Vintage 1963 Epiphone EA7P Electric Guitar Serial #126140
Offered today is a NOS (New Old Stock) Epiphone EA7P dating back to 1963. It has a beautiful red finish that looks incredible. There are no dings or dents on the guitar at all. All of the binding on the body and neck is in perfect condition – no separating, no splitting, bridge 100% intact just like new, etc. Remember that this is an unused guitar.
Serial number is 126140 and is inked on the back of the headstock and on maker’s tag. The maker’s tag with serial is still intact and is very clear and legible in the sound hole.
Guitar also includes the original case.
This Epiphone is from the Professional line.
According to research that I’ve done: “A strange bird indeed. All amp controls are on the guitar, and it requires the matching amp to be fully functional. It is usable with other amps via the 1/4″ jack on the top of the guitar (to utilize the matching amp requires a special cable plugged into the guitar’s multi-pin jack). There is one volume and one tone knob and 5 tone switches (giving a lot of tone variations for a one pickup guitar), which work through the 1/4” jack. The other controls on the guitar control the reverb and tremolo on the original matching amp and are as follows: one on/off switch for the reverb and one for the tremolo, one rotary knob for controlling the amount of reverb, one for controlling the amount of tremolo and one for the speed of the tremolo. So essentially the guitar is fully functional without the matching amp, aside from the treble/reverb functions. But a bit too weird for most collectors, and with the single pickup being in the neck position, this scares away most players.
16 1/4″ wide, double round cutaways, fully hollow thinbody, 1 mini-humbucking pickup, triple bound top, single bound back and fingerboard, single parallelogram fingerboard inlays, 24 3/4″ scale, Frequensator tailpiece, tuneamatic bridge, royal tan or red finish. Came with a special amplifier. All amp controls on the guitar’s black/white/black pickguard with 7 switches and 5 knobs. Symmetrical pickguard covered almost the whole top of the guitar.
Introduced in 1962, discontinued 1967.”
| A few words about the owner |
The seller own hundreds of classic NOS (New Old Stock) guitars, amps, effects pedals and other musical instruments from the 1960’s. Such names as Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Kay, Martin, Fender, Ampeg, etc. are all available. He has been supplying the music world with classic 60’s instruments for over 50 years. Feel free to contact me with your wish list.
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Condition: This is really in a class all by itself. Beyond excellent and mint, you will find new. How many other dealers are offering NOS equipment from the 1960’s? Not too many I presume.
Inspection: The owner encourages any interested party to come to the Suburban Chicago area and inspect the equipment personally. While there, see the other treasures that are available.
This is a super rare opportunity to own a classic guitar in original and unused condition. If you desire the best in your vintage instruments or amps, then you’ve come to the right place.
Insured shipping will be $100 via Fedex or UPS ground within the continental US. Local West Suburban Chicago pickup preferred. International shipping is extra.
Price: $4,500
Terms & Conditions
This item is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item.
Buyer is responsible for cost of shipping but seller may be able to assist in arranging shipping. I can be reached at (630) 567-0066 to discuss the item.
Good luck!