1935 Epiphone Zenith
$3595 CAD
($2552.45 USD)
For more details contact us at info@folkwaymusic.com or 855-772-0424.
The Epiphone Zenith evolved significantly over a period of five years during the early 1930s. The Masterbuilt model was introduced as a smaller 13-5/8” wide archtop in 1931. By 1934 - the year this example was built - the Zenith’s body had enlarged to 14-3/4” wide. For 1936, the Zenith was enlarged even further to 16-3/8”. Throughout this evolution, the Zenith featured a single-bound body of carved spruce and walnut, with a fairly simple appointments and a subtle sunburst finish.
This example is a wonderfully preserved guitar that has just been through our repairshop for a neck reset, new frets, and setup. Its playability is excellent, and we’re all fans of its smooth, focused, and responsive small-archtop tone that’s naturally well suited to melodic lead playing. We have it strung with 12-53 strings.
This guitar was brought to us by its second owner, who’s had it for some years. The original, long-time owner affixed an army-style name tag to the back of the headstock which remains in place still. If you’ve needed a reason to visit Gulfport, Mississippi, grab this guitar and hit the road.
Crack-free and well cared for, this guitar is original save for a vintage-looking new ebony bridge made here and new frets. The finish is in lovely condition and has an attractive patina, with a little bit of playwear and honest evidence of being used.
The neck has a soft V/C carve and a contemporary feel. Its nut measures 1-11/16” and its first fret neck depth is .835”. Scale length is 25.4”, and neck depth at the 9th fret is .998”.
With original hardshell case
This example is a wonderfully preserved guitar that has just been through our repairshop for a neck reset, new frets, and setup. Its playability is excellent, and we’re all fans of its smooth, focused, and responsive small-archtop tone that’s naturally well suited to melodic lead playing. We have it strung with 12-53 strings.
This guitar was brought to us by its second owner, who’s had it for some years. The original, long-time owner affixed an army-style name tag to the back of the headstock which remains in place still. If you’ve needed a reason to visit Gulfport, Mississippi, grab this guitar and hit the road.
Crack-free and well cared for, this guitar is original save for a vintage-looking new ebony bridge made here and new frets. The finish is in lovely condition and has an attractive patina, with a little bit of playwear and honest evidence of being used.
The neck has a soft V/C carve and a contemporary feel. Its nut measures 1-11/16” and its first fret neck depth is .835”. Scale length is 25.4”, and neck depth at the 9th fret is .998”.
With original hardshell case
