Rare 1975(?) Epiphone Olympic made in Japan set neck

$1,499.00 USD

Maker: Epiphone

Model: Olympic

Condition: very good

 

Description: 

A rare 1970's Epiphone Olympic made at the famed Matsumoku factory exclusively for the Japan market. These were not exported and although share a name with the 60's Epiphone Olympic model they are quite different guitars. These Japan market Olympics featured set-neck construction, maple bodies with a german carve, 24 frets, Gotoh tuners, 2 humbuckers and a wrap around bridge. These were made from 1975 to 1979 but as this one lacks a serial we believe it is one of the earliest. Headstock and back of neck are in excellent condition, frets are very clean with only very light wear in the root chord position. Body shows some general play wear with small edge marks, some light buckle rash on the rear. One strap knob has been moved from the rear neck joint to the upper horn. Overall very clean for a 45 year old rarity!

Just set up by our tech here at Coast Sonic.
Includes gig bag. 

 

Weight: 8lb 13oz

Neck: C Shape Neck 12" Radius 1st Fret .798 12th Fret .903

Pickup: Neck 8.21k, Bridge 8.33k