1999 Epiphone Emperor II Joe Pass Archtop Guitar Vintage Sunburst W/ohc, Korea
Item History & Price
Up for sale, a 1999 Epiphone Emperor II Joe Pass Signature archtop in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in Korea by Samick, this Emperor II is consistent with the reputation of the Korean era of Epiphone production which offered high quality instruments elevated above the current Indonesian/Chinese factory output. With a high gloss Vintage Sunburst finish, spruce top, and maple back and sides, this gui...tar is tailor-made for Jazz and freshly restrung with 12-52 flatwound strings. Loaded with the original pair of Alnico Classic humbuckers, the guitar delivers a range of smooth, warm tonalities. Naturally the bridge pickup has a bit more bite and sparkle and the neck pickup has more oomph and roundness. The guitar weighs 6lbs 10oz and has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, ensuring optimal action and playability.
The three-piece maple neck has a slender C shaped profile carve with minimal shoulder and taper as you travel up the bound rosewood fretboard. The fretboard boasts pearloid block inlays and medium jumbo frets which are virtually unplayed. The frets have well-rounded crowns, and the guitar plays cleanly up the 24 3/4" scale with a straight neck and ideally adjusted truss rod. The nut measures 1 11/16" in width, and on the headstock, the "tree of life" pearl inlay is featured, as well as an inlaid Epiphone pearl logo and gold Schaller-style tuning machines which turn very smoothly and hold pitch well.
All of the electronics work as they should, with the traditional dual Volume and Tone knob Gibson-style compliment, along with a three-way pickup selector switch. The gold hardware shows just a hint of patina while maintaining plenty of shine. Plastic parts include the original quartet of deeply ambered bonnet knobs and raised tortoise pickguard with Joe Pass signature and Epiphone "E" epsilon. The Vintage Sunburst finish highlights the grain of the spruce top and tight bookmatched flame figuring on the maple back. This curly flame figuring is particularly prominent, with dimensional ripples extending all the way to the edges of the 16" wide lower bout. Cosmetic wear is limited to a few shallow finish scratches in the clear coat of the gloss and light scuffing in the pick path.
The original hardshell case is included.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $85, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
The three-piece maple neck has a slender C shaped profile carve with minimal shoulder and taper as you travel up the bound rosewood fretboard. The fretboard boasts pearloid block inlays and medium jumbo frets which are virtually unplayed. The frets have well-rounded crowns, and the guitar plays cleanly up the 24 3/4" scale with a straight neck and ideally adjusted truss rod. The nut measures 1 11/16" in width, and on the headstock, the "tree of life" pearl inlay is featured, as well as an inlaid Epiphone pearl logo and gold Schaller-style tuning machines which turn very smoothly and hold pitch well.
All of the electronics work as they should, with the traditional dual Volume and Tone knob Gibson-style compliment, along with a three-way pickup selector switch. The gold hardware shows just a hint of patina while maintaining plenty of shine. Plastic parts include the original quartet of deeply ambered bonnet knobs and raised tortoise pickguard with Joe Pass signature and Epiphone "E" epsilon. The Vintage Sunburst finish highlights the grain of the spruce top and tight bookmatched flame figuring on the maple back. This curly flame figuring is particularly prominent, with dimensional ripples extending all the way to the edges of the 16" wide lower bout. Cosmetic wear is limited to a few shallow finish scratches in the clear coat of the gloss and light scuffing in the pick path.
The original hardshell case is included.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $85, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
