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  • SN 60271
  • 1951
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • Mahogany top, back and sides
  • 2-piece maple neck with mahogany center strip
  • 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • Pearl dot markers
  • Metal "Epiphone" logo headplate
  • One top mounted "Tone Spectrum" (New York) pickup (cover painted gold)
  • Black plastic pickup surround
  • Gain and Tone controls on "Mastervoicer" black rectangular plates
  • Cream knobs with pointers
  • ~25.5" scale, 1-23/32" nut
  • 16-3/8" lower bout, ~3-3/8" body depth
  • Adjustable rosewood bridge
  • Trapeze tailpiece
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Replacement open-gear Grover tuners with rectangular metal buttons
  • Very rough period Epiphone hard shell case (burgundy lining)

Epiphone Century Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1951)

Epiphone Century Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1951)

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SKU: 40U-222878

Regular price $1,750 USD
Regular price Sale price $1,750.00 USD
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A cool New York Epiphone (Pre-Gibson).  This guitar is the final version of this model. It went through several changes after it's introduction in 1939.  It has a ~16-3/8" lower bout, thick white-bound all mahogany body, one large, top mounted "New York" pickup mounted in neck position with black housing.  Rectangular control plates with radial markings and white knobs. Very rough hard shell case.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Light Finish Checking, Needs Headstock Veneer and Center Seam Reglued
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 

For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 60271
  • 1951
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • Mahogany top, back and sides
  • 2-piece maple neck with mahogany center strip
  • 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • Pearl dot markers
  • Metal "Epiphone" logo headplate
  • One top mounted "Tone Spectrum" (New York) pickup (cover painted gold)
  • Black plastic pickup surround
  • Gain and Tone controls on "Mastervoicer" black rectangular plates
  • Cream knobs with pointers
  • ~25.5" scale, 1-23/32" nut
  • 16-3/8" lower bout, ~3-3/8" body depth
  • Adjustable rosewood bridge
  • Trapeze tailpiece
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Replacement open-gear Grover tuners with rectangular metal buttons
  • Very rough period Epiphone hard shell case (burgundy lining)
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