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Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone 1951
Estimated price for orientation: 5 250 $
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 Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone 1951 This 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone is a great example of the innovations Epiphone made in the electric guitar market. The denotations “Zephyr” and “Regent” are Epiphone lingo for an electric model with a cutaway, respectively. This instrument features three original New York pickups which can be combined into every possible combination (except for all three together) with the 6-button switching system. Features the original Bakelite pickup mounts, carousel control knobs, Frequensator tailpiece, compensated rosewood bridge and Epiphone Epsilon tuners. A great large-bodied hollowbody with a spruce top, laminated maple body, 7-ply body binding, bound rosewood fretboard with pearl/abalone block/triangle inlays and branch inlay on the headstock. One can see why the Emperor was Epiphone’s top model before the company merged with Gibson in 1957. Condition of this instrument is excellent with some expected signs of use, the bindings has come loose of the body in several placed due to shrinkage. Includes original hardshell case. Sold in consignment.Model Features:Model Set Neck Single Cut Hollowbody Body Laminated Maple Top Spruce Weight x Finish Natural Neck 7-piece mahogany/maple/rosewood Neck Profile C Fretboard Rosewood Fretboard Radius 12" Bridge Palissander Compensated Tailpiece Frequensator Tuners Epiphone Epsilon Pickups New York Pickups Travels in Original Hardshell Case Remarks Used guitar with 1 year guarantee
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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 |
Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone 1951 This 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone is a great example of the innovations Epiphone made in the electric guitar market. The denotations “Zephyr” and “Regent” are Epiphone lingo for an electric model with a cutaway, respectively. This instrument features three original New York pickups which can be combined into every possible combination (except for all three together) with the 6-button switching system. Features the original Bakelite pickup mounts, carousel control knobs, Frequensator tailpiece, compensated rosewood bridge and Epiphone Epsilon tuners. A great large-bodied hollowbody with a spruce top, laminated maple body, 7-ply body binding, bound rosewood fretboard with pearl/abalone block/triangle inlays and branch inlay on the headstock. One can see why the Emperor was Epiphone’s top model before the company merged with Gibson in 1957. Condition of this instrument is excellent with some expected signs of use, the bindings has come loose of the body in several placed due to shrinkage. Includes original hardshell case. Sold in consignment.Model Features:
| Model | Set Neck Single Cut Hollowbody |
| Body | Laminated Maple |
| Top | Spruce |
| Weight | x |
| Finish | Natural |
| Neck | 7-piece mahogany/maple/rosewood |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 12" |
| Bridge | Palissander Compensated |
| Tailpiece | Frequensator |
| Tuners | Epiphone Epsilon |
| Pickups | New York Pickups |
| Travels in | Original Hardshell Case |
| Remarks | Used guitar with 1 year guarantee Consignment |