Epiphone ET-280 Red 1970s Epiphone

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Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Body Material: Poplar

Body Details: Solid poplar body.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st – 0.89″ 12th – 0.96″

Fingerboard Radius: 9.50″

Nut Width: 1-11/16″

Scale Length: 30 1/2″

Neck Details: Bolt-on three piece maple neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays.

Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two single coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, a volume pot, and a tone pot.

Pickup Measurements: neck – 9.2 kΩ, bridge – 9.7 kΩ

Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced and the bridge cover has been removed. All other hardware is original.

Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratches and scuffs and finish chips scattered throughout. The screw holes where the bridge cover screwed have rings around them where the finish has chipped off. The neck pocket shows finish checking and some large finish chips. The sides of the fingerboard have multiple dings and some areas where the clearcoat has chipped off. The back of the body has some longer, though still shallow scratches. The headstock shows varnish and finish chipping around its edges, as well as scratches and dings.

Modifications/Repairs: -The strap buttons have been replaced.
-The bridge cover has been removed.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and some neck relief and has been set up with 45-90 gauge strings. The frets are wide and medium height with light play wear. The truss rod has limited mobility and the guitar will set up best with lighter gauge strings.

Case Details: Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details.