Industry Jun 11, 2026
Epiphone and Alex Lifeson Release Inspired By Gibson Custom ES-355
Complete with Gibson T-Type humbuckers, gold hardware, a Varitone and an Alpine White finish, this replica 'Whitey' pays tribute to the guitar that's near ever-present in the Rush catalogue
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MusicRadar
Epiphone has collaborated with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson on a replica of his 1976 ES-355 guitar. This Inspired By Gibson Custom model, nicknamed 'Whitey', features Gibson T-Type humbuckers, gold hardware, and an Alpine White finish. Lifeson described the ES-355 as having a balance of elegance and power. Originally reported by MusicRadar.