“One of Japan’s most well-loved guitarists”: Epiphone’s latest Takahiro Matsumoto signature is based on a hugely desirable 1955 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop – and honors the player behind Japan’s best-selling musical act

Epiphone Takahiro Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul.

Epiphone has partnered with Takahiro 'Tak' Matsumoto – a Grammy-winning session musician, solo artist and record producer – for a 1955 Les Paul Standard signature guitar.

Matsumoto is no stranger to signature models, and over the past decade or so has been honored with a range of Artist Series Gibsons and Epiphones. Back in 2012, the guitarist – who is also the co-founder and guitarist for Japan's best-selling musical act, the rock duo B’z – helped develop a sleek Gibson Double Cut Custom Ebony.