Initially the shape was the same as the original pre-Gibson headstock, with the metal 'V' plate Epiphone logo (see the 1959 Century) - and from late 1963 a longer, more curved headstock style was phased in, though the logo was still silk-screened, as shown above. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Epiphone 1966 Century Cherry Red Inspired E.Guitar 6 String Original New Hollow at the best online prices at … Production did continue a little longer but was moved to Japan, with completely new guitar designs from 1969. Equipped with a full-resonance laminated maple body, the jazz guitar has a warm basic sound with a woody timbre, while the neck with a fleshy "Rounded C" profile lies comfortably in the hand when playing the guitar. Includes original case, Straplock system and soft leather strap Epiphone Inspired by 1966 Century Hollowbody Guitar Specifications • Finish: Aged Gloss• Hardware: Aged Nickel• Top: Laminated Maple• … Taking it through its paces from Jazz to Hendrix and Jackson I'll Be There. Watch. Semi-hollow electric guitar EPIPHONE Inspired by 1966 century aged gloss cherry. The hardware we want to draw your attention to most here is that floating rosewood bridge - the angle of string elevation over it definitely adds a tight bounce to the tension, and we'll get to that later. Vintage For All Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Aged Dark Cherry Burst Learn More. $3,495.00. Epiphone Inspired by 1966 Century Hollowbody Guitar - Red w/Bag - 2nd Hand Details: Case/Box: Bag; Overall Condition: Very Good; This is a previously loved item and as such may have signs of use. Something went wrong. Because the Century lives in a world of its own. The Century is a lightweight guitar (5.5lbs) and feels instantly comfortable on the strap. Thank you for signing up to Musicradar. Çok Başarılı Satıcı. The 1966 Epiphone catalog was the last to be produced under the ownership of CMI, and the last to feature guitars built in the legendary Gibson Kalamazoo plant in Michigan USA. Having one pickup does limit your options but will inspire you to use the other tools more; strumming away from the P-90 for softer dynamics and increased 'acoustic' texture, dropping the volume control down a notch to clean up and dialling the tone down to enter authentically jazzy archtop territory. or Best Offer. Action is great, and the neck is thin. I'm going to get an acoustic guitar instead. This amazing '64 Epiphone Century just came into the shop fresh out of a 40 plus year collection. A singer/songwriter frustrated between the worlds of unplugged intimacy and rock power could find their tonal catalyst here; a different voice. And like Jonny Greenwood's patronage of the Starcaster earned it a cult following, an original P-90-loaded 1966 Century has been gaining attention in the hands of a British hitmaker; James Bay. Don't miss the latest deals, news, reviews, features and tutorials. Unsuprisingly, the Century is happiest strummed and picked up and down its C-shaped neck over cleaner ground, pushed with light gain in places. It's even better sat down before we plug in; because it's hollow there's a satisfying experience to be had playing away from the amp, and it has an appealing rounded woody character. Historic Epiphone Century Story. The New Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Acoustic Collection. 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THE CRESTWOOD, WILSHIRE, AND CORONET. GARAGE. All guitars sold receive a 35-point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Some rough finishing on the edge of the rosewood fretboard around the first fret is evident, too. It would have been good to have a bone nut instead of the cheap-looking white nylon on a guitar with such a strong acoustic element. Like an old ES-125 Gibson, the look and tone of the Epiphone Century bespeak a bygone era now beautifully recreated for players of all ages and available in two classic finishes - vintage sunburst and cherry.