Made in 1951 DELUXE
Epiphone / 1951 DELUXE
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a legendary acoustic archtop guitar from the original New York period.
The "Deluxe" is the second most luxurious model after the "Emperor".
The body width is 17 3/8", which is a little smaller than the Emperor model,
This is a special model, which is made at 18 1/2 inches, the same width as "Emperor".
The catalog of 1953 shows the following,
This is a very special piece, as it was made in the same size as "Emperor" (18 1/2").
The outstanding craftsmanship by New York craftsmen rivals that of Gibson in the history of archtop guitars.
The handmade body is made of blonde-colored spruce and beautiful figured maple.
The antique gold parts and the pickguard, which has been replaced with a gorgeous pearl pattern, give the Deluxe a luxurious visual quality that is worthy of its name.
The fingerboard is made of carefully selected rosewood, and the beautiful mother-of-pearl inlays are in perfect harmony.
The Epsilon tuners, featuring the E logo mark on the head, are very maniacal high-end parts that were also used at the Kalamazoo factory after the acquisition by Gibson.
The sound is said to "produce a harp-like tone,
It has a shiny, shimmering brilliance and a deep, absorbing bass tone.
The sound is so convincing that it is like luxury made into sound.
A wonderful guitar that seems to embody the soul of the craftsman and the history of Archtop itself.
A unique and moving experience awaits you.
[Specs/included case]
TOP：Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Maple
NECK: Maple / Hardwood 3 Piece
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
SCALE: 648mm
NUT-WIDTH: 44mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case
Consignment
[Condition]
- Overall very good appearance considering its age of over 70 years.
- There are 3 cracks on the top of the body and 2 cracks on the back of the body, which have been repaired by gluing at our store.
- Pick guard has been replaced.
- Peg screws have been replaced.
- Fingerboard cell binding has been replaced/repaired after the 15th fret on the 1st string side
- String height at 12th fret: 2.5 mm on 6th string side, 2.0 mm on 1st string side
[Warranty]
This is a consignment item and does not come with an adjustment warranty.
Of course, after purchase, we will be happy to consult with you about adjustments, repairs, etc. (for a fee) upon request.
If the PU is retrofitted, we do not guarantee the operation of the PU.
Mail order trial service is not applicable. (No returns).
Various types of payment are available from our website, including credit card, PayPal and Amazon Pay. You can pay in your country's currency.
We will ship your order using DHL, a trusted and reliable courier known for its secure and prompt delivery. The packaging will be done with great care, and we have received very few reports of any guitars being damaged during transit. We have received positive feedback and satisfaction from customers who have ordered from outside of Japan, reassuring them and giving them peace of mind. And we can also ship by EMS or FEDEX, please let us know if you prefer.
The product can be returned within 7 days of receipt. The goods must be returned in the original packaging and in the condition in which they were received. The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs, unless the goods received differ from the description. The purchaser will be refunded the amount of the payment method used at the time of payment, minus delivery costs. *Please note that brand new items cannot be returned after opening or use.