Epiphone USA Frontier Acoustic, Vintage Sunburst

Full Description

Handcrafted in the USA

The Epiphone USA Frontier Acoustic is proudly made in Bozeman, Montana, by the same skilled luthiers responsible for Gibson’s world-renowned acoustic guitars. This location is steeped in tradition and expertise, and every Frontier model reflects a deep commitment to quality craftsmanship. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, this guitar is built with careful attention to detail, ensuring consistency, longevity, and tonal excellence. The return of the FT-110 Frontier to domestic production marks a revival of a legendary instrument, staying true to its historic roots while embracing the precision of modern luthiery. From its meticulously cut bone nut to the hand-finished gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, each component is handled with expert care, offering you an acoustic built to last a lifetime.

Premium tonewoods for powerful sound

This Frontier boasts a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid figured maple back and sides—an eye-catching and tonally superior combination. Sitka spruce is a top choice for acoustic tops due to its strength-to-weight ratio, which results in a sound that is both loud and dynamic, with excellent clarity and articulation. The figured maple not only brings stunning visual appeal, but also adds a tight, bright quality to the guitar’s voice. These woods are brought together with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, designed to allow the top to vibrate more freely and produce a more resonant, harmonically rich tone. Open chords ring out clearly, and intricate melodies shine with definition, giving this guitar real versatility across styles.

Stage-ready with LR Baggs VTC electronics

Equipped with an LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup system, the Epiphone USA Frontier Acoustic is fully stage- and studio-ready. Known for its natural, responsive tone, the VTC captures the full detail of the guitar’s acoustic voice and translates it beautifully into an amplified signal. It features discrete soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls, allowing quick, intuitive adjustments on the fly without disrupting the guitar’s clean aesthetic. This pickup is trusted by professionals for its clarity, warmth, and low-noise performance, making it a reliable companion for live sets, recording sessions, or rehearsal spaces. With the VTC system onboard, you get true plug-and-play convenience, without sacrificing the richness of your acoustic tone.

Vintage design with modern playability

Bringing together vintage-inspired looks and contemporary comfort, the Frontier features a rounded 'C' profile mahogany neck and an Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 12” radius, providing an easy and familiar playing feel. A 25.5” scale length adds brightness and tension, ideal for strong projection and a punchy response. Iconic design elements like the engraved tortoiseshell pickguard with lariat and cactus graphics, gold-plated Gotoh Keystone tuners, and multi-ply binding reinforce the guitar’s heritage appeal. Modern touches—such as the compound dovetail neck joint with hot hide glue and Tusq bridge pins—add improved durability and tuning stability. This thoughtful blend of past and present makes the Frontier the perfect guitar if you're after a beautiful blend of tone and tradition.

Specifications

• Product Name: Epiphone USA Frontier Acoustic, Vintage Sunburst
• Product Code: OCSSEFFB

Body

• Body Style: Square Shoulder
• Body Shape: Dove
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back: Solid Figured Maple
• Sides: Solid Figured Maple
• Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
• Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Legend
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Slotted Rectangle
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Indian Rosewood; Belly Up
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone, Gold
• Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise with Engraved Lariat and Cactus Graphics
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: "Bullet" shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Strap Buttons: Cream
• Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, Soundhole-mounted
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
• Strings Gauge: .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
• Case: Epiphone Hardshell Case Included