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Epiphone Kent ca. 1949

Estimated price for orientation: 1 750 $

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


Epiphone Kent ca. 1949 The Kent was an acoustic electric archtop made by Epiphone starting in 1949 and discontinued in 1954. This 1949 specimen is a pre-Gibson, New York made Epiphone Kent archtop. Electronics are in good working order, and the tone spectrum pick up provides an great and unique tone. This guitar is perfect for blues, jump swing, hot jazz or just about any other type of roots music. With original pickguard and Bikini logo. The guitar is very clean for it's age and displays some expected signs of use. Features a 15 3/8" laminated mahogany body with single bindings, arched maple top with sunburst finish, mahogany neck, 3-on-a-plate tuners with plastic buttons, trapeze tailpiece, rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and rosewood compensated bridge. Includes period correct hardshell case.Model Features:
Body Type Hollowbody Set Neck
Back and Sides Gelamineerd Mahonie
Top Arched Maple
Neck Wood Mahonie
Neck Profile C
Fretboard Palissander
Bridge Palissander
Tailpiece Trapeze
Scale 640mm (25 3/16")
Nut Width 42mm (1 5/8")
Tuners 3-on-a-plate
Weight 2,9kg
Pickups Tone Spectrum Original
Travels in Original Hard Shell Case