Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone 1952, Natural

$3,650.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Epiphone
Model	Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone
Finish	Natural
SKU	GE3222-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1952
Body Material	Spruce/Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Weight	8.4 lbs
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Width	1.701"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.941" - 1.064"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	5.7k - 6.3k - 7.7k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Binding re-glue, heel cap replaced, two holes the bass side of the neck near the twelfth fret

Description

The 1952 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone is a top-tier pre-Gibson archtop, featuring a massive 18.5" body with a spruce top and maple back and sides. It sports three New York pickups with a rare six-button Vari-Tone selector, offering a wide tonal range. Elegant details include a vine-inlaid headstock, abalone block inlays, gold hardware, and a Frequensator tailpiece. A stunning example of Epiphone’s craftsmanship and innovation before the Gibson merger. Check out the Specs tab for the full repair history. Includes the original hardshell case.

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