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1966 Epiphone Olympic Double Vintage Electric Guitar Gibson Melody Maker w/osc
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Description Brand: Epiphone MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: United States String Configuration: 6 String Exact Year: 1966 Body Type: Solid Model: Olympic Double UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1966 Epiphone Olympic Double in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Made in the USA by Gibson at their Kalamazoo factory and sharing the hardware and electronics with the "Melody Maker" line of instruments, the Olympic is more visually striking and much rarer than its Gibson cousins. This is a particularly nice example of the Olympic, with a very clean and unfaded sunburst finish and near spotless original chrome hardware. Featuring a solid mahogany body and pair of robust single coil pickups, this guitar combines the snap and twang of a Fender with the fuller midrange and low end punch that mahogany provides. And you simply can't find a much lighter guitar, with this Olympic weighing a mere 6lbs 2oz! Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, the Olympic can't be beat for straight to the point, raw tone and great playability.The neck has a C profile that starts out moderately slim down at the 1 9/16" nut and quickly gets chunkier as you move up the fretboard, reaching "baseball bat" depths at the higher registers and filling the palm comfortably. The original frets are in great shape with their full, original height and only faint wear on the crowns of the plain strings of frets 1-5, with virtually no fretwear up the neck. The action stays low and slinky in all registers, with no buzzing or dead spots and a neck that is arrow straight with a responsive truss rod. The headstock sports Epiphone's signature "batwing" shape, with original Kluson double line nickel plated tuning machines that turn smoothly and hold pitch well. A clean stamped serial number dating to 1966 is also present on the back of the headstock.On the body, the electronics work as they should, with the original wiring harness and untouched solder joints. The CTS pots date to the 30th week of 1966. All of the original hardware is intact including the compensated bridge which can also be used as a wraparound tailpiece if you desire to bypass the vibrato unit. The Lyre Vibrola is an extremely responsive vibrato unit and a wonderfully reliable piece that jumps back into tune well and responds with great nuance and subtlety for surfy shimmies and deeper dives.Cosmetically, the guitar shows some obligatory small dings and nicks from honest use, with only one of note on the top behind the vibrato unit. There is gorgeous, light lacquer checking across the entire instrument, and a few small marks on the neck profile as well, but nothing that affects playability. The sunburst nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touchups or overspray and this is a classic example of one of the cooler Kalamazoo "student" models, perfect for studio and gigging use.The original gray chipboard form-fit case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Epiphone | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Exact Year: | 1966 |
| Body Type: | Solid | Model: | Olympic Double |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1966 Epiphone Olympic Double in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Made in the USA by Gibson at their Kalamazoo factory and sharing the hardware and electronics with the "Melody Maker" line of instruments, the Olympic is more visually striking and much rarer than its Gibson cousins. This is a particularly nice example of the Olympic, with a very clean and unfaded sunburst finish and near spotless original chrome hardware. Featuring a solid mahogany body and pair of robust single coil pickups, this guitar combines the snap and twang of a Fender with the fuller midrange and low end punch that mahogany provides. And you simply can't find a much lighter guitar, with this Olympic weighing a mere 6lbs 2oz! Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, the Olympic can't be beat for straight to the point, raw tone and great playability.The neck has a C profile that starts out moderately slim down at the 1 9/16" nut and quickly gets chunkier as you move up the fretboard, reaching "baseball bat" depths at the higher registers and filling the palm comfortably. The original frets are in great shape with their full, original height and only faint wear on the crowns of the plain strings of frets 1-5, with virtually no fretwear up the neck. The action stays low and slinky in all registers, with no buzzing or dead spots and a neck that is arrow straight with a responsive truss rod. The headstock sports Epiphone's signature "batwing" shape, with original Kluson double line nickel plated tuning machines that turn smoothly and hold pitch well. A clean stamped serial number dating to 1966 is also present on the back of the headstock.On the body, the electronics work as they should, with the original wiring harness and untouched solder joints. The CTS pots date to the 30th week of 1966. All of the original hardware is intact including the compensated bridge which can also be used as a wraparound tailpiece if you desire to bypass the vibrato unit. The Lyre Vibrola is an extremely responsive vibrato unit and a wonderfully reliable piece that jumps back into tune well and responds with great nuance and subtlety for surfy shimmies and deeper dives.Cosmetically, the guitar shows some obligatory small dings and nicks from honest use, with only one of note on the top behind the vibrato unit. There is gorgeous, light lacquer checking across the entire instrument, and a few small marks on the neck profile as well, but nothing that affects playability. The sunburst nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touchups or overspray and this is a classic example of one of the cooler Kalamazoo "student" models, perfect for studio and gigging use.
The original gray chipboard form-fit case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!