Model · Epiphone

5102T / EA-250

An Epiphone electric, introduced c. 1970^[1], made until 1975. Built on the Epiphone Japan line.

Sold 1970 to 1974 or '75 per Wikipedia (S063); 5102T renamed EA-250 in 1972; replaced by ET-255 in 1975 or '76. Two designations in one row; consider splitting.

How it changed

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Epiphone Japan line in the years this model was made. The model rides on its line: when the owner or the plant changed, it changed for this model too.

Sources

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   Wikipedia: wiki/Epiphone 5102T / EA 250graded community

   • sold 1970 to 1974 or '75 in the United States under the Epiphone brand5102T / EA-250, introduced 1970
   • "started importing Epiphone-branded instruments from the Matsumoku company in 1970"Era: Epiphone Japan, 1970–1975
2. 2
   Wikipedia: wiki/Gibson (guitar company)graded community

   • "Gibson was owned by Norlin Corporation from 1969 to 1986"Era: Epiphone Japan, 1970–1975
3. 3
   Epiphone history 1957-present (Gibson era) - Blue Book of Guitar Valuesgraded secondary

   • in the last few days of 1969, ECL bought CMIEra: Epiphone Japan, 1970–1975
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   more info about norlingraded community

   • In December of 1969, E.C.L. Industries, Inc. took control of CMI.Era: Epiphone Japan, 1970–1975
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   fandom: wiki/Epiphonegraded community

   • After Matsumoku closed in 1987Era: Epiphone Japan, 1970–1975

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