On my social media channels and across the gear community, people know me as “That Epiphone Guy.” Because of that moniker, there is a specific expectation whenever I talk about gear. You expect to see a wall of classic finishes, the iconic headstocks, and a deep, exclusive reverence for the heritage of the Les Paul. […]

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or rather, the shape at the top of the neck. Lately, the buzz around Epiphone has been centered on one specific change: the “Inspired by Gibson” headstock. For many, this was the “fix” everyone was waiting for. But if you ask me? It feels like we’re watching a […]

Nearly twenty years is a long time to be away from something that was once part of how you thought, how you listened, how you processed the world. And yet, three months ago, I picked up the guitar again — and something unexpected happened. It didn’t feel like starting over. It felt like a conversation […]