Epiphone Century Lap Steel Guitar w/Bag – EGCLEBNH

OVERVIEW

The Epiphone EGCLEBNH Electar Inspired by “1939” Century Lap Steel Outfit is a reissue of one of the company’s most popular vintage designs.The “1939” looks just like an original due to its 1-piece mahogany body, “Circus Tent” control knobs, traditional fretboard markings, and vintage-style metal Epiphone headstock badge. And you’ll also love the modern conveniences built in, such as a powerful Epiphone 500B Blade humbucking pickup and inset non-slip rubber pads. The Electar Inspired by “1939” Century Lap Steel brings you back to a golden age of the early electric guitar.At a Glance:Historically important designVintage-correct appointmentsModern updates for today’s playerHistorically important designThe Electar “1939” Century Lap Steel was originally designed by Herb Sunshine, one of Epiphone’s earliest salesmen and electronics developers. He was also the man responsible for the Electar name, which the company gave to their whole line of electric instruments and amplifiers. This design was one of Epiphone’s first solidbody electric guitars, predating their traditional solidbody electrics by over 20 years. This is a historically important instrument.Vintage-correct appointmentsMuch of the Electar Inspired by “1939” Century Lap Steel recalls the construction and aesthetics of Epiphone’s original lap steels. Your tone will exhibit plenty of sustain and warmth thanks to a 1-piece mahogany neck and body. The volume and tone controls further enhance the lap steel’s identity with their “Circus Tent” knobs. And the look is proudly completed by the plexiglass fretboard’s traditional “1939” Art Deco Replica inlay design and the metal Epiphone badge on the guitar’s headstock.Modern updates for today’s playerVintage design can be a wonderful thing, but you need modern features that ensure your Electar Inspired by “1939” Century Lap Steel will perform up to your standards every time you play it. You’ll love the powerful signal and clarity you receive from the guitar’s Epiphone 500B Blade humbucker. The lap steel will stay securely on your knees thanks to rubber non-slip padding inset into the back of the instrument’s body and neck. And transportation will be safe and easy with the included gig bag.Features:Reissue of a vintage Epiphone lap steel1-piece mahogany body delivers a warm and cutting soundPowerful tone from an Epiphone 500B “Blade” humbuckerPlexiglass fretboard with traditional markingsVintage “Circus Tent” control knobsTraditional metal Epiphone headstock badgeGig bag includedTech Specs:String Type: SteelNumber of Strings: 6Body Shape: Electar Lap SteelColor: EbonyFinish: GlossBody Material: 1-piece MahoganyNeck Material: 1-piece MahoganyFingerboard Material: Plexiglass FingerboardInlay: Traditional “1939” Art Deco ReplicaNumber of Frets: 28Scale Length: 22.5″Nut Width: 2.5″Hardware: ChromeElectronics: 1 x volume, 1 x tone, Epiphone 500B “Blade” humbuckerCase Included: Gig bag