ALD323 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Does anyone know why it is so hard to find an Epiphone inspired by Gibson guitar? They were announced two years ago but never seemed to show up for sale, and if they did, they were gone and remained on back order, for what appears to be permanently. The only place that seems to have them is Guitar Center which means buying sight unseen. Sweetwater carried them some time ago, they sold and never returned, None at Russo, even on ebay they are almost all on back order for a long, long time. AMS on back order, Zzounds and most others as well. What gives? I've been looking for one, for over a year and no one has them, yet Epiphone states they are still available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 My best guess is supply chain issues. Factories have been re-prioritized, and shipping has become nuts. they were great models, especially the IBG Birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I've bought online / unseen before. You can send it back if you don't like it. I had to send back a Les Paul I bought my daughter once, the replacement was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Two years ago was not a good time to launch a new product line, restaurant or hardly anything. First lockdowns decimated the ability of companies that relied on workers to produce goods, then of course, the supply chain - as Sal pointed out - missing a critical $50 chip for a luxury car? Can't get rosewood? If you really want one - you should give GC a chance. I've bought instruments from them a half dozen times and never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Up here in Canada, L&G are stating on their website that the IBG models should begin shipping ~ Apr. 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I've seen dozens of them. They definitely are available. You can even buy most of them directly from Epiphone right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 They seem to be selling pretty fast but what are you interested in? Most can be pre-ordered though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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