1968 Epiphone E-252 “Broadway”.
In Excellent Overall Condition With No Cracks Or Structural Issues And Is A Superb “Player” Guitar (See All Photos).
Original Sunburst Finish Was Polished And Is Nearly Flawless With Minimal Checking And Just A Few Very Small Marks On The Top (See Photos).
Pickups Are Recent Full-Sized “PAF” Reissues That Sound Balanced And Full And The Wiring And Electronics Are New.
Original Frets Are In Excellent Condition With No Pitting, Wear, Or Issues.
Set Up With Perfect Low Action Measuring 2.5mm On The Bass Side At The 12th Fret And 2mm On The Treble Side And Plays Easily With .12 Gauge Flatwounds. The Neck Is Perfectly Straight And The Truss Rod Works Flawlessly With Plenty Of Adjustment In Both Directions.
Comfortable “C” Shape Neck Contour Gets Gradually Beefier Up The Neck With The Neck Depth Measuring .82” At The 1st Fret And 1.07 At The 12th.
The Nut Has The Standard Narrow Late-60’s Gibson 1&9/16” Width.
A Small Rectangular Spot From A Removed Dealer Label Is Visible On The Back Of The Headstock.
Chrome “Frequensator” Epiphone Reissue Taipiece.
Black “Reflector” Reissue Knobs And Epiphone “E” Pickguard.
Chrome Grover Rotomatic Tuners.
Weighs In At 6lbs 14oz.
The Serial Number 895255 On The Back Of The Headstock And The Interior Label Puts Construction In The Middle Of 1968 And Features A Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard In Excellent Condition With No Cracks Or Pitting.
An Excellent Non-Original Hardshell Case That Protects The Guitar Well Is Included With All Latches And Hinges Intact And Functional.
While This Guitar Has Modifications, All-In-All It Is A Superb Playing, Great Sounding, And Affordable Gibson-Made Hollowbody Archtop.
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