Where are Epiphone SG guitars made?
David Jones
Updated on April 04, 2026
Qingdao, China
In 2004, Gibson opened a factory in Qingdao, China, which manufactures Epiphone guitars. With few exceptions, Epiphones are now built only in the Qingdao factory.
Why are so many guitars made in Indonesia?
That’s not to say there are aren’t highly skilled guitar builders all around the world. But the general cost of labour is much cheaper in places like Mexico, China and Indonesia – so companies make use of it.
Does Fender make guitars in Indonesia?
In short, Fender makes guitars in the USA, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and China. The Deluxe and Boxer range are made in Japan, and the Squier by Fender guitars are built in Indonesia or China.
What guitar brands are made in Indonesia?
Indonesian Manufacturers of guitar and Suppliers of guitar
- PT Wildwood. Indonesia.
- PT Oz Guitar. Indonesia Manufacturer.
- Yamaha Music Manufacturing Indonesia PT. Indonesia Manufacturer.
- PT. Samick Indonesia.
- Cort Indonesia. Indonesia.
- PT Woonam Music. Indonesia.
- PT . World Music Industries.
- PT Seijin Lestari Furniture.
What makes the Epiphone SG Special so special?
The Epiphone SG Special is, well, special in my opinion. For all those who have stared in awe at the brash style and tonal attack of the Gibson SG then had their dreams smashed by the price, this is one for you. A comfortable playing experience awaits thanks to it’s considered design.
Are all Epiphones made in Indonesia authentic?
Yup there are Epiphone made in Indonesia too and they are completely authentic and of similar quality (considered as a better quality than the ones made in China {EE}) as rest of the Epiphones. there are always lemons when there’s mass Production but most them are of a good quality. I once owed an Indonesian LP-100 and it was really good.
What kind of guitar is a Gibson Epiphone SG?
Epiphone SG Introduced in 1989, the Epiphone G-Series is a line of Gibson-authorized copies of the famous Gibson SG. Common features found on most Epiphone G-Series guitars include a double-cutaway Mahogany body with humbucker pickups and a rosewood fretboard.
What is the Epiphone G-series?
Introduced in 1989, the Epiphone G-Series is a line of Gibson-authorized copies of the famous Gibson SG. Common features found on most Epiphone G-Series guitars include a double-cutaway Mahogany body with humbucker pickups and a rosewood fretboard. The G-Series originally consisted of only two guitars, the Epiphone G-310 and Epiphone G-400.
