Epiphone 50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom Electric Guitar with Case
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Celebrate 50 years of the Epiphone Crestwood. This vintage-styled axe features Tremotone tailpiece, and a sleek mahogany neck with a 1960s SlimTaper profile.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| TremoTone vibrato tailpiece | Rare tremolo, now with spring-loaded return system |
| 1960s SlimTaper D neck profile | Recreates iconic '60s neck profiles for great feel |
| Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini-Humbuckers | Combine single-coil bite with PAF-style warmth |
| Wilkinson vintage-style tuners | High gear ratio for ultra-stable tuning |
Overview
The Epiphone 50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom Electric Guitar is a unique instrument from Epiphone's past that provides a historically correct Crestwood profile made from mahogany. The mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid oval inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a comfortable 1960s SlimTaper. The 1962 Crestwood Custom guitar is especially eye catching with a butterfly-shaped clear pickguard with a vintage style foil 'E'.
The Epiphone Crestwood Custom also features Epiphone Alnico Classic mini-humbuckers along with Epiphone's top-of-the-line electronics including TopHat controls with metal inserts. Tuning is easy and accurate thanks to Wilkinson vintage style tuners with tulip buttons and a 14:1 ratio. The Crestwood comes with Epiphone's LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and a Tremotone tremolo. The 1962 Crestwood Custom includes a period-correct case and a 1962 Collection Certificate of Authenticity.
Original vintage Crestwoods are extremely rare and go for high dollars on the vintage market. If you can find one! This is a great opportunity to own one at an incredible price!
The Epiphone Crestwood Custom also features Epiphone Alnico Classic mini-humbuckers along with Epiphone's top-of-the-line electronics including TopHat controls with metal inserts. Tuning is easy and accurate thanks to Wilkinson vintage style tuners with tulip buttons and a 14:1 ratio. The Crestwood comes with Epiphone's LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and a Tremotone tremolo. The 1962 Crestwood Custom includes a period-correct case and a 1962 Collection Certificate of Authenticity.
Original vintage Crestwoods are extremely rare and go for high dollars on the vintage market. If you can find one! This is a great opportunity to own one at an incredible price!
Specs
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper
- Neck Joint: Glued-In
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: 2-Layer (Black/White)
- Scale Length: 24.75 in.
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with pearloid Oval inlays
- Headstock: Dovewing 3-on-a-side with pearloid DOT inlay
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini-Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini-Humbucker
- Controls: Volume - Bridge Pickup Volume - Neck Pickup Tone - Bridge Pickup Tone - Neck Pickup 3-way Toggle pickup selector
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 in.
- Frets: 22; medium-jumbo
- Bridge: LockTone tune-o-matic
- Nut Width: 1-11/16 in.
- Hardware: Nickel
- Machine Heads: Wilkinson vintage tuners with tulip buttons; 14:1 ratio
- Pickguard: Butterfly shape; Clear and White with Vintage Foil E
- Tailpiece: Tremotone
- Knobs: Top hats with metal insert
- Includes: 1962 Collection Certificate of Authenticity, Presentation binder with collection photo, 1962 Hard Case Reissue, Epiphone User's Manual Truss Rod Wrench Poster Bumper Sticker
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper
- Neck Joint: Glued-In
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: 2-Layer (Black/White)
- Scale Length: 24.75 in.
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with pearloid Oval inlays
- Headstock: Dovewing 3-on-a-side with pearloid DOT inlay
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini-Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini-Humbucker
- Controls: Volume - Bridge Pickup Volume - Neck Pickup Tone - Bridge Pickup Tone - Neck Pickup 3-way Toggle pickup selector
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 in.
- Frets: 22; medium-jumbo
- Bridge: LockTone tune-o-matic
- Nut Width: 1-11/16 in.
- Hardware: Nickel
- Machine Heads: Wilkinson vintage tuners with tulip buttons; 14:1 ratio
- Pickguard: Butterfly shape; Clear and White with Vintage Foil E
- Tailpiece: Tremotone
- Knobs: Top hats with metal insert
- Includes: 1962 Collection Certificate of Authenticity, Presentation binder with collection photo, 1962 Hard Case Reissue, Epiphone User's Manual Truss Rod Wrench Poster Bumper Sticker
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(5 ratings)
Submitted November 23, 2012 by Dan P in Cottleville, MO
"This was my first Electric Guitar, Happy for the re-issue..."
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Super value, happy to own and a pleasure to play.
Sound
The Neck Pickup Volume Control did not work so I worked it a few time and I guess it cleaned off and started working. Like the sound of the Mini Humbuckers, sharp biting sound..
Features
Comes with a Certificate in a Hard Card Folder, Poster, Nut Wrench, Epiphone Bumper Sticker, Very Nice Dark Grey Case with Epiphone Logo and the Guitar. For the price I feel this is well worth it. Even though it is collector grade I plan on using. I had a 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom and this is really close to what the original is. The Tail Piece “E” Logo is raised, the original was flush. I could see this getting caught and come off in the future. Also on the Tail Piece the Tremolo has a Spring and the original didn’t. This could be a good revision as on the original the sheer pin is all that would hold and it used to break all the time. Last on the Tail Piece the Original did not have a Screw to hold down the tail piece but after the last pin break the tech drilled a hole in mine and put the screw in. This helped prevent further breaks
Ease of Use
My main guitars are Gibson LP's but this is fun to play, brings back great memories. Plays great just how I remember the original. The neck is wide and flat, feels good in my hands. Weight is only around 6 pounds. Very light compared to today’s guitars like the Les Pauls. Feels like you’re… read more playing a SG.
Quality
I went through the guitar and the Quality was Excellent. Not a blemished anywhere. The finish was perfect..
Value
I was surprised on the cost. The Wilshire cost so much more...Glad this was at a cost most can afford..A great value.
Manufacturer Support
As I mentioned above, An Epiphone was my first Electric Guitar, In fact it was a 1962 Crestwood Custom just like this reissue. The only problem I had was with the Tremolo Arm. Other than that the guitar was well made and will last a lifetime. Just wish I still had..
The Wow Factor
Looking at this guitar for the first time when I received, brought back a flood of great memories from my days playing in the 60's..
Musical Background:
Playing Since 1963, mainly Blues, Garage Bands..
Musical Style:
Blues and Classic Rock. read less
Sound
The Neck Pickup Volume Control did not work so I worked it a few time and I guess it cleaned off and started working. Like the sound of the Mini Humbuckers, sharp biting sound..
Features
Comes with a Certificate in a Hard Card Folder, Poster, Nut Wrench, Epiphone Bumper Sticker, Very Nice Dark Grey Case with Epiphone Logo and the Guitar. For the price I feel this is well worth it. Even though it is collector grade I plan on using. I had a 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom and this is really close to what the original is. The Tail Piece “E” Logo is raised, the original was flush. I could see this getting caught and come off in the future. Also on the Tail Piece the Tremolo has a Spring and the original didn’t. This could be a good revision as on the original the sheer pin is all that would hold and it used to break all the time. Last on the Tail Piece the Original did not have a Screw to hold down the tail piece but after the last pin break the tech drilled a hole in mine and put the screw in. This helped prevent further breaks
Ease of Use
My main guitars are Gibson LP's but this is fun to play, brings back great memories. Plays great just how I remember the original. The neck is wide and flat, feels good in my hands. Weight is only around 6 pounds. Very light compared to today’s guitars like the Les Pauls. Feels like you’re… read more playing a SG.
Quality
I went through the guitar and the Quality was Excellent. Not a blemished anywhere. The finish was perfect..
Value
I was surprised on the cost. The Wilshire cost so much more...Glad this was at a cost most can afford..A great value.
Manufacturer Support
As I mentioned above, An Epiphone was my first Electric Guitar, In fact it was a 1962 Crestwood Custom just like this reissue. The only problem I had was with the Tremolo Arm. Other than that the guitar was well made and will last a lifetime. Just wish I still had..
The Wow Factor
Looking at this guitar for the first time when I received, brought back a flood of great memories from my days playing in the 60's..
Musical Background:
Playing Since 1963, mainly Blues, Garage Bands..
Musical Style:
Blues and Classic Rock. read less
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