Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent Sunburst 1953 Epiphone

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Summary

Finish: The guitar has likely been oversprayed.

Body Material: Maple

Top Material: Spruce

Body Details: Arched maple back and maple sides, with arched spruce top. The binding has separated along a good majority of the body, and has begun to crumble in a few areas. There are a couple repaired cracks on the front of the treble shoulder. There is a slight shadow of three rectangles on the upper bass shoulder.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .95″ (1st fret), 1.06″ (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″

Nut Width: 1-5/8″

Scale Length: 25 1/2″

Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple/mahogany/maple neck, with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, V-block inlays, inlay strips running along the fingerboard edges, and headstock truss rod adjustment.

Electronics: Original Epiphone “New York” pickups, master volume and tone controls, and original 6 push-button control plate. The wiring harness is original, although the pot codes are obscured. The pickups are functional, although a direct measurement cannot be made.

Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme

Hardware: Original. The pickguard is in good condition and has not deteriorated. The original Epiphone tuners are also in good condition, with intact knobs. The original hardware is in overall tarnished but functional condition.

Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Epiphone Zephyr shows heavy aging, with considerable finish wear, case rash, and checking throughout the body and neck. The body binding has degraded substantially, and will need to be reattached or replaced. The hardware is tarnished with age, and the back of the neck is worn nicely smooth. The heel cap is missing.

Modifications/Repairs: The guitar has likely been oversprayed.

Serial Number: 65064

Tech Notes: The guitar is not currently in a playable state, and is being sold as a vintage restoration project or for parts. The tuners, electronics, pickguard, bridge, tailpiece, and other original parts are all in worn but functional condition. The guitar would benefit from a neck reset, and will need considerable work to repair the binding and restore the instrument. The frets are narrow and low with moderate play wear, and the truss rod is functional. The construction appointments and serial number date the guitar to 1952-1953.

This guitar is being sold in As-Is condition.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case