Epiphone's new Collegiate guitars give fans of the most popular athletic colleges a unique way to have fun while providing financial support for their favorite schools. The new series features wonderful graphic designs commemorating 50 of the top basketball and football colleges, ranging from Miami to Washington, Texas to Minnesota, Georgetown to Stanford, UCLA to Connecticut and all points in between. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these guitars will be donated to the respective schools.

"The Collegiate guitars are the ultimate display of school spirit," said Jim "Epi" Rosenberg, president of Epiphone University. "You can hang them on the wall to show your support, or you can plug in and really make some noise for your team."

Fans of the University of Texas will have their favorite yell, "Hook 'Em Horns," spelled out on the headstock. Tennessee fans get an entire guitar painted in their beloved "Big Orange" color. The familiar Seminole head accompanies the FS logo on the Florida State model. An angry wildcat adorns the headstock of the blue Kentucky guitar. Each model is custom-designed with a school's colors and logos and is officially licensed by the school.

Epiphone expects to cover the nation in the spirited edition of this special guitar. Those schools currently available include Florida State, University of Alabama, Georgia State, Illinois, Louisville, LSU, North Carolina, University of Tennessee, Auburn, Texas and University of Florida. Plans call for many other colleges to be added over the next few months. From the students to the alumnae, these guitars will be in demand for those who cherish the moments of their college days.

Epiphone fretted instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories are known worldwide for offering the best combination of quality and value. A division of Gibson since 1957, Epiphone is headquartered in Nashville. For more information visit www.epiphone.com.