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1938 Epiphone Emperor
Estimated price for orientation: 2 700 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Epiphone
This is a 1938 Epiphone Emperor. It was professionally serviced prior to my purchasing it. The specifications are as follows. 1939 EMPEROR - 18.5 in. body with carved spruce top, multi-bound f-holes, raised bound pickguard, multi-bound body, maple back/sides/neck, carved back, 14/19-fret bound fingerboard with mother of pearl split block inlay, adjustable ebony bridge Frequensator tailpiece, bound peghead with pearl vine/logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners, finished in Cremona Brown Sunburst finish. As was explained to me, the binding was all but nonexistent in some places. (This is common of most guitars of this era.) It was totally rebound. There are a couple of cracks as seen in the pictures that were glued and had cleats applied. At the same time the guitar was completely cleaned and some finish was added in some areas. I do not know where because I had not seen the guitar before it was sent out. I was told it was just a finish augmentation not a complete refinish. The tuning machines have been replaced, and the binding, but as far as I know the rest of the guitar is original.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Epiphone |
This is a 1938 Epiphone Emperor. It was professionally serviced prior to my purchasing it. The specifications are as follows. 1939 EMPEROR - 18.5 in. body with carved spruce top, multi-bound f-holes, raised bound pickguard, multi-bound body, maple back/sides/neck, carved back, 14/19-fret bound fingerboard with mother of pearl split block inlay, adjustable ebony bridge Frequensator tailpiece, bound peghead with pearl vine/logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners, finished in Cremona Brown Sunburst finish. As was explained to me, the binding was all but nonexistent in some places. (This is common of most guitars of this era.) It was totally rebound. There are a couple of cracks as seen in the pictures that were glued and had cleats applied. At the same time the guitar was completely cleaned and some finish was added in some areas. I do not know where because I had not seen the guitar before it was sent out. I was told it was just a finish augmentation not a complete refinish. The tuning machines have been replaced, and the binding, but as far as I know the rest of the guitar is original.