Epiphone Firefly 30 DSP User manual

performance is our passion
goth les paul®
studio
Our classic LP Studio
profile finished in Satin
Black with all-black
hardware and some
crazy, hot open coil
humbuckers. Definitely
a“dark” vibe!
goth ‘58
flying V™
Our classic symmetrical
design finished in Satin
Black with all-black
hardware and some
crazy, hot open coil
humbuckers. Only for
flyin’ at night!
goth ‘58
explorer™
Our classic
“modernistic” EXP™
design finished in Satin
Black with all-black
hardware and some
crazy, hot open coil
humbuckers. Explore
the dark side!
‘58 korina
explorer™
Based on Gibson’s
space age EXP™
design introduced in
1958, this breathtaking
guitar was way ahead
of its time. Featuring
two Humbuckers and
Gold hardware, this axe
looks as good as it
sounds. Take one with
you when you go
exploring your
musical universe!
‘58 korina flying V™
Based on the Gibson ‘58 Flying
V, its symmetrical “modernistic”
design changed the look of rock
and roll forever. The ultra-fast
neck and upper fret access,
offers any guitarist with fast
hands and a flair for showman-
ship a must-have axe. Often imi-
tated, but never duplicated...
until now!
“worn”
firebird™
studio
The FirebirdStudio
combines the “reverse-
body” style with our
traditional set-neck
design and full-size
Alnico Classic
humbuckers. To top it
off we’ve added
Steinberger 40:1 direct
drive, gearless tuners,
maintaining the “banjo”
tuner look and a
vintage “worn” finish.
Fly high!
In 1957 Epiphone was sold to
Gibson, Inc. Gibson was initially
interested in the big “doghouse”
bass line, which Gibson presi-
dent, Ted McCarty thought was
an excellent bass. But he got
the whole thing for $20,000.
with the stipulation that a
portrait of “Epi” be hung
wherever Epiphone guitars were
made. It still hangs, side by
side, with the portrait of
Orville Gibson at Gibson
headquarters today.
Epiphone employees “
celebrated” the sale to Gibson
with a bonfire of Epiphone guitar
parts, according to this 1958
internal memo from Gibson
Sales Rep Howard Kelley.
The memo begins, “Now I’ve
heard everything.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:38 PM Page 21

the place for a bass is epiphone.
jack casady
jack casady
signature bass
Finally! A long-scale, semi-acoustic electric
bass with tone so “pure” that we dareyou to
compareit to any other bass! At the heartof
this break-through design is the new, low
impedance JCB-1 pickup capable of
producing a “natural” bass tone that cannot
be achieved using normal high-impedance
pickups and active electronics.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:38 PM Page 22

performance is our passion
EB-0™bass
Like the one-pickup
original at a price you
gotta love! Plus... the
short-scale and narrow
neck make it soooo
easy to play!
EB-3™bass
Like the SG guitar, the Gibson SG
bass has defined rock music with its
ultra-thin body, lightning fast neck and
distinctive double cutaway shape.
One Sidewinder humbucker and one
Mini-Humbucker combine to give you
all the necessary tones while the set
neck gives you the sustain you need.
viola™bass
From the golden age of
British music comes
the bass that looks as
good as it sounds!
thunderbird™IV
bass
Gibson’s most
distinctive bass
features the “reverse”
body styling and dual
humbuckers!
les paul®
special bass
This classic Les Paul shaped bass
features a Mahogany body with a set
Maple neck, and two specially
designed Alnico bass humbuckers
with separate volume and one master
tone control. With its great balance
and tone, you won’t find a better
performing bass anywhere!
Epiphone was one of the most
respected names in bass violas.
This is the cover of the
1961 catalog.
An early 60s catalog page
showing two solid body electric
basses. The Embassy Deluxe
and the Newport.
Note the too cool “batwing”
headstock.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:38 PM Page 23

allen woody
allen woody rumblekat bass
Legendary bassist with the Allman Brothers and Gov’t
Mule, Allen Woody designed this bass embodying the
spirit of some of his favorite classic instruments of the
1960s. Allen combined a short-scale (30”) for playing
comfort with two Mini bass humbuckers in the neck and
middle positions to give it that “signature” Woody rum-
bling, warm tone. Proceeds from the sale of this “Limited
Edition” instrument supportthe Savannah Woody
Education Fund.
embassy special-IV
4-string, laminated body;
22frets,
chrome-plated
hardware and covered
machine heads.
rolling thunder.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:38 PM Page 24

performance is our passion
epiphone embassy basses
Epiphone’s Embassy basses combine classic features and
modern design with such perfection that we’ve named them after
Epi’s top-of-the-line solidbody bass from the 1960s - the Embassy.
A34-inch scale and 4-on-a-side tuner configuration harken back to
the years when the Embassy was made in the Gibson factory in
Kalamazoo. The new Embassy’s contoured double-cutaway body
ensures the perfect balance and playing comfort that modern bass
players expect from a high-quality instrument. All of the Embassy
basses have a contoured body and Thunderbird-style headstock
with straight string-pull.
el segundo
Asthe name implies, this is the “El Segundo”
(the second) acoustic/electric bass in the
Epiphone line-up of hits. Like the best-selling El
Capitan, it features great acoustic tone and
the Shadow Classic P-4 multi-band preamp,
only from Epiphone. But... at a price that is
sure to turn your head!
el capitan-4C
With its J-200 size body,Maple
top, back and sides and oval
sound hole it’s no wonder this
acoustic/electric bass sets the
standard for all to follow. With
the Shadow Classic P-4 multi-
band preamp, available only from
Epiphone, you’ll get powerful
tones “unplugged” or “plugged.”
embassy standard
IV & V
4and 5 string, solid
Swamp Ash body,
24 frets, die-cast
machine heads;
black hardware.
Epiphone string basses have
long been a respected name in
that instrument category. Here
the bass line is debuted in this
1940 Metronome ad.
Allen Woody holds a rare, yellow
Epiphone Newportbass.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:38 PM Page 25

Triggerman 60 DSP
60W, Featuring E-Valve Tube Tone Circuitry.
16 DSP Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb,
2channels with Separate 3 Band EQ each, FX
Loop with Level Control, XLR Direct Out,
Headphone Out, Aux In/Out with Level Control
1X12” Special Design Speaker.
epiphone valve a
retro, solid, made to perform.
Triggerman 100H DSP
Solid State. Digital Signal Processing. Each one of
our E Series amps is features an uncompromised
level of performance at a price point that makes the
rock and roll stack a whole new business. Finally,
every guitar slingin’ rock monster in waiting doesn’t
have to wait any longer for rock star tone. 100W
Head, Featuring E-Valve Tube Tone Circuitry, 16 DSP
Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb, 2
channels with Separate 3 Band EQ each,
FX Loop with Level Control, XLR Direct Out,
Headphone Out, Aux In/Out with Level Control.
Trigger Cab
Special design 4 x 12” speakers, 280 watt
handling with Stereo/Mono.
So-Cal 50 Head
Adual power 50W/25W, Class AB Hi-gain boutique
quality amplifier that smokes heads costing twice as
much. DC powered filaments, Dual Mode EQ for
Max Tweak Options, EL34’s and remarkable attention
to detail all make the So-Cal 50H a value beyond
compare.
So-Cal 412SL Cab
Whether for use with the high-gain So-Cal 50H or
as an add-on to another amp rig, the So-Cal 412SL
offers rugged design, the best components and great
stage presence. Crafted using Birch plywood for
superior “tight” response when matched with the 4 x
12” Lady Luck by Eminence speakers. 280 watt.
Valve Junior Head
The same best selling low-watt, vintage tone of the Valve Junior in head
form. We’ve also added more
speaker outputs to
accommodate the most
popular extension cabinet
configurations and a snazzy
two-tone ebony and red
tolex scheme. For about
the price of a good pedal,
anybody can have real vintage
tube tone.
W1531 p.26_27_aas 3/23/06 12:51 PM Page 26

performance is our passion
Valve Series Special
Same great amp as the Junior,
With 16 DSP Selections and
separate DSP Reverb. 10”
Speaker plus an extra 12AX7
to run its additional tone stack
for added gain control.
The Zephyr Dreadnaught
amplifier,circa 1940. This
elegent maple-veneer cabinet
resembled the bandstand music
holders popular at the time.
The stylized “E” stands
for Electar.
The earliest “Electar” amplifiers,
introduced in 1935 were
housed in a box resembling a
suitcase. No doubt because
these werepurchased from a
suitcase manufacturer. Both the
front and back came with a
detachable, hinged cover to
protect the inner workings.
Firefly 30 DSP
Cleverly designed to be guitar player friendly,easy-to use and appointed with just
enough technology to enhance great tone. 30W, 1X10” Special Design Speaker,
E-Valve Tube Tone Circuit with 16 DSP Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb, 2
Channels and 1 x 10” Special Design Speaker,Headphone Out.
Valve Series Junior
Single-Ended, Class A in a slick retro
cabinet with a special design 8” speaker.
Boutique amplifiers just became the
domain of everyguitar player out there.
Take a listen and you’re jaw will drop.
5 Watts, Class A. Single-Ended drive
true, low watt vintage tone.
Valve Series Standard
The tone is pure vintage and the quality
is pure boutique. 15W Class A (3 x
12AX7, 2 x EL84)Push-Pull. 16 DSP
Selections plus Separate DSP Reverb.
Gutsy, Musical Preamp Section with
Master Volume and 3 Band EQ.
12” Special Design Speaker.
amplifiers,
rsolid, made to perform.
Blues Custom
With 2 x 12” Lady Luck by Eminence Speakers, Two EQ Modes and style pouring
out of every inch, the Blues Custom is the best value in high-end amplification.
This is quite simply the most significant amplifier in Epiphone’s long history. Dual
Power Mode 30W Class AB OR 15W Class A, 5AR4 Tube Rectifier, Dual Mode
EQ Operation, Spring Reverb, 2 Channels, DC Powered Filaments all housed in a
rugged, multi-ply birch cabinet.
W1531 p.26_27_aas 3/23/06 12:51 PM Page 27

EF-500M
With its combination of Solid
Mahogany body and Sitka
Spruce top the EF-500M has
great projection and clarity.
EF-500RA
Ajoy to play and to behold,
the EF-500RA features Solid
Rosewood back and sides, Solid
Sitka Spruce top and hundreds
of individually hand-fitted Abalone
binding strips.
(Also available in Natural Satin)
john rich
masterbilt solid-wood acoustics... unique vintage.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:39 PM Page 28

performance is our passion
1930s wide-X bracing and deep
scarfing on solid-top tone woods
are the beginning of these
exquisite guitars.
Quality continues with individually
fitted trim and solid tops, backs
and sides. Finished in natural or
vintage satin to allow the
guitars to breathe.
Old-style, tapered headstock
and vintage-style open end
tuning keys make for tuning
precision and a fantastic look.
DR-500R
The ultimate marriage of
tone woods. A Solid Sitka
Spruce top and premium-
grade Rosewood back and
sides produce the
classic dreadnought
sound. The DR-500R
makes a player feel just
like it sounds - rich and
powerful.
DR-500P
Crystal clear tone. Premium-
grade, Solid Maple back
and sides add an extra level of
brilliance to the sweet
tone of a Solid Sitka Spruce top.
The DR-500P cuts through
like no traditional
dreadnought ever.
DR-500M
The quintessential flat-top
guitar. Premium-grade,
Solid Mahogany back and
sides, matched with
aSolid Sitka Spruce top,
produce the perfect guitar
tone. The DR-500M can
handle everything from
power-rock rhythms to
bluegrass leads.
(Also available with
electronics -
DR-500ME)
EF-500R
The matching of a Solid
Rosewood body with a Solid
Sitka Spruce top gives the EF-
500R the warmth and
projection so highly sought by
performing musicians.
EF-500RCCE
This new “fingerstyle” guitar
features 1.75” string spacing.
The Solid Cedar top and
Rosewood back and sides give it
arich, warm tone. And the
generous cutaway allows for
improved upper-fret access.
Included is an L.R. Baggs
acoustic/electric Piezo pickup
with electronics.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:39 PM Page 29

AJ-500R
The classic Jumbo shape of
the AJ-500R is the preferred
guitar of modern music
legends.With gracefully sloping
shoulders, solid Rosewood
back and sides, and a solid
Sitka Spruce top, the AJ-500R
blankets a room with deep,
rich and rounded tones.
(Also available with
electronics - AJ-500RE)
Masterbilt AJ-500RC/
12th fret
Wehave taken the AJ-500R and
totally redefined it with a vintage
V-shape neck, slotted peghead,
and a neck that joins the body at
the 12 fret. This gives you the
look and feel of performing on
the finest old dreadnoughts of
the 20s and 30s.
gretchen wilson
beautiful sounding solid tone woods.
W1531 TextEpiphone1 3/23/06 12:39 PM Page 30