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Epiphone has announced the Marcus King El Dorado, a limited-edition signature acoustic guitar that celebrates the return of a well-loved vintage-inspired model and honors the instrument that helped shape Marcus King’s musical journey.
A guitarist, singer, songwriter, and Grammy-nominated artist, King has long shared a deep personal connection with the Epiphone El Dorado, which was his first-ever guitar and a gift from his father. That connection became part of his creative legacy with the release of his 2020 Americana album, El Dorado, a tribute to the instrument’s enduring influence and spirit.
The Epiphone El Dorado Limited Edition is available worldwide in Antique Natural at authorized Epiphone dealers, Gibson Garage locations in Nashville and London, and online at Epiphone.com.
Marcus King says:
This guitar means the world to me. My first El Dorado was a gift from my father, and it carried me through some of the earliest and most important moments of my musical journey. It has always represented family, home, and the songs that shaped me. Partnering with Epiphone to share that feeling with players around the world is an incredible honor, and I hope this guitar inspires people to write their own stories for years to come.
More about the guitar from Epiphone:
Designed for the stage, studio, and songwriting room, the Marcus King El Dorado comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze under-saddle pickup and preamp. Discreet volume and tone controls are mounted at the edge of the soundhole, providing easy access while preserving the instrument’s clean acoustic aesthetic. Whether capturing an intimate idea at home, recording in the studio, or performing live, the guitar is built to move seamlessly wherever the music takes it.
Each Marcus King El Dorado ships in a hardshell case featuring a Marcus King signature graphic, offering premium protection for a limited-edition instrument with unmistakable heritage. Combining solid tonewood construction, vintage-inspired design, modern electronics, and meaningful personal details, the Marcus King El Dorado stands as both a tribute to a treasured 70s-era Epiphone and a celebration of one of today’s most influential artists.
The limited-edition Epiphone Marcus King El Dorado is available in Antique Natural for a limited time only. A 9-volt battery is required to power the pickup and is not included.
