The Epiphone catalog is now split into categories. These are Original and Inspired By Gibson. As you'd expect, the Original collection is where you'll find the Epiphone guitars that don't have a Gibson counterpart, such as the Casino, Riviera, and Sheraton. This is also where you'll find the fantastic new American-made models, such as the USA Casino, Frontier, and Texan.
The Inspired By Gibson collection is exactly that, guitars based on current Gibson models. This is further broken down into the subcategories of Original and Modern to make it easier to find what you’re looking for.
The Inspired By Gibson Original collection is purely focused on vintage reissue guitars, aimed squarely at the traditional player, looking for a classic take on an iconic instrument. This is where you'll find the likes of the 50s and 60's Standard, Les Paul Junior, and '59 reissue.
If you’re looking for a guitar that strays away from the basic formula a little, then you'll be looking at the Inspired By Gibson Modern collection. It's clear that Epiphone has more creative freedom over this assembly of guitars. Offering more unique finish options and present-day features modern guitarists crave. This is where you'll find the likes of the Les Paul Muse, Modern, and the new fan favorite, the updated Les Paul Prophecy.
Choosing the right instrument really boils down to taste and personal style. Epiphone has a guitar to cater to every player right now. So, whether you're a vintage purist looking for a grassroots blues guitar, a modern virtuoso on the hunt for an awe-inspiring speed demon, or a metalhead looking to bring the doom, one of these Epiphone Les Pauls will most definitely do the job.