Epiphone Emperor Regent Gloss Natural 2008 Hollow Body Electric Guitar

This is an Epiphone Emperor Regent Hollow Body Electric Guitar in Gloss Natural finish. Made in Korea in 2008, this guitar features a Select Spruce Top, Laminated Maple back and sides and a Maple neck topped with a 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard. The hardware consists of a Rosewood adjustable bridge along with an upgraded Ebony tailpiece, Ebony truss rod cover, Ebony scratchplate and a set of Gold Grover tuning machines. A Bulldog humbucker is featured on this guitar, this is wired to a master volume and master tone control complete with custom made Ebony control knobs.

The Maple neck sits comfortably in the hand, offering a smooth and comfortable playing surface that promotes ergonomic thumb positioning up and down the neck. The 12” radius provides a comfortable playing surface, perfect for complex chords and single-note lines whilst feeling comfortable under the fingers. The single cutaway body design allows for unobstructed access to the higher register, completing a comfortable guitar that offers excellent playability for jazz and other clean styles of music.

The Bulldog humbucker provides a warm and full-bodied tone that is ideal for jazz and other clean styles of music. The pickup is responsive to picking dynamics, which allows for expressive playing. The independent volume and tone control allow for a wide range of tonal options, offering comprehensive control of your sound right on the guitar. The hollow body construction provides a warm and full-bodied acoustic voice, with beautiful natural resonance and responsiveness, while the Rosewood bridge and Ebony tailpiece contribute to good intonation and sustain.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 123012573581

Weight: 6.9lbs

Serial Number: 0811212248

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition, the front face demonstrates a light indentation and light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The top edge demonstrates light scuffing which can be felt under the finger but is somewhat difficult to discern against the natural finish.

Neck: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the neck and fingerboard. The previous floating pickup screw mounts are exposed, leaving holes in the side of the fingerboard extension.

Body: Overall excellent condition, all aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles.

Condition of Frets:

The frets show light signs of use. Light denting is present in the early register. There is moderate material remaining for any light fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: fully functional with very light signs of wear. The pickguard, tailpiece, tone and volume knobs and truss rod cover have been replaced.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional. A new pickup has been routed and mounted to the top of the guitar.

Case & Accessories:

Epiphone hard case

The case demonstrates light to mild signs of use, the exterior presents light scuffing and paint transfer.