JAY of ENHYPEN has teamed up with Epiphone for the launch of the Jay "Raoul" SG Tribute Plus, marking his first-ever signature guitar model with the iconic instrument brand.
Designed with aspiring guitarists in mind, the new model is based on Epiphone's Tribute Series and reflects JAY's long-standing passion for encouraging fans to pick up the instrument and discover their own musical voice.
The guitar sports the classic Gibson SG silhouette, finished in a striking Rubine Red gloss colour personally selected by JAY. The vibrant finish is paired with black neck binding and a black pickguard, while JAY's signature appears on the truss rod cover. A custom engraved plate on the back of the neck joint features both the Epiphone and JAY logos, commemorating the collaboration.
Speaking about the release, JAY shared: "To all the fans who have supported me, and to everyone who has watched over me since the days when I wasn't very good at guitar yet, I hope you can feel the time and effort I've put in to grow little by little and reach the point where I can participate in such a wonderful project."
He added, "Through this guitar, I hope to convey the importance of hard work, the importance of having dreams, and that heart-pounding, exhilarating feeling."
Built with a mahogany body and neck, the guitar features a 60s SlimTaper Rounded C profile, a bound laurel fretboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays, and a pair of Epiphone humbuckers designed to deliver a powerful, full-bodied tone. The instrument also comes bundled with four exclusive JAY portrait cards, four Epiphone x JAY guitar picks — including one signed by the artist — and a premium Epiphone gig bag.
The Jay "Raoul" SG Tribute Plus will be available exclusively online in South Korea and Japan. Release schedules and purchasing details can be found through Weverse in South Korea and a dedicated Gibson sales platform in Japan.
JAY's signature model arrives amid another landmark year for ENHYPEN. Since debuting through I-LAND in 2020, the group has become one of K-pop's biggest global acts, earning multiple million-selling releases and selling out dome and stadium venues across Asia.
Most recently, ENHYPEN kicked off their BLOOD SAGA world tour in Seoul this May. The trek will continue through Latin America and the United States in July and August before heading to Macau and Japan, with 33 shows across 21 cities planned through next March.
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