1979 Bradley / Epiphone Emperor Thinline.
 
Very Good Overall Condition With Original Finish In Nice Shape With A Fair Amount Of Binding Cracks And A Small Chip In The Headstock Inlay (See Photos).
 
Rare Epiphone Branded As “Bradley” For The US East Coast Veneman Music Store Chain, This is Just A Superb Sounding And Playing Instrument.
 
Made At The Matsumoku Factory In Japan, This Is A VERY Well Made Instrument That Rivals A Gibson Of That Era- Not A Cheap Feeling Import.
 
Laminated Spruce Top.
 
Maple Back And Sides.
 
Maple Neck With Ebony Fingerboard.
 
Full 17” Lower Bout Width With 1&3/4” Body Depth.
 
Semi-Hollow Archtop With A Center Block.
 
25&1/2” Scale Length, 1.71” Nut Width (Just Wider Than 1&11/16”). Neck Depth Measures .8” At The First Fret and 1.0” At The 10th.
 
Set Up With Heavy Flatwounds, It Plays PERFECTLY With Very Low Action Measuring 2.5mm/2mm Bass Side/Treble Side At The 12th Fret.
 
Original Frets Are In Excellent Condition With No Pitting Or Issues.
 
The Original Frequensator Tailpiece Has Some Tarnish (See Photos).
 
Electronics Are Newer Quality Replacement Parts And Pickups Are Seymour Duncan 59 Reissues That Sound Fantastic- Warm And Clear With Excellent Midrange.
 
Newer Tortoise L-5 Style Pickguard.
 
No Other Repairs Or Modifications.
 
Weighs In At 9.3lbs.
 
Comes With The Original Hardshell Case Shown In The Listing Photos.