Vintage Blues Character in a Compact Design

The Epiphone Blues King Studio captures the soulful spirit of classic Gibson parlor acoustics in a compact, player?friendly design. Inspired by iconic L?00?style guitars, this model delivers a focused, expressive voice that excels in blues, folk, and Americana styles. Its smaller parlor?sized body and 24.75" scale length make it an inviting choice for players seeking comfort without sacrificing tonal character. As part of the Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection, the Blues King Studio blends old?school charm with modern reliability, offering an authentic acoustic experience in an accessible format.

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Resonant Tonewoods with Timeless Appeal

The Blues King Studio features a solid spruce top paired with layered mahogany back and sides, delivering a balanced, responsive tone with excellent midrange presence. The spruce top provides clarity and articulation, while the mahogany body adds warmth and depth that suit fingerstyle and light strumming alike. Single?ply cream binding on the top and back enhances the guitar’s vintage aesthetic, complemented by a gloss Ebony finish that recalls classic pre?war designs. This tonewood combination ensures a sound that continues to open up and mature with time.

Comfortable Neck and Classic Styling

A mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile offers a smooth, comfortable playing feel that accommodates long practice sessions and relaxed performance. The rosewood fretboard features 19 standard frets and pearloid dot inlays, providing a clean, understated look rooted in tradition. Vintage?inspired appointments include an L?00?shaped dark tortoise pickguard, three?on?a?plate tuners with ivory?colored buttons, and a 60s Kalamazoo?style headstock with gold Epiphone logo silkscreen. These details beautifully reinforce the guitar’s heritage?inspired character.

Discreet, Stage?Ready Fishman Electronics

Equipped with Fishman electronics, the Blues King Studio is ready for amplification without compromising its acoustic personality. The Fishman S?Core undersaddle pickup is paired with a Presys VT preamp featuring soundhole?mounted volume and tone controls, allowing fast, intuitive adjustments while remaining visually unobtrusive. This setup delivers a natural amplified sound suitable for live performance or recording environments. A standard gig bag is included for convenient transport and storage, making the Blues King Studio a complete, performance?ready acoustic?electric package.

Why We Love It

Our experts love the Blues King Studio for its intimate feel and expressive tone inspired by classic Gibson parlor guitars. The solid spruce top and mahogany body deliver focused, bluesy warmth, while the compact size enhances comfort. Its Rounded C neck promotes effortless playability, and Fishman electronics provide reliable amplification when needed. Vintage styling and modern functionality come together in a soulful acoustic?electric that excels in blues, folk, and Americana styles.

Features:

• Parlor?sized L?00?style body inspired by classic Gibson acoustics
• Solid spruce top for clear, responsive tone  
• Layered mahogany back and sides for warm midrange character  
• Mahogany neck with comfortable Rounded C profile 
• Rosewood fretboard with 19 frets and pearloid dot inlays  
• Fishman S?Core undersaddle pickup  
• Fishman Presys VT preamp with soundhole?mounted controls  
• 60s Kalamazoo?style headstock with Epiphone logo  
• Three?on?a?plate tuners with ivory?colored buttons  
• Includes standard gig bag for transport and protection