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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Listed14 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • E-252 Broadway
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1968
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Maple
String Type
  • Steel
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Nut Width
  • 1.575"
Top Material
  • Maple
Scale Length
  • 25.5"

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