Sister company to Gibson, Epiphone has often benefited from their arranged sibling relationship. Last year the Epi's git upgraded, wax-dipped humbuckers that were a direct result of manufacturing techniques applied on Gibson pickups. Now they're reaping the spoils from Gibson's relationship with Native Instruments. Just as the Gibson Les Paul Dark Fire comes bundled with Native Instruments Guitar Rig, so too will new Epiphone buyers b able to get their own version of the amp sim plugin.

While supplies last, simply spend more than $500 US on an Epiphone at a registered dealer, fill out out this form on Gibson's website, and you'll be sent a fully functional copy of Native Instruments Guitar Rig Mobile.

Guitar Rig Mobile includes Guitar Rig LE software and the Guitar Rig Mobile interface, a compact, bus-powered, USB interface that boasts 24bit/192 kHz Cirrus Logic audio converters. It provides a quick, easy, high-fidelity connection between your laptop and your new Epiphone guitar. With the three amp models, twelve effects models, and big cabinet selection, you'll have an instant recording setup for demoing or overdubbing.

In order to qualify, you must spend at least $500 US on your new Epiphone through an authorized dealer, and the guitar must be purchased between May 1, 2009 and June 30, 2009. See Gibson's website for official details.