One of the last of one of the best and certainly among the rarest Epiphone arch tops in true time capsule condition. Made at the end of independent Epiphone's production, the Deluxe was perhaps even fancier than the slightly larger Emperor. Not to be confused with the electric deluxe zephyr cutaway--the electric model was made of plywood while this one is has solid woods, a carved spruce top and carved maple back. The Deluxe Cutaway was exceptionally rare. Blond--more rare and desirable than sunburst to highlight the beautiful carved maple back and flamed maple sides. This one was bought new and put in an attic until just a couple of years ago, probably no other of this type has less playing time or wear. I had some work done--a brilliant replacement pick guard as the original was warping and I didn't want it melting on to the top, binding that had popped loose was reattached. Where binding shrank, small pieces were added. You can see these areas as I left as much original binding as possible rather than replacing all of it. Some crazing and possible slight fading of headstock veneer, very light crazing in cutaway and near fingerboard extension. This gorgeous 17 3/8 inch example has opened up well, with a sweet sound that can delivers really fine leads. Plays easily with very sweet tone with 12s and low action. Raise it a bit and it becomes more of a cutting rhythm piece with 13s. The original frets show no wear, they are sized rather small, very comfortable neck. No pickup ever, never on a gig. Has original Lifton case, not as clean as the guitar, some scuffing, but also in fine shape. No international sales because of the Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. I will only charge actual shipping charges including insurance (if shipping charge is less than charged I will refund the difference, if it is greater than charged, I will not charge additionally).

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