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1940's Vintage Epiphone Coronet Archtop Electric Guitar - Al Caiola - Stunning!
Estimated price for orientation: 850 $
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 Body Color: Sunburst Body Type: Hollow Model Year: 1940 Model: Vintage Soundboard Style: Archtop String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Dexterity: Right-Handed
This historic guitar was once owned by Al Caiola, who played the "Bonanza" TV theme. His letter (pictured) indicates he received it as a gift from the widow of a former student. The serial number indicates it was manufactured in Epiphone's New York plant in 1940. It is in excellent condition, and comes along with its original pick-guard (in great shape) and hard-shell case. The pickup and volume/tone controls work just fine, and the electronics can be accessed through a hatch cover on the back of the guitar. The guitar's finish is in wonderful condition, considering its age, and there are just a couple of dings here and there - some worn finish on the back of the neck and a bb-sized ding on the bottom side of the lower bout. There is a finish crack along the length of the back of the guitar, but the crack does not go through the wood. The guitar appears to be all-original - one of the first electric guitar models, and this model rarely appears on eBay. Lower bout measures 14-1/4" across. This guitar plays easily and sounds fantastic amplified. Action at the 12th fret is 3/16". Own this rare piece of history!Shipping to the contiguous 48 states is $50. I have shipped several guitars throughout the U.S. and pack them extremely well. Please see my other listing for more quality guitars and gear.
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 |
| Body Color: | Sunburst | Body Type: | Hollow |
| Model Year: | 1940 | Model: | Vintage |
| Soundboard Style: | Archtop | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
This historic guitar was once owned by Al Caiola, who played the "Bonanza" TV theme. His letter (pictured) indicates he received it as a gift from the widow of a former student. The serial number indicates it was manufactured in Epiphone's New York plant in 1940. It is in excellent condition, and comes along with its original pick-guard (in great shape) and hard-shell case. The pickup and volume/tone controls work just fine, and the electronics can be accessed through a hatch cover on the back of the guitar. The guitar's finish is in wonderful condition, considering its age, and there are just a couple of dings here and there - some worn finish on the back of the neck and a bb-sized ding on the bottom side of the lower bout. There is a finish crack along the length of the back of the guitar, but the crack does not go through the wood. The guitar appears to be all-original - one of the first electric guitar models, and this model rarely appears on eBay. Lower bout measures 14-1/4" across. This guitar plays easily and sounds fantastic amplified. Action at the 12th fret is 3/16". Own this rare piece of history!Shipping to the contiguous 48 states is $50. I have shipped several guitars throughout the U.S. and pack them extremely well. Please see my other listing for more quality guitars and gear.