Welcome to the Epiphone E-Series Specifications Guide.
This page is not associated with The Epiphone Company, Gibson Corporation or any partners or affiliates. This webpage is a personal project designed to help clarify the differences between the various series and models of Epiphone brand E-Series guitars.
This guide is an ongoing project and may not be 100% accurate.
This webpage online since November, 2010.
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HARD BODY SERIES
Epiphone Demon-V: 2001 Limited Edition
- 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
- E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
- Die-cast tuners
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Stop-bar / String Thru Body Design
- E-Series Smooth Tone potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Passive Electronics
- Onboard Distortion and Chorus
- 1 vol / 1 tone / 1 Distortion Gain
- 2 Mini Toggles for Effects Board
- Active Electronics
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Blue
- Metallic Red
"The "Hard Body" E-Series Collection features an Epiphone "first" - a string-through body design. With the strings anchored through the body of the guitar, from the bottom, this new design allows for maximum sustain, resulting in a guitar that just sings.
The three guitars in the "Hard Body" series feature aggressive new body shapes based on classic guitar designs. They include the Demon, which is based on a modified Flying V (offset); The Beast, based on a modified Explorer; and the Slasher, which is a modified Firebird.Each guitar features a bolt-on neck with a super slide satin finish for extremely fast action, new "E-Series" Ultra Hot covered humbucker pick-ups with the E-logo, on-board effects with surface mount electronics, and each is available in 3 metallic colors."- Epiphone, 2001
The Demon-V was a limited run of 1000 units; 200 of which were the FX
Epiphone Beast: 2001 Limited Edition
- 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
- E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
- Die-cast tuners
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Stop-bar / String Thru Body Design
- E-Series Smooth Tone potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Passive Electronics
- Onboard Distortion and Chorus
- 1 vol / 1 tone / 1 Distortion Gain
- 2 Mini Toggles for Effects Board
- Active Electronics
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Blue
- Metallic Red
"The "Hard Body" E-Series Collection features an Epiphone "first" - a string-through body design. With the strings anchored through the body of the guitar, from the bottom, this new design allows for maximum sustain, resulting in a guitar that just sings.
The three guitars in the "Hard Body" series feature aggressive new body shapes based on classic guitar designs. They include the Demon, which is based on a modified Flying V (offset); The Beast, based on a modified Explorer; and the Slasher, which is a modified Firebird.Each guitar features a bolt-on neck with a super slide satin finish for extremely fast action, new "E-Series" Ultra Hot covered humbucker pick-ups with the E-logo, on-board effects with surface mount electronics, and each is available in 3 metallic colors."- Epiphone, 2001
The Beast was a limited run of 1000 units; 200 of which were the FX
Epiphone Slasher: 2001 Limited Edition
- 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
- E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
- Die-cast tuners
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Stop-bar / String Thru Body Design
- E-Series Smooth Tone potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Passive Electronics
- Onboard Distortion and Chorus
- 1 vol / 1 tone / 1 Distortion Gain
- 2 Mini Toggles for Effects Board
- Active Electronics
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Blue
- Metallic Red
"The "Hard Body" E-Series Collection features an Epiphone "first" - a string-through body design. With the strings anchored through the body of the guitar, from the bottom, this new design allows for maximum sustain, resulting in a guitar that just sings.
The three guitars in the "Hard Body" series feature aggressive new body shapes based on classic guitar designs. They include the Demon, which is based on a modified Flying V (offset); The Beast, based on a modified Explorer; and the Slasher, which is a modified Firebird.Each guitar features a bolt-on neck with a super slide satin finish for extremely fast action, new "E-Series" Ultra Hot covered humbucker pick-ups with the E-logo, on-board effects with surface mount electronics, and each is available in 3 metallic colors."- Epiphone, 2001
The Slasher was a limited run of 1000 units; 200 of which were the FX
Epiphone Evolution: 2001 Limited Edition
- 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
- E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
- Die-cast tuners
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Stop-bar / String Thru Body Design
- E-Series Smooth Tone potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Passive Electronics
- Onboard Distortion and Chorus
- 1 vol / 1 tone / 1 Distortion Gain
- 2 Mini Toggles for Effects Board
- Active Electronics
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Blue
- Metallic Red
"The "Hard Body" E-Series Collection features an Epiphone "first" - a string-through body design. With the strings anchored through the body of the guitar, from the bottom, this new design allows for maximum sustain, resulting in a guitar that just sings.
The three guitars in the "Hard Body" series feature aggressive new body shapes based on classic guitar designs. They include the Demon, which is based on a modified Flying V (offset); The Beast, based on a modified Explorer; and the Slasher, which is a modified Firebird.Each guitar features a bolt-on neck with a super slide satin finish for extremely fast action, new "E-Series" Ultra Hot covered humbucker pick-ups with the E-logo, on-board effects with surface mount electronics, and each is available in 3 metallic colors."- Epiphone, 2001
The Evolution was a limited run of 1000 units; 200 of which were the FX
E-SERIES
- 2 E-Series Open-coil humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge - Stop-bar / Tailpiece
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Blood Stain
- Bruise Purple
- Just Black
"The Basher and The Bully: The Basher is based on a modified Les Paul, and The Bully a modified SG Special.
Both guitars boast a slim taper neck with a satin finish for ultra fast performance, upgraded E series open coil pickups, and sport the new "E-Dovewing" headstock and "E- Series" logo." - Epiphone, 2001
Epiphone Bully: 2001-2002
- 2 E-Series Open-coil humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge - Stop-bar / Tailpiece
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Blood Stain
- Bruise Purple
- Just Black
"The Basher and The Bully: The Basher is based on a modified Les Paul, and The Bully a modified SG Special.
Both guitars boast a slim taper neck with a satin finish for ultra fast performance, upgraded E series open coil pickups, and sport the new "E-Dovewing" headstock and "E- Series" logo." - Epiphone, 2001
Epiphone Pierced SG: 2001-2002
- 2 E-Series Open-coil humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- E-Series Headstock with "E" Logo
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Inlays: X's
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge - Stop-bar / Tailpiece
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Mahogany Body with X Cut-out
- Double Pierced Headstock with Rings
- Distressed Flat Black Finish
- Pitch Black
"The SG has always been the axe of choice for those looking for drop-dead cool. Now, we've taken an already snarling beast and givein it a darker side.
The twin E-Series humbuckers, super-fast neck and "devil-ear" double-cut are still the mainstay. But, the body is "pierced" and finished in distressed flat black.Plus we've added "X" fret markers and a "double-pierced" headstock. You've just got to see and hear this monster!"
-Epiphone, 2002
NUCLEAR COLLECTION
Epiphone LP Nuclear Extreme: 2001-2002
- 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
- E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
- Chrome Hardware
- E-Dovewing Headstock with E-Series Logo
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Art Deco Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge - Stop-bar / Tailpiece
- Solid Tonewood Body with LP Carved Top
- Crackle Paint Job
- Pearloid Top (UK)
- Optional Clear Pickguard
- Pearloid Pickguard (UK)
- 2 Vol / 2 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Toggle Switch
- Black/White Crackle
- Green/Yellow Crackle
- Red/Yellow Crackle
- Blue/Yellow Crackle
- White Pearloid (UK)
- Black Pearloid (UK)
"This guitar has it all -- a select grade Indian Rosewood fingerboard, "Super-Slide" satin finish neck, the E-Series new "Ultra Hot" covered humbucker pickups with E-logo die-stamped covers, a Hard Maple set neck, sports the new "E-Wing" headstock, has an "E" logo inlay on the fingerboard, and comes in four aggressive nuclear colors." - Epiphone, 2001
Epiphone G-400 Extreme: 2001-2004
- 2 E-Series "Ultra Hot" Humbuckers
- E-logo die-stamped Pickup Covers
- Black Hardware
- E-Series Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
- Mahogany Body
- Diamond Plate Pickguard
- 1 Volume Knob
- 3-way Toggle Switch
- Pitch Black
The Epiphone G-400 Xtreme was introduced in 2002 as a part of the E-Series. After the E-Series was discontinued, it became a part of the Goth Series until it was discontinued in 2004.
"Xtreme is the only word to describe this latest rock-axe from Epiphone. With its modified "SG" body equipped with an aluminum Diamond-Plate pickguard and E-Series headstock and features such as a Super-Slide, satin Maple neck, Ultra-HOT humbuckers and licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, you can expect to take your act to the extreme." -Epiphone 2001
POLYESTER SERIES
Epiphone Poly Mod: 2001-2002
- 2 E-Series open-coil "Ultra Hot" humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
- Locking Nut
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Flame Maple Veneer
- Metal "speed" knobs
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone
- Exclusive 4 blade, 3-way toggle switch
- Translucent Black
- Translucent Blue
- Translucent Red
- Red
- Gold
"Under the hood, these guitars feature a long-scale, wider and flatter neck; a wide radius Indian Rosewood fingerboard, low action, jumbo fret wire, satin finish, and a Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut.
Their fast looks come from the unique polyester finish, a super clear, super hard finish that allows the grandeur of the guitar's flamed and figured top to shine through.The "Polyester Series" includes the Poly Mod (a hot-rodded Moderne), the Poly V (a hot-rodded Flying V) and the Poly X (a hot-rodded Explorer)." - Epiphone, 2001
Epiphone Poly-V: 2001-2002
- 2 E-Series open-coil "Ultra Hot" humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
- Locking Nut
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Flame Maple Veneer
- Metal "speed" knobs
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone
- Exclusive 4 blade, 3-way toggle switch
- Translucent Black
- Translucent Blue
- Translucent Red
- Red
- Gold
"Under the hood, these guitars feature a long-scale, wider and flatter neck; a wide radius Indian Rosewood fingerboard, low action, jumbo fret wire, satin finish, and a Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut.
Their fast looks come from the unique polyester finish, a super clear, super hard finish that allows the grandeur of the guitar's flamed and figured top to shine through.The "Polyester Series" includes the Poly Mod (a hot-rodded Moderne), the Poly V (a hot-rodded Flying V) and the Poly X (a hot-rodded Explorer)." - Epiphone, 2001
Epiphone Poly-X: 2001-2002
- 2 E-Series open-coil "Ultra Hot" humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Maple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- 24 Frets
- Bolt-on Neck Joint
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
- Locking Nut
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Flame Maple Veneer
- Metal "speed" knobs
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone
- Exclusive 4 blade, 3-way toggle switch
- Translucent Black
- Translucent Blue
- Translucent Red
- Red
- Gold
"Under the hood, these guitars feature a long-scale, wider and flatter neck; a wide radius Indian Rosewood fingerboard, low action, jumbo fret wire, satin finish, and a Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut.
Their fast looks come from the unique polyester finish, a super clear, super hard finish that allows the grandeur of the guitar's flamed and figured top to shine through.The "Polyester Series" includes the Poly Mod (a hot-rodded Moderne), the Poly V (a hot-rodded Flying V) and the Poly X (a hot-rodded Explorer)." - Epiphone, 2001
USA COLLECTION
Epiphone Moderne: 2001 Limited Run
- 2 PAF Humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Pearloid Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Bolt-on Antique Natural Hard Maple Neck
- Mini-Grover Tuners
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
- Locking Nut
- Classic Body Shape
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Ivory color binding
- Ivory Colored Recessed Pickguard
- Walnut Stained Back
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone
- Exclusive 4 blade, 3-way toggle switch
- Assembled in the U.S.A.
- Designed by Kurt Hendrick
- Copper Metallic
Now in production is the limited edition USA Collection featuring four guitars designed by celebrated instrument designer Kurt Hendrick who has made guitars for rock's elite. He was commissioned by Epiphone to create an extreme line of guitars, the USA Collection.
Each of the four guitars -- Moderne, Comet, Apollo and Futura -- play off famous Gibson shapes, but with Kurt's skilled hand and imagination, these guitars are taken to the extreme. The Moderne offers the classic body shape; the Comet is Kurt's own Modern-influenced design; the Apollo features an altered Flying V shape, and the Futura is a classic Gibson body shape which was invented in 1957, along with the original Flying V and Moderne (It became the Explorer years later).One of the most profound features of the USA Collection is that the pickguards are recessed into the guitar's body. This affords a completely flat top and makes pickguard an integral part of the guitar.
The Collection also features nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, bound tops, Select grade Indian Rosewood fingerboards, and eye-splitting body designs. Assembled in USA, the USA Collection offers a high quality guitar at an excellent price.
Exclusive features include:Classic body shape, solid tone wood construction, a bolt-on neck, nitrocellulose lacquer finish, copper metallic painted top, Ivory color binding, Ivory color inlaid pickguard, Walnut stained back, antique natural hard maple neck, Floyd Rose locking tremolo, mini-Grover tuners, select grade, Indian rosewood fingerboard, EXP-S headstock, pearloid dot fingerboard inlay, two covered PAF humbucker pickups and a 25.50" scale.
The USA collection is rumoured to have never gone into actual production.
Epiphone Comet: 2001 Limited Run
- 3 Mini-Humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Pearloid Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Bolt-on Antique Natural Hard Maple Neck
- Mini-Grover Tuners
- Vibro-Tone Tremolo
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Ivory Colored Binding
- Ivory Colored Recessed Pickguard
- Walnut Stained Back
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 5-way Selector Switch
- Assembled in the U.S.A.
- Radical New Body Shape
- Designed by Kurt Hendrick
- Copper Metallic
Now in production is the limited edition USA Collection featuring four guitars designed by celebrated instrument designer Kurt Hendrick who has made guitars for rock's elite. He was commissioned by Epiphone to create an extreme line of guitars, the USA Collection.
Each of the four guitars -- Moderne, Comet, Apollo and Futura -- play off famous Gibson shapes, but with Kurt's skilled hand and imagination, these guitars are taken to the extreme. The Moderne offers the classic body shape; the Comet is Kurt's own Modern-influenced design; the Apollo features an altered Flying V shape, and the Futura is a classic Gibson body shape which was invented in 1957, along with the original Flying V and Moderne (It became the Explorer years later).One of the most profound features of the USA Collection is that the pickguards are recessed into the guitar's body. This affords a completely flat top and makes pickguard an integral part of the guitar.
The Collection also features nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, bound tops, Select grade Indian Rosewood fingerboards, and eye-splitting body designs. Assembled in USA, the USA Collection offers a high quality guitar at an excellent price.
Exclusive features include:Radical new Hendrick-designed body shape, solid tone wood construction, bolt-on neck, nitrocellulose lacquer finish, gold metallic painted top, Ivory color binding, Ivory color inlaid pickguard, Walnut stained back, antique natural hard maple neck, Vibro-Tone tremolo, mini-Grover tuners, select grade, Indian rosewood fingerboard, EXP-S headstock, pearloid dot fingerboard inlay, three covered mini-humbucker pickups and a 25.50" scale.
The USA collection is rumoured to have never gone into actual production.
Epiphone Apollo: 2001 Limited Run
- 1 PAF HB / 1 mini HB
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Pearloid Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Bolt-on Black Lacquer Hard Maple Neck
- Mini-Grover Tuners
- Gotoh Wrap-around Bridge / Tailpiece
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- White color binding
- White Colored Recessed Pickguard
- Black Lacquer Back
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 2 Tone
- 5-way Selector Switch
- Assembled in the U.S.A.
- Radical New Hendrick V Body Shape
- Designed by Kurt Hendrick
- Baby Blue
Now in production is the limited edition USA Collection featuring four guitars designed by celebrated instrument designer Kurt Hendrick who has made guitars for rock's elite. He was commissioned by Epiphone to create an extreme line of guitars, the USA Collection.
Each of the four guitars -- Moderne, Comet, Apollo and Futura -- play off famous Gibson shapes, but with Kurt's skilled hand and imagination, these guitars are taken to the extreme. The Moderne offers the classic body shape; the Comet is Kurt's own Modern-influenced design; the Apollo features an altered Flying V shape, and the Futura is a classic Gibson body shape which was invented in 1957, along with the original Flying V and Moderne (It became the Explorer years later).One of the most profound features of the USA Collection is that the pickguards are recessed into the guitar's body. This affords a completely flat top and makes pickguard an integral part of the guitar.
The Collection also features nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, bound tops, Select grade Indian Rosewood fingerboards, and eye-splitting body designs. Assembled in USA, the USA Collection offers a high quality guitar at an excellent price.
Exclusive features include:Radical new Hendrick V body shape, solid tone wood construction, bolt-on neck, nitrocellulose lacquer finish, baby blue top, white binding, white inlayed pickguard, black lacquer back, black lacquer hard maple neck, Gotoh wrap-around combo bridge/tailpiece, mini Grover tuners, select grade, Indian rosewood fingerboard, EXP-S headstock, pearloid dot fingerboard inlay, one covered PAF humbucker and one mini-humbucker pickups.
The USA collection is rumoured to have never gone into actual production.
Epiphone Futura: 2001 Limited Run
- 2 PAF Humbuckers
- Chrome Hardware
- Explorer-S Headstock
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Pearloid Dot Inlays
- 25.5" Scale
- Bolt-on Black Lacquer Hard Maple Neck
- 24 Frets
- Mini-Grover Tuners
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo
- Locking Nut
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- White color binding
- White Colored Recessed Pickguard
- Black Lacquer Back
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 2 Tone
- Exclusive 4 blade, 3-way toggle switch
- Assembled in the U.S.A.
- Designed by Kurt Hendrick
- Caddy Pink
Now in production is the limited edition USA Collection featuring four guitars designed by celebrated instrument designer Kurt Hendrick who has made guitars for rock's elite. He was commissioned by Epiphone to create an extreme line of guitars, the USA Collection.
Each of the four guitars -- Moderne, Comet, Apollo and Futura -- play off famous Gibson shapes, but with Kurt's skilled hand and imagination, these guitars are taken to the extreme. The Moderne offers the classic body shape; the Comet is Kurt's own Modern-influenced design; the Apollo features an altered Flying V shape, and the Futura is a classic Gibson body shape which was invented in 1957, along with the original Flying V and Moderne (It became the Explorer years later).One of the most profound features of the USA Collection is that the pickguards are recessed into the guitar's body. This affords a completely flat top and makes pickguard an integral part of the guitar.
The Collection also features nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, bound tops, Select grade Indian Rosewood fingerboards, and eye-splitting body designs. Assembled in USA, the USA Collection offers a high quality guitar at an excellent price.
Exclusive features include:Classic body shape, solid tone wood construction, bolt-on neck, nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Caddy pink top, white binding, white inlaid pickguard, black lacquer back, black lacquer hard maple neck, Floyd Rose licensed bridge, mini Grover tuners, select grade, Indian rosewood fingerboard, EXP-S headstock, pearloid dot fingerboard inlay, two covered PAF humbucker pickups and a 24.75 scale.
The USA collection is rumoured to have never gone into actual production.