OfficialEpiphone | 2 years ago
Every guitarist's road leads to one guitar. And one above all others. James Bay’s road led him to an original 1966 Epiphone Century.
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In this new interview for 2023, titled My Epiphone: James Bay and His Epiphone Century, James Bay revisits his vintage 1966 Epiphone Century archtop guitar and shares how a visit to a New York guitar shop was the key to unlocking his signature sound, and later, his signature Epiphone guitar - a faithful recreation of the original vintage model with a twist.
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In this video, Bay takes us on a journey through his relationship with Epiphone guitars, starting from the EJ200 acoustic that shaped his career to the iconic Epiphone Century guitar from 1966 that became his signature sound. Watch as he shares how some of his most iconic songs were written and reveals how the unique features and limitations of this very old guitar have fuelled his creativity, aspects which he has been careful to stay true to in his Signature James Bay Epiphone Century 1966 model.
For the guitar geeks out there, we not only get an insight into the deep connection James Bay has with his Epiphone guitars, something all guitarists can relate to, but a behind-the-curtain look at how certain modifications to his vintage Epiphone guitar has helped him keep it on the road for so long, and how they influenced his new signature model!
This new interview is a must-watch for fans of James Bay as we are treated to a selection of quick blues improvisations and slightly different renditions of Jame's hit songs, including 'Hold Back The River' and "Let it Go'.
If you love the sound of Epiphone hollowbody and archtop guitars, it might just inspire you to get your hands on one of these legendary James Bay signature guitars before they’re all gone!
🎥 Related videos to watch next:
▶︎James designs his signature Epiphone Century: https://youtu.be/SU3oKWK5lEE
▶︎James unboxes the first James Bay Signature Epiphone Century: https://youtu.be/q2fKekViP8I
▶︎James Introduces his Signature Epiphone to a live crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml61pHXCTBs
Timestamps:
0:00 James' first Epiphone guitar
0:55 James Bay tuning - drop the strings
1:30 How James Bay was discovered
2:20 James finds his first Epiphone Century
4:20 Improvisation and why James loves the limitations of his Epiphone Century
5:43 P-90s don't behave very well
6:28 The songs he wrote on his Epiphone Century
6:56 Writing "Hold Back The River"
7:47 His signature Epiphone Century 1966
8:18 Returning to his Epiphone EJ200
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We are celebrating 150 years of Epiphone! Since 1873, Epiphone has been a driving force in the music industry, producing world-class guitars that have been played by some of the biggest names in the business. From Les Paul to John Lennon, The Rolling Stones to Loretta Lynn, and The Strokes to Jared James Nichols, Epiphone has been a part of music history for over a century. My Epiphone: James Bay and His Epiphone Century is proudly part of that story.
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For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design with models like the Casino, the Texan, and Masterbilt Century Archtop Collection. Epiphone began as the "House of Stathopoulo" family business in Sparta in the 1870s and rose to fame during the jazz age in Manhattan before joining Gibson brands in 1957. Today, Epiphone continues to make history from its headquarters in Nashville, TN. Epiphones have powered classic recordings by Les Paul, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones along with today's top artists like Peter Frampton, Gary Clark Jr., Tommy Thayer of KISS, and Lzzy Hale. Epiphone offers innovation, history, and a lifetime guarantee. Whether you are learning your first song in your bedroom, or rocking an arena, Epiphone has always been there, for everyone, for every generation, for every stage.
