This Epiphone Emperor Regent is a lovely example of Epiphone’s classic full-depth jazz box, built at the respected Samick factory in Korea in 2001.
The Emperor Regent has long been one of Epiphone’s most traditional archtops, offering that big-bodied, warm jazz tone and unmistakable vintage look. With its laminated maple body, floating mini humbucker and Frequensator tailpiece, it delivers a rich, woody sound that works beautifully for jazz, swing and blues.
It’s a surprisingly comfortable guitar to play despite the full archtop size, with a smooth neck profile and great acoustic resonance when played unplugged.
A great option for anyone looking for a classic archtop.
Includes a hard case.
PRELOVED – Epiphone Emperor Regent – Sunburst – 2001
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Model: Epiphone Emperor Regent
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Year: 2001
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Factory: Samick, Korea
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Body: Laminated Maple
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Top: Laminated Spruce
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Neck: Maple
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Fingerboard: Rosewood
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Inlays: Mother of Pearl block inlays with abalone triangle accents
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Pickup: Floating Mini Humbucker
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Controls: Volume, Tone
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Bridge: Floating Rosewood bridge
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Tailpiece: Frequensator trapeze tailpiece
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Tuners: Gold sealed tuners
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Finish: Vintage Sunburst
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Very good condition.
There are some very light surface swirls consistent with normal use, as you’d expect from a preowned instrument of this age. Aside from that there are no notable scratches, dings or marks. The guitar has clearly been very well looked after.
The frets are in great shape and the guitar plays beautifully.

