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Here for sale we have an Epiphone Zephyr Blues Deluxe Hollow Body Electric Guitar in Natural finish. This guitar is based on the 1949 Gibson ES-5. Made in Korea in 2004, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Flame Maple body, Maple neck and a 20-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include Gold hardware, a Tune-O-Matic adjustable bridge and a Frequensator tailpiece, Gold sealed die-cast tuners, and a trio of Epiphone Dog Ear P90 pickups. These pickups are wired to three volume controls and a master tone. 

The Maple neck sits comfortably in the hand, offering a smooth and comfortable playing surface that promotes ergonomic thumb positioning up and down the neck. The 12" radius provides a comfortable playing surface, perfect for complex chords and single-note lines whilst feeling comfortable under the fingers. The single cutaway body design allows for unobstructed access to the higher register, completing a comfortable guitar that offers excellent playability for jazz and other clean styles of music.

The trio of Epiphone Dog Ear P90s deliver crisp and clear tones, well suited to a wide range of styles and genres. The neck is warm and round, with ample power for pushing those melodic lines and solos to the front of the mix. The bridge pickup is of course brighter, and is well suited to crunchy rhythm parts and riffs. The middle pickup has had its polarity reversed to offer more interesting tones when used with the other pickups, allowing for quackier, punchier sounds and hum cancelling ability. The hollow Maple body construction of the instrument adds an open and airy tone, with a nicely resonant and responsive feel in the arms which makes for a lively playing experience.

Brand- Epiphone

Model- Zephyr Blues Deluxe

Finish- Natural Flame Maple

Year- 2004

Made In- Korea

Body- Flamed Maple

Neck- Maple

Neck Profile- SlimTaper

Fingerboard- Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius- 14”

Frets- 20

Scale Length- 25.5”

Nut Width- 1.69”

Pickups- 3x Epiphone Dog Ear P90's

Controls- Neck Volume, Middle Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1121225161786

Weight: 7.05lbs  

Serial: R04I0460

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Very light lacquer delamination can be seen to the treble side top edge of the front face, this remains stable and should not worsen. Very light scuffing is present to the top rear edge, seen only under close scrutiny. Light glue residue is present near the nut, & can be seen under direct light. Light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. 

Neck: Overall excellent condition.Very light discoloration is apparent to the treble side binding. Any other markings to the neck & fingerboard are difficult to discern. 

Body: Overall very good condition. The front face shows light to mild indentation, piercing the finish slightly, most notably at the treble side near the ‘F’ hole. Further lighter indentation is present to the rear face, most notably around the lower bout. Light to mild scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. 

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, not affecting playability. Light denting of the frets is apparent in the early register, with light flattening apparent throughout. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5mm Hex) not included.

Hardware: Very good condition with mild tarnishing & fading of the Gold. The pickguard shows mild scratching consistent with playwear. The upper strap button has been replaced and is slightly mismatched. The original is not included. 

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: 

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

Kinsman hard case.

Very good condition with mild signs of use. Truss rod tool not included. 

This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar you are interested in selling please contact us.

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.