Jazz guitars for sale: Epiphone Emperor

Up for sale, a circa 1990s Epiphone by Gibson Emperor archtop in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Epiphone is a rare model, produced in small quantities in Japan, featuring a spruce top, maple back and sides, and the original Gibson '57 Classic PAF humbucker pair. Acoustically, this archtop has the immediate, lively natural acoustic quality emblematic of the percussive cut and clarity associated with the spruce / maple tonewood pairing. The ... more

Up for sale is a gorgeous, pre-owned archtop guitar that has seen very little use. The Epiphone Emperor II VS (Vintage Sunburst) Joe Pass signature model honors the legendary American jazz guitarist Joe Pass, who is revered for his work with pianist Oscar Peterson and vocalist Ella Fitzgerald
Based on the serial number, this appears to be a Korean-made model, manufactured in 2003. It is stamped as a factory 2nd (into the wood) on the back of the headstock above the serial number, and it ... more

1992 Korea Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II Archtop Guitar In Natural Finish Original With Case Mint! Serial number is 9207227. This has been in storage and looks amazing!!! I cannot find any issues with this guitar, it looks like the day it was sold! I honestly have no idea when it was last played and I have not tested it. Please review the pictures carefully.

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Up for sale, a 1991 Epiphone Emperor J archtop in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Epiphone is a premium iteration of the Emperor platform, produced in small quantities at the Terada factory in Japan (the "J" in the model name signifies Japan Domestic) and rarely seen outside its country of origin
With a full 17" lower bout, 3" body depth and 25 1 / 2" scale length, this Epiphone has a very full, balanced natural... more

This 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone is a great example of the innovations Epiphone made in the electric guitar market. The denotations ??Zephyr?? and ??Regent?? are Epiphone lingo for an electric model with a cutaway, respectively. This instrument features three original New York pickups which can be combined into many possible combinations with the 6-button switching system. Features the original Bakelite pickup mounts, Frequensator tailpiece, compensated rosewood bridge and ... more