| Epiphone today announced a new addition to its global artist roster with the launch of the Epiphone Lee Seung Yoon LSY-200 Studio EC, a modern signature acoustic-electric created in partnership with Korean superstar singer-songwriter Lee Seung Yoon. The release marks a new milestone for the brand, introducing Lee as Epiphone’s first Korean signature artist, reflecting Epiphone’s focus on instruments that honor tradition while meeting players where the music is happening now—on stages, in clubs, and across festivals worldwide. The Epiphone Lee Seung Yoon LSY–200 Studio EC arrives on May 15, 2026, at authorized Epiphone dealers across Asia, with initial distribution throughout Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. “The Lee Seung Yoon LSY-200 Studio EC is a modern signature guitar built to honor heritage while speaking to today’s players,” says Aljon Go, Product Manager at Epiphone. “It blends iconic J-200™ DNA with Lee Seung Yoon’s artistry and thoughtful, performance-ready details—delivering the quality players expect from Epiphone at a highly approachable entry point into the Inspired by Gibson acoustic world.” The Epiphone Lee Seung Yoon LSY-200 Studio EC is built on the foundation of the J-200 Studio EC Super Jumbo cutaway—pairing a legendary silhouette associated with big, room-filling acoustic tone with an artist-led aesthetic and stage-ready functionality, making the ideal canvas for Lee’s acoustic-forward songwriting and upcoming album cycle. Watch/share the new interview with Lee Seung Yoon below: |
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| Epiphone Lee Seung Yoon LSY–200 Studio EC The Epiphone Lee Seung Yoon LSY-200 Studio EC features a Super Jumbo body with a cutaway for expanded upper-fret access, combining a solid spruce top with a layered maple body finished in Antique Natural gloss. A mahogany neck carved to a 1960s SlimTaper™ D profile offers comfortable playability, while a rosewood fingerboard with J-200 pearloid crown inlays nods to the model’s storied roots. Signature appointments sharpen the guitar’s identity: a Kalamazoo headstock with the Epiphone Modern logo and Gibson crown inlay is complemented by a subtly silk-screened Lee Seung Yoon signature graphic on the rear, while a custom artist-designed pickguard with gold artwork and a matching custom truss rod cover bring an unmistakably personal visual voice to the instrument. Premium touches continue through gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners and gold hardware throughout, reinforcing the LSY-200’s elevated look on stage and in the studio. For amplified performance, the Lee Seung Yoon LSY-200 Studio EC is equipped with a Fishman® S-Core pickup and Presys™ II electronics, delivering clear, dependable sound for live sets, recording sessions, and acoustic-forward writing—and it ships with a premium gig bag built for the commute from rehearsal to venue to the next date. Designed to meet the needs of contemporary performers and songwriters, the Epiphone LSY-200 Studio EC is positioned as an approachable entry into the Inspired by Gibson acoustic world while maintaining the feel, look, and presence players expect from the J-200 lineage. Watch the trailer for the new Epiphone Lee Seung Yoon LSY-200 Studio EC: |
| Lee Seung Yoon followed his triple win at the 22nd Korea Music Awards last year—including “Musician of the Year,” “Best Rock Song,” and “Best Modern Rock Album”—by winning “Best Rock Song” again earlier this year for PunKanon at the 23rd ceremony. He continues an active touring and festival schedule, including a recent headlining appearance at THE GLOW 2026 on March 21 at KINTEX—one of South Korea’s largest music venues—in Goyang, underscoring his momentum with major live audiences. From his very first guitar to becoming the first Korean artist with an Epiphone signature model, Lee Seung Yoon’s journey reflects an artist deeply connected to his instrument—continually evolving, performing on the biggest stages, and shaping the sound of contemporary Korean music. Catch Lee Seung Yoon on tour: DATE CITY VENUEMay 16–17 Goyang-si, South Korea KINTEX Exhibition 2June 27 Sejong-si, South Korea Sejong Arts CenterAugust 22 Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta International Expo (LALALA Fest) |
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