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Epiphone | Product Code:
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Epiphone VINTAGE SB721 Olympic Special '65 Sunburst
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$2,653.00
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Epiphone VINTAGE SB721 Olympic Special '65 Sunburst
Regular price
$2,653.00
Unit price
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Unavailable
Description
Description
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Epiphone is now a familiar sister brand of Gibson, but before its acquisition by Gibson's parent company, CMI (Chicago Musical Instruments), in the late 1950s, it was a historic brand that was a dynamic rival to Gibson, particularly in the archtop field. After the CMI acquisition, Epiphone began producing solid-body models, resulting in the creation of many attractive models beloved by guitar fans around the world.
The SB721 Olympic Special debuted in 1962. It had almost the same specifications as the second version of Gibson's solid-body guitar, the Melody Maker, with its double cutaway. However, in 1964, the specifications were changed to create the original asymmetrical double cutaway shape while retaining the rounded ends. Equipped with a Melody Maker pickup, it is a user-friendly model beloved by many vintage guitar fans.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 2.6 kg. The body is made of mahogany. Its distinctive sunburst color, which graduates from brown to yellow, is one of its charms. The pickguard, which tends to deteriorate over time, has been replaced with a new one. While there is some weather checking, dents and scratches, sticker marks on the body top, patina on the control knobs, and some tarnish on the parts, the finish maintains a good shine and the guitar is in relatively good condition. The transitional features, such as the chrome-plated TPBR-8513 bridge and nickel-plated bridge studs, will appeal to enthusiasts.
【neck】
The neck is made of mahogany. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. The headstock is unique to Olympic models. Although there is some weather checking and some scratches around the headstock, the brand logo is still clearly visible, and like the body, it is in excellent condition. The tuners have some inconsistency in winding, but they function well. The nut has been replaced and the frets have been filed, resulting in excellent playability. The nut width is 42.6mm. The neck shape is moderately firm.
[Electrical system]
The controls are simple, with a single pickup: master volume and master tone. The pickup is a single-coil pickup, commonly known as the Melody Maker pickup. The control parts, including the pickup, have been kept in their original condition. The guitar boasts a natural resonance and excellent response, as well as a clear, well-balanced tone with rich overtones.
Accessories: Non-original hard case
Weight: 2.6kg
Body Material: Mahogany 1 piece
Neck Material/Scale Length: Mahogany/624mm (24-1/2inch)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood/Pearloid Dot/254.0mm (10inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 42.6mm (replaced)/2.7mm, 22F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.6mm/23.8mm/25.8mm
Tone Capacitor: Sprague Ceramic 50V
Pickup: Gibson Melody Maker Singlecoil w/Black Cover (7.3kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
Epiphone is now a familiar sister brand of Gibson, but before its acquisition by Gibson's parent company, CMI (Chicago Musical Instruments), in the late 1950s, it was a historic brand that was a dynamic rival to Gibson, particularly in the archtop field. After the CMI acquisition, Epiphone began producing solid-body models, resulting in the creation of many attractive models beloved by guitar fans around the world.
The SB721 Olympic Special debuted in 1962. It had almost the same specifications as the second version of Gibson's solid-body guitar, the Melody Maker, with its double cutaway. However, in 1964, the specifications were changed to create the original asymmetrical double cutaway shape while retaining the rounded ends. Equipped with a Melody Maker pickup, it is a user-friendly model beloved by many vintage guitar fans.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 2.6 kg. The body is made of mahogany. Its distinctive sunburst color, which graduates from brown to yellow, is one of its charms. The pickguard, which tends to deteriorate over time, has been replaced with a new one. While there is some weather checking, dents and scratches, sticker marks on the body top, patina on the control knobs, and some tarnish on the parts, the finish maintains a good shine and the guitar is in relatively good condition. The transitional features, such as the chrome-plated TPBR-8513 bridge and nickel-plated bridge studs, will appeal to enthusiasts.
【neck】
The neck is made of mahogany. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. The headstock is unique to Olympic models. Although there is some weather checking and some scratches around the headstock, the brand logo is still clearly visible, and like the body, it is in excellent condition. The tuners have some inconsistency in winding, but they function well. The nut has been replaced and the frets have been filed, resulting in excellent playability. The nut width is 42.6mm. The neck shape is moderately firm.
[Electrical system]
The controls are simple, with a single pickup: master volume and master tone. The pickup is a single-coil pickup, commonly known as the Melody Maker pickup. The control parts, including the pickup, have been kept in their original condition. The guitar boasts a natural resonance and excellent response, as well as a clear, well-balanced tone with rich overtones.
Accessories: Non-original hard case
Weight: 2.6kg
Body Material: Mahogany 1 piece
Neck Material/Scale Length: Mahogany/624mm (24-1/2inch)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood/Pearloid Dot/254.0mm (10inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 42.6mm (replaced)/2.7mm, 22F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.6mm/23.8mm/25.8mm
Tone Capacitor: Sprague Ceramic 50V
Pickup: Gibson Melody Maker Singlecoil w/Black Cover (7.3kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
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■ Condition
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Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
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- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
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* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
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In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
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The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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