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Historic Custom USA Wilshire 1962 Reissue Electric Guitar
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A reissue of a rare and highly collectable Gibson Epiphone.
One such Epiphone instrument was the Wilshire. First released in 1960 the Wilshire featured two P90 pickups, a 3 on a side headstock and a solid mahogany body and one piece neck. It is little surprise given its Kalamazoo origins that this guitar would share many features with its Gibson cousin the Les Paul Jr. However unlike the Les Paul Jr. the 62 Epiphone Wilshire provided two P90 pickups, an intonatable bridge, and a double cutaway body that allowed full fretboard acess. This arrangement offered an extremely functional and versatile alternative. The Wilshire also features the original 1960's rounded neck profile, Vintage Kluson with plastic buttons. Includes original style hard case, numbered certificate of authenticity in leatherette binder, vintage-style coiled guitar cord, commemorative picks, commemorative t-shirt,and a 1962-style thin leather strap.
For over a decade from 1959 through early 1970 Epiphone solid body guitars and basses were produced in limited numbers right along side some of the greatest Gibson's of all time. These Epiphone guitars represented some of the highest quality and best sounding instruments of their generation. They provided unique shapes, pickup arrangements, and tonal signatures not seen on comparable Gibson models of the day. Under appreciated at the time of their release numerous artists through the years have recognized the unique appeal of these guitars. Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Paul Gilbert and Steve Marriot are but a few of the artist that have embraced the tone and build quality of these Kalamazoo built Epiphone solid body instruments.
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Features
- Body Wood: 1-pc; Peruvian Mahogany
- Neck Wood: 1-pc; Peruvian Mahogany
- Headstock: 17 degree; 3-on-a-side tuner configuration
- Neck Joint: Set; Glued-in
- Fingerboard: Madagascar Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24-3/4"
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22; medium/jumbo
- Neck Profile: Original 1960's Rounded Neck Profile
- Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
- Machine Heads: Vintage Kluson with plastic buttons
- Hardware: Nickel
- Pickups: Two "soapbar" P-90's with adjustable pole pieces, Authentic unit base with 1960's construction
- Controls: 2-Volume; 2-Tone; 1 Three-way Selector Switch CTS potentiometers, Switchcraft Toggle switch and output jack
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Tune-o-matic
- Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise with foil "E" logo
- Color: Vintage Cherry
- Strings: Gibson Vintage Reissue (10's)
- Made In: Nashville, TN USA
- Includes:
- Hard Case
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
- Reissue Owners Manual
- Commemorative T-Shirt
- Commemorative Picks
- Vintage Coiled Cord
- Vintage Thin Leather Strap
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.