{"product_id":"epiphone-coronet-usa-1965","title":"SOLD - Epiphone Coronet - USA 1965","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the first guitars to be rolled out after Gibson bought Epiphone, the Coronet snagged a few famous players, like Kurt Cobain and Johnny Marr. Its body shape is pretty unique, but not uncommon for a number of solid bodies released by Epiphone at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original Coronet was 1 3\/4″ deep – same as a Telecaster, with the squared-off edges of a Tele. The wraparound bridge-tailpiece was the same one found on Gibson’s Les Paul Special and Junior. The headstock had the metal plate Epiphone had been using on electrics since the ’30s, along with the old-style metal-stamped Epi truss-rod cover.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Coronet changed specs every year for the next five years. By the end of 1959, Gibson had run out of the New York pickups and began fitting the Coronet with the more powerful Gibson P-90. A year later, the body depth was thinned to 1 3\/8″ and the edges were rounded off; at the same time a new, symmetrical pickguard appeared. The next year, the peghead plate disappeared. In ’62, a vibrato was optional.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1963 brought major changes in the Epi solidbody line. The bodies were redesigned with a slightly longer bass horn, the P-90 got a metal cover, and the peghead went to a six-on-a-side tuner configuration with the treble-side cut in an E-shape; it came to be known as the “bat wing” peghead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Coronet is very similar in design to Gibson’s SG Junior, and delivers a solid P-90 punch similar to a 50s Les Paul Jr, but at rather less cost. A very straightforward, simple design that just works - one piece solid mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar is in amazing condition coming into its 57\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e year. Just a few small dings and scratches, with very light weather checking. It appears to be completely original with no changes or modifications that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck is a slim C profile - 1 9\/16\" nut width, neck starts slim and gets thicker as you go up the neck. Plenty of life in the frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrazy light at a flyaway 4.9 lbs, this thing will deliver everything from sweet, twangy textures to all out roaring rock tones. Screaming chrome P-90 reads 8.12 on the meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes with what we think is its original cardboard case which has seen better days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42393474203801,"sku":"22166","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/products\/Epiphone_Coronet_-_USA_1965.jpg?v=1733729880","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/epiphone-coronet-usa-1965","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}