1940 Epiphone Deluxe. w/Original Hardshell Case
 
Excellent Overall Condition (See All Listing Photos).
 
 
Quite Rare Original Natural Finish Over Beautifully Figured Birdseye And Flamed Maple.
 
The Outermost Layer Of Body Binding Had Deteriorated And Was Expertly Replaced And Was Oversprayed To Match the Rest Of The Instrument; There Was Also A Separation Measuring Approx.
4” On the Back That Was Professionally Sealed. The Entire Instrument Was Buffed Out And Is In Exquisite Condition. These are The Only Repairs That Have Been Performed, The Instrument Is Otherwise Completely Original With All Original Parts Including “E” Tuners, Brazilian Rosewood Bridge, Frequensator Tailpiece, And Pickguard.
 
The Original Frets Are In Perfect Condition And The Guitar Is Set Up With Very Low Action Measuring 3mm At the 12th Fret On The Bass Side And 2mm On The Treble Side. There Is No Buzzing Or Playing Issues Of Any Kind.
 
17 & 3/8” Lower Bout Width, 25 & 1/2” Scale Length.
 
Nice Wide 1 & 3/4” Nut Width.
 
Comfortable Full “C” Shape Neck Contour With The Depth Measuring .85” At The First Fret And 1.0” At the Tenth.
 
Sounds Loud And Open With Punchy Midrange Cut And A Very Even Response With No Dead Spots (Watch The YouTube Link Provided On The Listing Below).
 
Weighs In At A Very Light 5 lbs 13 oz.
 
The Original Case Shows Wear And Signs Of Use But Is Solid With All Latches And Hinges Intact And Functioning As They Should.