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"That's why we chose to do it with Epiphone, so it could be affordable and young people can revive guitar music by playing and starting bands": Yungblud talks about the inspiration behind his new signature model and his mission to save rock 'n' roll

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Every guitar player daydreams of one day getting their very own signature guitar – and for Dominic Richard Harrison, AKA Yungblud, that dream is now a reality. The English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has teamed up with Epiphone to launch an affordable take on the beloved 1964 Gibson SG Junior he’s often seen enthusiastically throwing around stages all over the world. 

The SG Junior has had many famous admirers over the years. Tom Petty famously used one to break hearts throughout his career and Noddy holder of Slade was often seen with one draped over one of his garish tartan suits – but there haven’t been many modern artists reach for this devil-horned, single pickup beauty.

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