Once Gibson was sold to the boys from Harvard, they revived Epiphone and turned it into Gibson’s budget brand. Gibson tried many things with Epiphone during the 1970s and 1980s however, Epiphone’s sales had fallen to record lows by the mid-1980 and the brand was in a free-fall to oblivion. Epiphone was produced by Gibson in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until 1970 when all production was moved overseas to Japan. Even though Epiphone was acquired by Gibson in 1957, the company continued to operate mainly as an independent brand under the corporate umbrella. When Juszkiewicz, Berryman, and Zebrowski bought Gibson in January, 1986, the redevelopment of Epiphone didn’t lag far behind. I am curious about the model name, the year it came out, where it was made, materials of the body, neck and fretboard, as well as where to locate a replacement vibrato bar. All I know is it says “Epiphone by Gibson” on the headstock and the serial number is 710113XX. I bought it around 1992 at a yard sale for $100, including a hard case and Gorilla mini-amp. I am wondering if you can tell me anything about this guitar.
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