Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case)

No longer available at zZounds
This is a carousel with one large image and a track of thumbnails on the left side. Select any of the thumbnail buttons to change the main image. You may also use the left and right arrow keys to navigate between images.
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), Main
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), Main Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View Epiphone Limited Edition James Bay 1966 Century Outfit Electric Guitar (with Case), View
An accurate recreation of Grammy nominee James Bay's iconic Epiphone Century archtop, this limited edition model is built to 1966 specifications.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
C-shaped neck profile Comfortable, rounded oval shape
Laminated maple top/back/sides Even tone with good sustain
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Wilkinson vintage-style tuners High gear ratio for ultra-stable tuning

Epiphone presents the Ltd. Ed. James Bay Signature "1966" Century Outfit, an incredibly accurate recreation of GRAMMY nominee James Bay's customized 1966 Epiphone Century archtop in an Gloss Cherry finish. Featuring a Kinman Noiseless "Sweet Neck" P-90, a reissue of the 60s-era compensated floating Rosewood bridge with brass wheels, a James Bay "Hat Man" headstock logo, Wilkinson Deluxe machine heads, USA made "CTS" 500K pots, and a reissue of an Epiphone '60s era hard case plus a hand-signed photo and custom strap.

Set Time Machine to 1966

The Ltd. Ed. James Bay Signature "1966" Century Outfit is both a time machine to the 60s and a near exact replica of Bay's customized stage and studio guitar. The Signature "1966" Century's Laminated Maple body top, back, and sides measure to the exact profile of Bay's original which was made at the historic Epiphone and Gibson factory Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1966. Bay's Signature "1966" Century is finished in a Cherry gloss finish with cream binding on the body top and back. The Mahogany neck is glued to the body at the 14th fret with a Mortise and Tenon joint and has the identical "C" profile and dimensions and Delrin ivory colored nut found on Bay's stage guitar. The pau ferro fingerboard has Mother of Pearl "Dot" inlays, a 25.5" scale length, and 20 medium frets. The historic Sloped Dovewing headstock has a 60s era Epiphone script logo in gold along with a James Bay Hat Man insignia. Bay's original Century serial number --385143--… read more is laser inscribed on the back.

Kinman Custom No Hum P-90 Pickup!

James Bay customized his Epiphone Signature "1966" Century archtop with the same hand-wound pickup he uses in his vintage Century, a Kinman "Sweet Neck" P-90 Hx Noiseless Single-Coil. Kinman pickups are world renown for their incredible sonic palate and "no hum" performance. Bay choose the Kinman for its classic P-90 tone and the additional reduction of hum necessary when playing the world's biggest outdoor festivals and indoor stages. The Kinman "Sweet Neck" P-90 Hx is the only P-90 style pickup currently in production that maintains the dynamic range and tonal characteristics of prized vintage Gibson P-90 pickups while providing hum free operation. The "1966" Century's Master Volume and Tone controls have Black Top Hat knobs with metal inserts and USA made CTS potentiometers.

Historic Hardware

The Ltd. Ed. James Bay Signature "1966" Century Outfit comes with vintage style 3-on-a-side Wilkinson Vintage machine heads with a 14:1 tuning radio and plastic Ivory buttons. The period correct long white pickguard has a raise metal "E" and the xBC" output jack is made by Switchcraft. Epiphone has also recreated the original compensated Floating Rosewood Bridge and brass adjustment wheels found on Bay's vintage '66 Century along with the nickel tailpiece. The Ltd. Ed. James Bay Signature "1966" Century Outfit is set up at the factory with world famous D'Addario strings and comes with a 60s-style hard case along with a Certificate of Authenticity, a James Bay photo hand-signed by Bay, and a recreation of Bay's custom homemade strap.

Lifetime Warranty

Like all Epiphones sold anywhere in the world, the Ltd. Ed. James Bay Signature Century "1966" Outfit comes with Epiphone's Limited Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7/365 Gibson customer service. The first run of the James Bay Signature Century Outfit is limited to just 600 guitars so visit your Authorized Epiphone Dealer today!

Features:

- Incredibly accurate recreation of James Bay's vintage '66 Century
- Kinman "Sweet Neck" P-90 Hx Noiseless Single-Coil
- Wilkinson deluxe machine heads and CTS electronics
- Certificate of Authenticity with hand-signed photo
- Includes 1960s style hard case and custom strap read less

- Finish: Gloss
- Hardware: Nickel
- Top: 3-Ply Laminated Maple
- Body: 3-Ply Laminated Maple
- Kerfing Material: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Heel Cap: Mahogany
- Neck Joint: Glued; Mortise and Tenon; At 14th Fret
- Neck Profile: Original rounded "C" shape & dimensions
- Nut: Delrin
- Nut Width: 1.56"
- Nut Thickness: 6mm
- Fingerboard Riser: Maple
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl "Dots"; 7mm diameter
- Pickup: Kinman "Sweet Neck" P-90 Hx Noiseless Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume: CTS Potentiometer
- Master Tone: CTS Potentiometer
- Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4"
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action
- Truss Rod Cover: Black PVC "Bullet"; 2-layer; Vintage "E" in Whie
- Neck Joint: Glued-In
- F'Brd Inlay: Pearloid "Dots"
- Headstock: Historic Sloped Dovewing with period-correct gold "Epiphone" logo
- Back of Headstock: Stamped James Bay "Hat Man" logo
- Tuners: Wilkinson Vintage 3-in-a-row with plastic Ivory buttons; 14:1 ratio
- Frets: 20; Medium
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Strings: d'Addario; 10-46
- Bridge: Reissue of original compensation Floating Bridge; Rosewood with brass adjustment wheels
- Tailpiece: Historic Epiphone Trapeze
- Body Top - 1-Layer
- Body Back - 1-Layer
- Pickguard: White PVC with raised-metal "E"; 3-layer (White/Black/White)l; Original metal bracket shape
- Strap Buttons: Yes; Original locations
- Number: Stamped serial number "385144" on back of headstock; Same as James Bay's; Original "Blue" label inside with sequential serial number.
- Includes: 1960's Century Hard Case Part #940-66CEN1, Signed Certificate of Authenticity, Replica of James Bay's strap
- First Run: Limited to 600 pcs

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted November 28, 2017 by Bluessman Sammy Guy in Pocono Mtns, PA

"I FOUND THE SOUND!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
Verified Customer zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
After searching for 50 years I found 'THE SOUND'. I play blues for a living and have gone through literally 100's of guitars until I took a chance on this one. It's IT! Search is over. Crystal clear cleans, bell like tones and very acoustic sounding...until you hit overdrive and this thing sings. The tonal range is superb. from country twang to George Thorogood blues to Clapton-esque tone, this thing nails it.

Sound
Crisp, clear acoustic to down and dirty blues, this thing has it all. Couldn't be more thrilled.

Features
One upgraded P-90, one volume and one tone, couldn't be more simple than that. But even a slight movement to either volume or tone changes its sound making this really versatile for a wide range of applications.

Ease of Use
Actions is a bit high, but I'll adjust it. The strings feel a bit like cable wire, but I don't think I'll change them to something lighter, I'll just get used to the heavier gauge since the sound is so perfect as is.

Quality
A few sharp edges on some frets, but a little bit of filing will solve that. Other than that, the fit and finish are about as perfect as can be. I have been sadly disappointed in other name brand guitar manufacturers (beginning with 'G' ) lately but this Epiphone is stunning in both fit and finish. Well done, and a keeper for sure.

Value
Price is about right. The… read more other version of the Century 1966 is about $150.00 less. But this comes with a case, and an upgraded pickup and nut, and some case candy, so there really isn't much difference in price between the lesser cost (if you buy a case) and this one. So, the value is great!

Manufacturer Support
Never used it.

The Wow Factor
The wow factor? I've been playing for 50 years. It takes a lot to 'wow' me anymore. Usually my 'wow' is when I get a guitar and it really sucks, I say 'wow'. But this one...WOW. fantastic. Makes me fall in love with a guitar all over again.

Musical Background:
50 years guitar, keys, drums, violin, bass, professional Blues player for decades.

Musical Style:
Blues and rock. read less
15 of 15 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Rate and Review this Product
Read more reviews

No longer available at zZounds

In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by the manufacturer