. Sorry...that sounds like a pretty standard guitar with "Slash" written on it. Certainly not better than the Japanese imports (Burny, Edwards, Tokai) you can get for less than that. Get one of them, write "Slash" on the truss rod cover, change the pickups (if you want to), and you have a much better quality guitar with the "correct" headstock shape!

[MeanBone]

i Just Bought a Japanese Gold Top from Tokai and it beats the shit outta most gibsons

i'm gonna do some mods now. get a killswith, SD Pickups, and change all of the electronics. but that baby can sing just as it is

[Seb]

the first slash sig guitar was also destirbuted with epiphone right? anyone remember what the price of that was?

[JimBobTTD]

i Just Bought a Japanese Gold Top from Tokai and it beats the shit outta most gibsons

i'm gonna do some mods now. get a killswith, SD Pickups, and change all of the electronics. but that baby can sing just as it is

My Edwards is the best guitar I have ever played. Every time someone else plays it, I have to pry it out of their hands. I'm not saying it's better than Gibsons, but it is better than most Gibsons I've tried. Seymour Duncan pickups, too...!

[erose]

the first slash sig guitar was also destirbuted with epiphone right? anyone remember what the price of that was?

sure was. Don't remember the price tho... Don't think it was as expencive as this one...

[MeanBone]

i Just Bought a Japanese Gold Top from Tokai and it beats the shit outta most gibsons

i'm gonna do some mods now. get a killswith, SD Pickups, and change all of the electronics. but that baby can sing just as it is

My Edwards is the best guitar I have ever played. Every time someone else plays it, I have to pry it out of their hands. I'm not saying it's better than Gibsons, but it is better than most Gibsons I've tried. Seymour Duncan pickups, too...!

i prefer japanese guitars to american. the japs are way better making great guitars.

[erose]

i Just Bought a Japanese Gold Top from Tokai and it beats the shit outta most gibsons

i'm gonna do some mods now. get a killswith, SD Pickups, and change all of the electronics. but that baby can sing just as it is

My Edwards is the best guitar I have ever played. Every time someone else plays it, I have to pry it out of their hands. I'm not saying it's better than Gibsons, but it is better than most Gibsons I've tried. Seymour Duncan pickups, too...!

i prefer japanese guitars to american. the japs are way better making great guitars.

I think epiphones are made in japan...

[JimBobTTD]

Nope, China. They were once made in Korea.

Edit: they were once made in Japan too. I think some still are made there, like the Elitists. Don't quote me on that, though.

[jarmo]

How many Slash signature guitars have there been over the years?

I remember one Snakepit guitar and one Slash signature?





/jarmo

[Seb]

and that's about it, just those 2 that i know of

[erose]

And of course the two epiphone copies of those two mentioned above.

Kind of wierd the whole epiphone thing. It's wierd seeing Slash posing with an epiphone guitar knowing he would never ever play one live... Maybe they'll force him to do so now tho, like at least on one song every gig or something... I guess it depends on how much cash he got for this deal...

[Seb]

i don't think slash would play on a epiphone cous basicly epiphone? is just a cheaper alternitive for gibson and considering the fact that this sig guitars are also availible in gibson format, just way to expensive

[MeanBone]

Yes the Elitists are Japanese. and they're awesome guitars, with an ugly headstock! and for the price they're goin, you just might buy a Gibson or a Japanese Les Paul

Nope, China. They were once made in Korea.

Edit: they were once made in Japan too. I think some still are made there, like the Elitists. Don't quote me on that, though.

[FunkyMonkey]

Look out... 

Over the next few weeks a series of promotional stunts and events leading up to the April 1st launch date will be strategically set up around the world to support the sale of the Slash signature line of guitars. Updates and information will be periodically posted on the website http://www.gibson.com . From Los Angeles to Tokyo, everyone will know that Slash is coming. Several sneak peeks and surprise Slash sightings are scheduled for major markets around the globe. A schedule of the events will be available at http://www.gibson.com beginning February 15, 2008.

[rockNroses]

How many Slash signature guitars have there been over the years?

I remember one Snakepit guitar and one Slash signature?





/jarmo

So far, we have:

1. Gibson Snakepit - discontinued
2. Epiphone Snakepit - discontinued
3. Gibson Slash
4. Epiphone Slash
5. Gibson Les Paul Slash V.O.S. (Vintage Original Specifications)

Some more info:

The Snakepit models were similar to an ordinary "Les Paul Classic", while the later Slash model is more like the actual guitar Slash plays, wich is based on a rare (= made for a short time only) 60's model, later custom equipped with special Seymour Duncan pickups. It's basically a mix of Joe Perry's old Les Paul with Jeff Beck's old pickups.

The Gibson Slash also has a special pickup (Fishman) and an extra switch, both absent on both Snakepit models (Gibson AND Epiphone) and the latest Epiphone model.

The current Epi model is way overpriced. You could as well buy a vintage sunburst, mid-90's, korean made Epi LP Classic on eBay, take offthe pickguard, put a pair of Duncan's in and have an even better guitar for half the money, looking, sounding and feeling just the same.

As far as I know, Slash never played an Epiphone, he just posed with one for the ads. The contract said he had to have one on display on stage and he did, but I never saw him playing it.

In my opinion, signature models are for collector's and hardcore fans with too much money on their hands. Most guitarists probably have found their own "dream / custom guitar" not by copying someone else, but by making modifications and changes to the one standard model they've found to work best for them - like Slash, Buckethead and Robin did with their Les Paul models.

[JimBobTTD]

Most guitarists probably have found their own "dream / custom guitar" not by copying someone else, but by making modifications and changes to the one standard model they've found to work best for them - like Slash, [...] did with [his] Les Paul models.

Slash went one step further than that...his 80s Les Paul was made by a custom luthier, not Gibson. The man who is oft credited with the resurgence of the Les Paul in the 80s ironically did not, in fact, play a Gibson at the time.

[AdZ]

People are also forgetting the signature Slash guild doubleneck.. but I don't know how may of them they made?

[Genesis]

but I don't know how may of them they made?

About 100 or so.

[erose]

People are also forgetting the signature Slash guild doubleneck.. but I don't know how may of them they made?

Not to mention the B.C. Rich Mochingbird SL...

[FunkyMonkey]

Over the next few weeks a series of promotional stunts and events leading up to the April 1st launch date will be strategically set up around the world to support the sale of the Slash signature line of guitars.
Several sneak peeks and surprise Slash sightings are scheduled for major markets around the globe.

Looks like it has begun...

SLASH runners invade L.A marathon for signature Gibson and Epiphone guitar

http://www.wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=306965&s=slash&sfld=C&vwmd=e

Today's LA Marathon was invaded by rocker Slash look-a-likes, who competed in the race for Gibson Guitar as part of a worldwide launch for the Velvet Revolver guitarist's new signature model Gibson and Epiphone guitars which will go on sale in limited quantities on April 1, 2008. Fifty Slash look-a-likes donned wigs, top hats, t-shirts, sunglasses and even the signature cigarette prop in the "Dash for Slash," encouraging onlookers to "Shred like Slash" on April 1st.

http://laist.com/2008/03/02/found_in_la_the_2.php

[AdZ]

So how long until the Slash Casket and the Slash Condoms?

[JimBobTTD]

So how long until the Slash Casket and the Slash Condoms?

You mean "how long before the Gibson Casket and the Gibson Condoms?". This is Gibson marketing for a Gibson product, and they are going to milk it for all they can. Having a go at Slash for this is like having a go at that boy who plays Harry Potter because the film company has allowed McDonalds to put his face on their burger wrappers.

[SpiritDave]

So how long until the Slash Casket and the Slash Condoms?

You mean "how long before the Gibson Casket and the Gibson Condoms?". This is Gibson marketing for a Gibson product, and they are going to milk it for all they can. Having a go at Slash for this is like having a go at that boy who plays Harry Potter because the film company has allowed McDonalds to put his face on their burger wrappers.

Good point ...

but ... damn, I'd love to buy the aforementioned items! hehe

[AdZ]

You mean "how long before the Gibson Casket and the Gibson Condoms?". This is Gibson marketing for a Gibson product, and they are going to milk it for all they can. Having a go at Slash for this is like having a go at that boy who plays Harry Potter because the film company has allowed McDonalds to put his face on their burger wrappers.

http://slash.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/fanfire.woa/wo/0.13.1.3.NavBar7.3.1


No, I mean how long before the Slash Casket and Slash Condoms.

[Naupis]

Gibson is a blue chip company in the guitar world, and it says alot about Slash's popularity, status as a rock icon and commercial viability that Gibson has put the effort into creating the marketing campaign for the launch of his new signature models that they have. The president of the company this year said that the Slash launch and the launch of a new Jimmy Page guitar were the biggest priorities this year. That is some decent company to be in in terms of a company valuing your worth to them.

They have plenty of other guitarists on the roster, and they wouldn't be wasting their time, effort and money on Slash if they didn't think he would deliver a return on their investment in him and his brand. They picked him as one of the main priorities to focus on, and when you look at their roster of guitarists he should feel very proud of all his achievements that put him in a position to be valued like that.

[Smoking Guns]

Over the next few weeks a series of promotional stunts and events leading up to the April 1st launch date will be strategically set up around the world to support the sale of the Slash signature line of guitars.
Several sneak peeks and surprise Slash sightings are scheduled for major markets around the globe.

Looks like it has begun...

SLASH runners invade L.A marathon for signature Gibson and Epiphone guitar

http://www.wireimage.com/SearchResults.aspx?igi=306965&s=slash&sfld=C&vwmd=e

Today's LA Marathon was invaded by rocker Slash look-a-likes, who competed in the race for Gibson Guitar as part of a worldwide launch for the Velvet Revolver guitarist's new signature model Gibson and Epiphone guitars which will go on sale in limited quantities on April 1, 2008. Fifty Slash look-a-likes donned wigs, top hats, t-shirts, sunglasses and even the signature cigarette prop in the "Dash for Slash," encouraging onlookers to "Shred like Slash" on April 1st.

http://laist.com/2008/03/02/found_in_la_the_2.php

Dude, this is hilarious!!

[JimBobTTD]

You mean "how long before the Gibson Casket and the Gibson Condoms?". This is Gibson marketing for a Gibson product, and they are going to milk it for all they can. Having a go at Slash for this is like having a go at that boy who plays Harry Potter because the film company has allowed McDonalds to put his face on their burger wrappers.

http://slash.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/fanfire.woa/wo/0.13.1.3.NavBar7.3.1


No, I mean how long before the Slash Casket and Slash Condoms.

I can't get that link to work without changing my security settings, which I am not about to do. I can only guess what is on there.

Your point is that there seems to be a lot of promotional items already. Launching your comment from the promotional activity for these guitars has no merit - this is a Gibson marketing campaign for one of their guitars.

All bands and artists have promotional items; it is the nature of the game now that nobody buys CDs any more. Even GNR's official shop has official GNR incense and scented candles.

[FunkyMonkey]

March 12, 2008

Gibson Guitar Offers Celebrity Appearances at Musikmesse 2008

Press release
Source: Gibson Guitar

Gibson Guitar, the world?s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, will exhibit a large number of new products at this year?s 2008 MUSIKMESSE show in Frankfurt, Germany, March 12-15, 2008 in hall 4.2 booth F19 at the Frankfurt Messe Convention Center. Along with the exhibits, guests can expect daily appearances by some of the world?s best known musicians including guitar legend and former Guns ?n Roses guitarist Slash.

ARTIST APPEARANCE SCHEDULE

Friday, 14th March 2008

SLASH DAY

2:00 pm ? 3:00 pm Slash ? signing session
3:30 pm ? 3:30 pm Official Slash press photo call

[FunkyMonkey]

 

The Gimme That Cool Slash Les Paul Gibson-YouTube Video Contest

Give you that cool Slash Les Paul? That Gibson Custom Shop Slash Signature Vintage Original Spec limited edition Les Paul?! Yeah, okay, we can do that. But here?s what you gotta do: Make a video?an original video?that lets Gibson and Slash himself know how much you love him, how bad you want that Les Paul, and why you deserve it more than anybody else. And be creative! We?re busy and we have short attention spans, and we?re going to have to watch a million of these. So you better make that video stand out. This is a killer Les Paul, so fire up the camera and get busy!

http://www.gibson.com/slash/videocontest/

[Genesis]

Seriously, Gibson.

How greedy can you get?

Oh, Gibson is suing Activision over Guitar Hero, citing some obscure patent they registered a long time ago. This in spite the fact that Activision already licenses guitar models from Gibson for their controllers. Apparently, that money wasn't enough. Find the story here.

[deadtotheworld]

I dunno why people think this guitar is a rip off??  Well UK prices seem really good (and we usually get stiffed in UK) As the guitar has a better neck profile, the Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro II pickups and a hard case that the regular Epi Standard doesnt have... sure you can buy a case and the pickups but you cant upgrade the neck... plus as long as it sounds good and plays well I dont give a fuck whos name is on the headstock.

[FunkyMonkey]

Seriously, Gibson.

How greedy can you get?

Oh, Gibson is suing Activision over Guitar Hero, citing some obscure patent they registered a long time ago. This in spite the fact that Activision already licenses guitar models from Gibson for their controllers. Apparently, that money wasn't enough. Find the story here.

Gibson Guitar Corp. went further with its patent infringement claims regarding Guitar Hero and filed a lawsuit against major retailers selling the game, including Wal-Mart, Amazon, Kmart, GameStop and others. This followed the January 7 lawsuit against Activision, the publisher of the popular game, when Gibson claimed Guitar Hero infringed its patent.

The guitar maker asked the retailers to stop selling the game and even more than that, to remove the game from their store. As it has been reported in the media, Gibson is also seeking damage, but an exact figure hasn?t been specified so far.

The game publisher responded through a public statement, saying: ?Our Guitar Hero retailing partners have done nothing wrong. We will confront this and any other efforts by Gibson to wrongfully interfere with Activision?s relationship with its customers and its consumers.?

Activision responded at the time that the game does not violate any patent of Gibson?s: ?We disagree with the applicability of their patent and would like legal determination on this,? said George Rose, Activision general counsel. Activision also asked one question: why did Gibson decided to wait 3 years before alleging a patent infringement?

http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Gibson_Guitar_Goes_For_Retailers_In_The_Battle_Against_Activision_15409.html

[Smoking Guns]

Gibson needs to back the eff off.

[erose]

i don't get it... What has activision done wrong according to gibson?

[Genesis]

i don't get it... What has activision done wrong according to gibson?

According to Gibson, they have a patent for a device that allows a user to play along with a song (or something similar). Gibson says that since this concept is the basis for Guitar Hero, Activision should pay them royalties for the game or stop selling the product.

If you read the original patent, it was meant for recording or something and Gibson's claim that it applies to GH is a bit of a stretch.

[Genesis]

More of the same

[erose]

More of the same

Thanks man!

[Smoking Guns]

http://www.gibson.com/slash/

Wow!!! Hot Guitars

[FunkyMonkey]

The Slash Les Paul Contest:

http://www.gibson.com/slash/videocontest/SlashVideoPreview/

[FunkyMonkey]

Featured Video

23-Apr-08

Joe Perry Congratulates Slash

Check out Joe?s congratulatory message to Slash on the release of his new Gibson Signature series model. You can check it out here.  Check out Slash's new model at Gibson.com

http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd/NAA/cdid/997347/pid/436229

[Genesis]

Featured Video

23-Apr-08

Joe Perry Congratulates Slash

Check out Joe?s congratulatory message to Slash on the release of his new Gibson Signature series model. You can check it out here.  Check out Slash's new model at Gibson.com

http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd/NAA/cdid/997347/pid/436229

That was very cool of Mr. Perry

[Smoking Guns]

Featured Video

23-Apr-08

Joe Perry Congratulates Slash

Check out Joe?s congratulatory message to Slash on the release of his new Gibson Signature series model. You can check it out here.  Check out Slash's new model at Gibson.com

http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd/NAA/cdid/997347/pid/436229

That was very cool of Mr. Perry

Yes indeed, that was great!!

[FunkyMonkey]

The Slash Les Paul Contest:

http://www.gibson.com/slash/videocontest/SlashVideoPreview/

 

We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to Britt C from Round Rock, Texas! His video "Can I have your Les Paul"
received the most votes! Check out his winning video!

http://www.gibson.com/Slash/VideoContest/SlashVideoVote/Default.aspx

[Smoking Guns]

The Slash Les Paul Contest:

http://www.gibson.com/slash/videocontest/SlashVideoPreview/

 

We Have A Winner!

Congratulations to Britt C from Round Rock, Texas! His video "Can I have your Les Paul"
received the most votes! Check out his winning video!

http://www.gibson.com/Slash/VideoContest/SlashVideoVote/Default.aspx

The kid did awesome!!!!!

[lynn1961]

That was great!  Well deserved! 

[Genesis]

The 'cardboard' one was quite good as well.