{"product_id":"epiphone-zephyr-emperor-regent-sunburst-1953-1868284","title":"Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent Sunburst 1953","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has likely been oversprayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eArched 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.95\" (1st fret), 1.06\" (10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSet-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eN\/A due to wiring scheme\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8 lbs 10 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has likely been oversprayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e65064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe 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.\r\n\r\nThis guitar is being sold in As-Is condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40601906937991,"sku":"U5493554902","price":1662.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/epiphone-electric-guitars-hollow-body-epiphone-zephyr-emperor-regent-sunburst-1953-u5493554902-30671237415047.jpg?v=1696651850","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-gb\/products\/epiphone-zephyr-emperor-regent-sunburst-1953-1868284","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}