DISC Epiphone Zenith Masterbilt Century, Vintage Natural

Full Description

A Classic Design

Archtop acoustic guitars of the 1930's were renowned for their warm woody tones, wide tonal range and punchy volume until the electric pickup came along. From then on archtop acoustic guitars became equipped with magnetic amplification and transformed into "electric" guitars. With the new Epiphone Zenith Masterbilt Century, we can see that this technology has come a long way. Featuring a cutting edge eSonic HD pre-amp system and Shadow NanoFlex Under-saddle pickup it is now possible for archtop players to hear their instrument amplified exactly as they hear it unplugged.

Medium sized Laminated Flame Maple Body

Keeping in style with its original design, the new Zenith Masterbilt features a round sound hole, which shows a 1930's replica Epiphone label for added authenticity. With a medium-sized laminated flame Maple body and an arched solid Spruce flat-top, this guitar certainly provides you with the a great sound and a vintage look. The Zenith has a unique body profile unlike its "ancestors", with a 16" lower bout, and a 11.6" upper bout, a 9.4” waist, and a body length slightly over 20”.

The vintage natural finish is accompanied by an elegant Ebony fretboard, featuring 20 medium frets. This eye-catching fretboard is nicely finsihed off with pearloid "falling snowflake" inlays, which are modeled after the original Masterbilt Zeniths. As well as having a pleasing vintage look, the simplicity of this guitar makes it perfect for all types of acoustic players. It is an ideal rhythm instrument for singers and soloists wanting a fuller tone as it can easily cut through a mix better than most any other acoustics.

Pre-Amp System and Under-Saddle Pickup

The Epiphone Zenith Masterbilt Century not only provides you with a compact instrument, but also sounds beautiful un-amplified on a small stage or in the studio. With the new cutting edge eSonic pre-amp system and a Shadow NanoFlex under-saddle pickup, it is now possible to hear the amplified sound exactly as you would hear it unplugged. No archtop player has ever heard an acoustic guitar more accurately represented through a sound system before until now, thanks to this clever technology. It works by simultaneously picking up both the vibrations of the strings and the movement of the soundboard, and produces natural-sounding acoustic tones without the harshness of conventional electric pickups.The Under-saddle pickup has easy-to-access controls for Master Volume and Master EQ, allowing you complete control over how much sound is amplified. The pre-amp system is powered by a standard 9-volt battery that is easy to access, and easy to replace.

Features

• Medium sized Archtop with a solid Spruce top.
• Equipped with eSonic HD Pre-amp and Shadow NanFlex HD under-saddle
• Inspired by Legendary Epiphone Designs from the 1930’s
• Fretboard features Pearloid "Falling Snowflakes"
• Epiphone limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body: Laminated Flame Maple
• Top: Solid Spruce; Longitudinal Bracing
• Bridge: Floating Adjustable; Ebonoid
• Tailpiece:Historic Epiphone Trapeze
• Finish: Aged Gloss
• Colour:Vintage Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: 5-pc Laminated; Hard Maple/Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Rounded "C" shape
• Neck Joint: Dovetail; Glued-
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Truss Rod Cover: Black PVC "Bullet"; 1-layer
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid "Falling Snowflakes"
• Frets: 20; Medium
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Headstock Inlay: Historic Epiphone Dovewing with Pearloid "Banner" logos

Electronics & Hardware

• Pre-amp: eSonic™ HD (High Definition)
• Pickup: Shadow NanoFlex™ HD; Under-saddle
• Controls: Master Volume & Master EQ
• Tuners: Historic Epiphone Reissue Tuners with Marboloid "Crown" buttons; Improved to 18:1 ratio
• Power: 9 Volt Battery
• Strings: Cleartone; 12-53