Epiphone Strat /Telecaster Specifications Guide

The Epiphone Epi-Series was produced in 1995 as an entry level line in the Epiphone range of guitars and basses. The guitars were produced in China and Indonesia.

"The Epiphone Company of Nashville, TN USA proudly introduces a new line of entry level instruments called 'Epi'"

"Designed by professionals, these new instruments offer the beginning guitar player the spirit of Epiphone at a very affordable price".

- Epiphone 1995

The Epiphone Epi-Series was produced in 1995 as an entry level line in the Epiphone range of guitars and basses. The guitars were produced in China and Indonesia.

"The Epiphone Company of Nashville, TN USA proudly introduces a new line of entry level instruments called 'Epi'"

"Designed by professionals, these new instruments offer the beginning guitar player the spirit of Epiphone at a very affordable price".

- Epiphone 1995

Solid Maple, Slim-Taper Neck with Maple Fingerboard for smooth, fast playing ease and classic vintage feel.

Double-Plated Chrome Bridge with Individual String Height and Intonation Adjustments for more accurate intonation and customized string action adjustment.

Custom High-Output Epiphone Single-Coil Pick-ups and Three-Way Selector Switch for that traditional "twang" that's just right for country, rock, or blues.

Solid Maple, Slim-Taper Neck with Maple Fingerboard for smooth, fast playing ease and classic vintage feel.

Double-Plated Chrome Bridge with Individual String Height and Intonation Adjustments for more accurate intonation and customized string action adjustment.

Custom High-Output Epiphone Single-Coil Pick-up at the bridge, Alnico Classic Humbucker in the neck position and Three-Way Selector Switch.

In 1996, the S-Series headstock changed to the "batwing" style, and the S-210 was introduced. These guitars had "Made in Korea" ink stamped onto the heels and "Epiphone" engraved into the neck plates as well as the serial numbers.

In 1999, the S-Series guitars were redesigned with the addition of an open-coil humbucker in the bridge position. The S-210 became the FAT-210, and the S-310 became the FAT-310

The S-series continued production with only the FAT-210 and FAT-310 until 2004.

In 1999, the S-Series guitars were redesigned with the addition of an open-coil humbucker in the bridge position. The S-210 became the FAT-210.

The FAT-210 had a rosewood fretboard and natural headstock.

A sticker on the heel of the neck designated the model and color of the guitar. The neck plate was engraved with the "Epiphone" logo. The serial number was on a sticker underneath the neck plate.

The series continued production unchanged until it was discontinued in 2004.

The Epiphone S-300 was introduced in 1986 as a part of the S-Series and a step up from the S-200.

In 1989, the S-series headstock was changed to the "hockeystick" shape and the logo changed to just "Epiphone".
The S-310 replaced the S-300. The S-300 became a starter package including an Epiphone amp, gigbag, cord, and strap.

The S-300 was produced until 1992.

The S-300 ran until 1996 when the S-Series headstock changed to the "batwing" shape, borrowed from classic Epiphone designs.

The S-series continued production with only the FAT-210 and FAT-310 until 2004.

In 1989, the S-series headstock was changed to the "hockeystick" shape and the logo changed to just "Epiphone".
The S-310 replaced the S-300. The S-300 became a starter package.

The S-310 was produced until 1999 when the S-series was redesigned. The S-310 became the FAT-310 with an open coil humbucker in the bridge position.

In 1996, the S-Series headstock changed to the "batwing" shape, borrowed from classic Epiphone designs.

The S-series continued production with only the FAT-210 and FAT-310 until 2004.

In 1989, the S-series headstock was changed to the "hockeystick" shape and the logo changed to just "Epiphone".
The S-310 replaced the S-300. The S-300 became a starter package.

The S-310 was produced until 1999 when the S-series was redesigned. The S-310 became the FAT-310 with an open coil humbucker in the bridge position.

In 1996, the S-Series headstock changed to the "batwing" shape, borrowed from classic Epiphone designs.

The S-series continued production with only the FAT-210 and FAT-310 until 2004.

In 1999, the S-Series guitars were redesigned with the addition of an open-coil humbucker in the bridge position. The S-310 became the FAT-310.

The FAT-310 had a maple fretboard with black dots and a black headstock with inlaid logo.

A sticker on the heel of the neck designated the model and color of the guitar. The neck plate was engraved with the "Epiphone" logo. The serial number was on a sticker underneath the neck plate.

The series continued production unchanged until it was discontinued in 2004.

The S-Series was introduced in 1986 with the following models: S-200, S-300, S-400,
S-500, S-600, S-800, and S-900.

Headstocks:

1986 - The S-Series featured body-color headstocks with an inlaid "Epiphone by Gibson" logo.

1987 - The tips of the headstocks were rounded off to avoid lawsuits from Jackson.

1988 - The headstocks were changed to something similar to the "hockeystick" shape seen on the Gibson Explorer.

1989 - the headstocks were redesigned yet again, this time exactly like the Explorer's "hockeystick" headstock.
The logos were changed to just "Epiphone".

The S-Series was introduced in 1986 with the following models: S-200, S-300, S-400,
S-500, S-600, S-800, and S-900.

Headstocks:

1986 - The S-Series featured body-color headstocks with an inlaid "Epiphone by Gibson" logo.

1987 - The tips of the headstocks were rounded off to avoid lawsuits from Jackson.

1988 - The headstocks were changed to something similar to the "hockeystick" shape seen on the Gibson Explorer.

1989 - the headstocks were redesigned yet again, this time exactly like the Explorer's "hockeystick" headstock.
The logos were changed to just "Epiphone".

The S-Series was introduced in 1986 with the following models: S-200, S-300, S-400,
S-500, S-600, S-800, and S-900.

Headstocks:

1986 - The S-Series featured body-color headstocks with an inlaid "Epiphone by Gibson" logo.

1987 - The tips of the headstocks were rounded off to avoid lawsuits from Jackson.

1988 - The headstocks were changed to something similar to the "hockeystick" shape seen on the Gibson Explorer.

1989 - the headstocks were redesigned yet again, this time exactly like the Explorer's "hockeystick" headstock.
The logos were changed to just "Epiphone".

The S-Series was introduced in 1986 with the following models: S-200, S-300, S-400,
S-500, S-600, S-800, and S-900.

Headstocks:

1986 - The S-Series featured body-color headstocks with an inlaid "Epiphone by Gibson" logo.

1987 - The tips of the headstocks were rounded off to avoid lawsuits from Jackson.

1988 - The headstocks were changed to something similar to the "hockeystick" shape seen on the Gibson Explorer.

1989 - the headstocks were redesigned yet again, this time exactly like the Explorer's "hockeystick" headstock.
The logos were changed to just "Epiphone".

Made in Korea by the Samick Corporation 1989-1991.

The Epiphone I-Series was introduced in 1989 after several models in the S-Series were discontinued.The I-series was most likely created to replace the discontinued S-Series models.

Often confused with the Pro-Series.

Made in Korea by the Samick Corporation 1989-1991.

The Epiphone I-Series was introduced in 1989 after several models in the S-Series were discontinued.

The I-series was most likely created to replace the discontinued S-Series models.

Often confused with the Pro-Series.

Made in Korea by the Samick Corporation 1989-1991.

The Epiphone I-Series was introduced in 1989 after several models in the S-Series were discontinued. The I-series was most likely created to replace the discontinued S-Series models.

Often confused with the Pro-Series.

"The Epiphone Pro Series proves Gibson's commitment to modern guitar design at all levels. Each instrument in the series has been researched, designed, and built with close attention to the performance details most important to working musicians."

- Epiphone, 1989

"The Epiphone Pro Series proves Gibson's commitment to modern guitar design at all levels. Each instrument in the series has been researched, designed, and built with close attention to the performance details most important to working musicians."

- Epiphone, 1989

"The Epiphone Pro Series proves Gibson's commitment to modern guitar design at all levels. Each instrument in the series has been researched, designed, and built with close attention to the performance details most important to working musicians."

- Epiphone, 1989

Double cutaway body with a laminated maple through neck. Synthetic ebony bound fretboard with chevron inlays. Headstock was also bound.

The bridge is a Steinberger KB tremolo.

The pickups are EMG selects. HSS Pick-up configuration with on/off mini-switch for each pickup. 1 volume and 1 tone control.

(coil tap for the humbucker was added in 1988-1989)