Epiphone is a guitar brand with a long history.
It is beloved by many professional artists, including Noel Gallagher, Paul McCartney, Thom Yorke, and Yosuke Shimonaka, who are known for using this brand.
This model draws inspiration from the ES model long favored by the late B.B. King, a giant of the blues world.
The body features a 5-ply layered maple construction.
Its semi-hollow design delivers a distinctive sound that bridges solid and acoustic tones, offering a balanced blend of resonant body resonance and tightness.
Despite the semi-hollow construction, it uniquely lacks F-holes.
This specification was specifically requested by B.B. King and faithfully implemented by the manufacturer.
This design significantly reduces feedback at high volumes.
The black body, gold-toned hardware, overall binding, and block inlays on the fingerboard create an exceptionally luxurious appearance.
The neck is maple, with an ebony fingerboard.
It features two Alnico Classic PRO pickups.
Additionally, the Varitone switch enables versatile sound shaping, from a fat tone to a bright sound emphasizing the high frequencies.
CTS pots, Grover tuning machines, and a tailpiece with fine tuners demonstrate meticulous attention to hardware quality.
This is a premium instrument embodying the high quality synonymous with Gibson lineage.
Why not seize this opportunity?
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck condition are excellent.
The body and finish show minor scratches overall, but no significant damage; it is a beautiful used piece.
Electronics are in good working order.
No significant modifications were noted.
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way selector, Baritone switch
Nut width: 42mm
Bridge string spacing: 10.5mm
Scale length: 24.75 inches
Year of manufacture: 2023
Country of Manufacture: China
TONIQ craftsmen deliver after rigorous inspection.
Accessories: Genuine gig bag
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspection: Takahashi
Product Photos: Murai
Includes TONIQ 3-Month Warranty
◯ About GIB and TONIQ Warranties
● Maintenance: Free for Life
Instruments purchased at our store qualify for free “String Vibration Setup” (normally ¥4,400) for life. (Reservation required)
・Please present your warranty card with your name filled in.
・Only applies to the original purchaser who bought the item at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
・Please cover shipping and other associated costs.
●Resale Value Guarantee
If you decide to sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee its resale value at our store. The value is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products it sells. Except for some items like consignment goods, we will repair free of charge (or, if repair is impossible, accept returns or provide refunds) for failures occurring within a specified warranty period after purchase, under normal usage.
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.
Please note that the following cases will incur charges even within the warranty period:
・Failures or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumable parts.
・Failures or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・Failure or damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions in the instruction manual.
・Failure or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
・If the warranty card lacks your name, model name, serial number, etc., or if any text has been altered.
・If the warranty card is not presented or has been lost.
(Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made within Japan)
● Trade-in available for up to 15% OFF
When purchasing, using our trade-in service reduces the sales price by 10%. (Commissioned items excluded. Applicable only when the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly Buyback Boost Campaign, the discount rate increases to 15%.
We ship using sturdy cardboard boxes.
We also ship internationally.
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