Epiphone Wilshire 1960 Cherry
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $3,250 — $4,500
The Wilshire lies between the simple Coronet and higher-end Crestwood in Epiphone's line-up of '60s double cutaway solidbody guitars. The Wilshire was introduced after Gibson bought Epiphone, and featured two P-90 pickups during its first few years of production. Major changes for the Wilshire during its run include a switch to mini-humbucker pickups in mid-1961, as well as a change in body and headstock shape in 1963.
Years of Production: 1959 - 1970
Unique to this Year: 1960 was the first full year of Wilshire production. The pickups were changed from white to black P-90s.
Design Elements: Two P-90 pickups, two volume and two tone controls, Gibson-style tailpiece and bridge
Finish Specification: Cherry was the standard finish for Wilshire in 1960.
Notable Players: Bruce Springstein, Johnny Winter, Jeff Tweedy
