1947 Epiphone Century | Sunburst

HERE IS AN AWESOME RARE FIND! 1947 EPIPHONE CENTURY. 

THIS PIECE OD ART HAS THE RARE KNOB AND PICKUP SET UP. ITS ALL ORIGINAL AND IN GREAT SHAPE! PLAYS AND SOUNDS GREAT. HAS A REALLY NICE BRIGHT TONE WITH A NICE LOW END AS WELL. IT HAS SOME FINISH CHECKING AND THE PICKGUARD IS BENDING AND UNUSUALLY PEELING, BUT OVERALL HAS BEEN KEPT CLEAN!

IT HAS REALLY WONDERFUL AND DISTINCTIVE TONE!

1947 Epiphone Century – Vintage Archtop Elegance

The 1947 Epiphone Century is a beautifully crafted full-hollow archtop electric guitar that reflects the golden era of American guitar making. Built in New York during Epiphone’s pre-Gibson ownership years, this model showcases both the tonal richness and visual elegance that defined post-war jazz and blues instruments.

Key Features:

• Body: Laminated maple top, back, and sides for a warm, resonant tone with articulate projection.
• Neck: Mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard, offering smooth playability and a classic C-shaped profile.
• Pickup: Original “Tone Spectrum” single-coil pickup in neck position, known for its warm, round, and vintage-voiced output — perfect for jazz, blues, and early rock.
• Finish: Vintage sunburst or natural lacquer finish that has aged beautifully over time.
• Bridge & Tailpiece: Adjustable wooden bridge paired with a classic trapeze tailpiece for vintage resonance and tuning stability.
• Tuners: Original open-back tuners that add to its antique charm.

Technical Specification:

COLOR  - SUNBURST
FINISH  - ORIGINAL
FRETBOARD -  ROSEWOOD
FRET WARE  - MINIMAL
ACTION  - GREAT
NECK WIDTH AT NUT -  1 5/8"
SCALE LENGTH  - 25.5"
PICKUP  - ORIGINAL
TUNERS -  ORIGINAL
BODY TYPE   ARCHTOP
NECK ATTACH.  - SET NECK
BRIDGE  - ORIGINAL
CASE   HARDCASE
MADE IN   USA

Why It Stands Out:

The Century was one of Epiphone’s most accessible electric models in the 1940s, but it didn’t compromise on craftsmanship. It delivers warm, woody tones ideal for jazz and fingerstyle playing. Guitars from this era are prized for their hand-built quality and unique character—no two sound exactly alike.

Collectors and vintage tone enthusiasts regard the 1947 Century as a gem, not just for its historical significance but for the soulful voice it offers, shaped by nearly eight decades of musical stories.