Learn more on the Seller Hub. Up for sale a beautiful vintage 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent 1952 - 1953 | Reverb Nice 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent - a little Epi history. $7,902.99 + $115.00 shipping + $115.00 shipping + $115.00 shipping. This stunning New York-made Epiphone is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original pair of New York humbuckers The electronics work perfectly, as I had Knoll Guitars in Cranston, RI tune her up. Featuring a deeper cutaway than its Gibson rival, the Zephyr Regent facilitates upper fingerboard access by two to three frets. Prior, the shape was a slight V and not as full. An ornate and highly distinctive guitar. 1953 Epiphone Emperor Regent Sunburst with 3 Pickups. Now most guitar production went to Philidelphia (although the labelsstill said New York). Circa 1953, the neck coutour of the Zephyr De Luxe Regent, as on most Epiphone instruments, changed somewhat to a fuller, rounder shape. A few years later Epiphone started to wane . George Gruhn says in his Guide to Vintage Guitars that Gibson introduced the Emperor, "continued from the earlier Epiphone . Excellent. The electronics work perfectly, as I had Knoll Guitars in Cranston, RI tune her up. This was done partially as a 'strike break' move,as New York Epiphone workers were in conflict with the . Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent excellent in Cherry Red finish w/case Description This is a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent that is unusual as it has a factory cherry red finish.. Introduced in 1950, the Zephyr Regent was Epiphone's most popular electric cutaway guitar. Epiphone 1968 E360Td Riviera. String action is 5/64" at the 12th fret to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. Minimum purchase required. On par with the Gibson Super 400, the $540.00 (1954 price) Zephyr Emperor Regent was the ultimate guitar in the Epiphone electric line of instruments, with three pickups, elaborate ornamentation, and a body size of 18 1/2 inches. The following information regarding 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent guitars is borrowed from archtop.com: Body size at lower bout: 17 3/8" Scale length: 25 1/2". 1954 Epiphone catalog with a blond Emperor Zephyr Regent. Emperor Zephyr Regent. Preferred Seller. Pre-owned Pre-owned Pre-owned. Jul 7, 2019 - This is a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent that is unusual as it has a factory cherry red finish.. Up for sale a beautiful vintage 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. Amazing Jazz Guitar. Probably the most imposing electric guitar ever created, if only by. 3 Watchers. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Regent. Anyone can sell on Reverb. 253. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. List your Epiphone Zephyr Regent with New York Pickup 1950 - 1958 today to get it in front of thousands of eyes, quickly and easily. Conn Company's (a band instrument manufacturer) Orphie got Epiphone distribution rightsmoved. Pearl Guitars. As low as $149/mo. Emperor Zephyr Regent. Make an Offer. Add to cart to save with this special offer. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent, Blonde, Cutaway, Gorgeous Flamed Maple body & neck, Three New York Pickups, Gold Hardware, Tortoise pickguard, Deluxe inlays, Pickup selector switches, Fabulous instrument! When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. $4,300 + $70 Shipping. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. $6,995 1953-57 Zephyr Emperor Regent Designed to compete with Gibson's ES-5, The Zephyr Emperor Regent was Epiphone's top-of-the-line archtop electric guitar during the Fifties. Preferred Seller. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Explore. Tarzana, CA, United States. Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order. However, their 'Masterbilt' Series of archtop guitars established the company. $11,093.99 + $115.00 shipping + $115.00 shipping + $115.00 shipping. Discussion in ' Epiphone Guitars ' started by old mark , Sep 20, 2015 . Epi's journeyman 17" instrument, the Zephyr Regent was positioned against its main competitor, the Gibson ES-350. The guitar dates to 1953 by the serial number. Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order. She has aged beautifully with typical crackling and some shrinking (and repair) in the binding, but all is intact and tight. The Epiphone Emperor features 3 "New York" pickups with a six-button pickup selector switch system. Up for sale a beautiful vintage 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. The Epiphone Zephyr Regent model was built under that name from 1950 to 1953, and from 1954 to 1957 was named the Zephyr Cutaway. Portland, OR, United States. $3,600 + $150 Shipping. Product Code: GE1190. Epiphone Zephyr Regent 1953 with vintage brown hard case. In Epiphone-lingo of the time, "Zephyr" and "Regent" denoted an electric model and a cutaway, respectively. $4,600. This full-bodied (18 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep) "Jazzbox" weighs just 8.40 lbs. Price: US $8,967.00. 253. Models: Zephyr Emperor Varitone (1951) Zephyr Emperor Regent (1952-1953) Emperor Electric (1954-1957) Body: Maple sides & back Plain or flamed spruce top 18.5" body width 3.5" body depth Neck: Set 7-ply maple/walnut neck Rosewood fingerboard with V-block inlays In 1952/1953 the C.G. In 1952/1953 the C.G. Norman's Rare Guitars. Now most guitar production went to Philidelphia (although the labelsstill said New York). When built she was upgraded with DiArmond pickups instead of the standard New York pickups. The Ultimate Guitar in the Epiphone Line-Up. Item Information. If this instrument does not appear on the Instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. Discussion in ' Epiphone Guitars ' started by old mark , Sep 20, 2015 . Epiphone was the only banjo company to successfullyswitch to guitar production. In 1952/1953 the C.G. Follow this Product Gallery Product Specs Want to Sell Yours? Today. and has a nice, fat nut width of just under 1 11/16 inches and scale length of 25 1/2 inches. Very few of these were built with DiArmond pickups. This stunning New York-made Epiphone is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original pair of New York humbuckers. As low as $117/mo. Epiphone 1953 Make Zephyr Emperor Regent Finest Guitars. If this instrument does not appear on the Instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. Epi's journeyman 17" instrument, the Zephyr Regent was positioned against its main competitor, the Gibson ES-350. Incredible 1953 Epiphone Emperor Zephyr Regent. Miami Vintage Guitars Inc. Hialeah, FL, United States. The guitar dates to 1953 by the serial number. + $70 Shipping. This is a nice example of the RARE triple pickup, top of the range, Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent made in 1952 (a very early one) complete with original Lifton brown case this one is very nice condition and is THE actual guitar thet Tony Bacon borrowed when he featured it and photographed it, on page 142 of his brilliant, "Ultimate Guitar Book' a copy of which is included in the sale. The 1953 Zephyr Emperor Regent (also known as the Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone) seen here is a stunning example of the next round of innovations Epiphone made, this time in the electric guitar market. Nice 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent - a little Epi history. A quality archtop from Epi's post-WWII, pre-Gibson era. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Regent with crimson-lined vintage hard brown case.This guitar is remarkably clean and is completely original including the pickup, bridge, pick guard and hardware, pots and knobs, tail piece and tulip Epiphone branded matching tuners.There are several small binding repairs to. $400 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $400 for 24 months. Conn Company's (a band instrument manufacturer) Orphie got Epiphone distribution rightsmoved. She has aged beautifully with typical crackling and some shrinking in the binding, but all is intact and tight. She has aged beautifully with typical crackling and some shrinking in the binding, but all is intact and tight. yes ma'am, this epiphone zephyr emperor regent is all this - zephyr, emperor and regent, on top of being an epiphone - i mean a 1953 epiphone when the brand was gibson 's most serious concurrent, and actually leading the market of archtop hollow body electric guitars with this very model (at a time when there wasn't other kinds of electric … String action is 5/64" at the 12th fret to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. Holiday Sale!!! *this item was sold since posting this videoTo see our full collection visit www.vintag. Yes Ma'am, this Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent is all this - Zephyr, Emperor and Regent, on top of being an Epiphone - I mean a 1953 Epiphone when the brand was Gibson's most serious concurrent, and actually leading the market of archtop hollow body electric guitars with this very model (at a time when there wasn't other kinds of electric guitars). It is well know that Gibson bought the Epiphone Guitar Company in 1957. Very few of these were built with DiArmond pickups. Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent 1951. 72. There was thinner spilled on the top near the cutaway that wore through the finish. $4,949.99 USD + shipping Add to Cart Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe 1953 Sunburst, gorgeous Flame maple back. This was done partially as a 'strike break' move,as New York Epiphone workers were in conflict with the . This is a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent that is unusual as it has a factory cherry red finish.. 1953-57 Zephyr Emperor Regent Designed to compete with Gibson's ES-5, The Zephyr Emperor Regent was Epiphone's top-of-the-line archtop electric guitar during the Fifties. Excellent. EC+, OHSC SOLD. Condition: Used. and has a nice, fat nut width of just under 1 11/16 . Pickups: original New York PU´s. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent, Blonde, Cutaway, Gorgeous Flamed Maple body & neck, Three New York Pickups, Gold Hardware, Tortoise pickguard, Deluxe inlays, Pickup selector switches, Fabulous instrument! Photos and descriptions of Previously Sold instruments may be found here.To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments in the . $0.00. This stunning New York-made Epiphone is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original pair of New York humbuckers. $ 4,500.00. Epiphone Zephyr Regent 1953 Blonde. Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent Natural 1953. Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent Model Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1953), made in New York City, serial # 65450, natural lacquer finish, laminated maple body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, original brown hard shell case. When built she was upgraded with DiArmond pickups instead of the standard New York pickups. Epiphone. 1955 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Electric with Varitone. $0.00. She has aged beautifully with typical crackling and some shrinking (and repair) in the binding, but all is intact and tight. It is well know that Gibson bought the Epiphone . Neck Material: maple. Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent 1953 Vintage USA Hollow Electric Guitar, o1517. The el. old mark Well-Known Member Fretboard material: rosewood W/fancy pearl blocks. 1,372. . Introduced in 1948, the Zephyr Deluxe Regent was Epiphone's electric cutaway version of their legendary Deluxe model archtop. The Zephyr De Luxe Regent is a wonderful example of the meticulous craftsmanship and beauty produced by the Epiphone employees. Peavey Serial Numbers. The following information regarding 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent guitars is borrowed from archtop.com: Body size at lower bout: 17 3/8" Scale length: 25 1/2". 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. In the 1930's, the company changed its emphasis to guitars. EC+, OHSC SOLD. This full-bodied (18 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep) "Jazzbox" weighs just 8.40 lbs. Watch. Instruments shown on this page include: 1954 Century Archtop guitar, 1953 Epiphone Zephyr with one pickup, 1953 Epiphone Zephyr with one two pickups and 1950s twin pickup Emperor Zephyr Regent. Jun 11, 2012 - 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emporer Regent "Sunburst" Jun 11, 2012 - 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emporer Regent "Sunburst" Pinterest. Preferred Seller Quick Shipper. The guitar dates to 1953 by the serial number. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our Instruments page here. Like the ES-5, this model is a three-pickup guitar, but pickup combinations on the Zephyr Emperor Regent are accessed via a row of six push-buttons located on the body . SKU: EPE0295. old mark Well-Known Member Featuring a deeper cutaway than its Gibson rival, the Zephyr Regent facilitates upper fingerboard access by two to three frets. As low as $139/mo. Introduced in 1950, the Zephyr Regent was Epiphone's most popular electric cutaway guitar. 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent. Miami Vintage Guitars Inc. Hialeah, FL, United States. This stunning New York-made Epiphone is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original pair of New York humbuckers. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our Instruments page here. Epi's top-of-the line 17" instrument, the Zephyr Deluxe Regent was the equivalent in price and prestige to its main competitor, the Gibson L-5CES. Frets, life left: 25 %, still playable. Details about Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent 1953 Vintage USA Hollow Electric Guitar, o1517. Product Description . Color: Sunburst, Rating: 9.25, Sold (ID# 01684) Call to Inquire: (818) 222-4113. Quick Shipper. This stunning New York-made Epiphone is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original pair of New York humbuckers Pre-owned Pre-owned Pre-owned. An ornate and highly distinctive guitar. In 1950, Epiphone was building at its plant in New York City, but by 1953 labour tensions culminating in a strike led Epiphone management to relocate that plant to Philadelphia. My buddy Nick Wilson is playing a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent electric archtop, again through the Übertōn Audio Fender Twin Reverb and 1962 Fender Pri. 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