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By the time Epiphone issued this Harry Volpe Model the companies fortunes were waning. Epiphone would be soon be sold to Gibson. Harry Volpe was a noted Jazz guitarist whose hay days were in the first half of the 20th century. He was born in Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1914. He continued to play and teach until his passing in early 1995. Although this model bore his name he actually preferred an Epiphone E112 Emperor model. This guitar has good potential, but needs a skilled luthier to bring it back to good playing condition. Built in the U.S.A. NO CASE
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Condition Notes: Needs a neck re-set, fret work and body re-bound, etc. - sold AS-IS. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Project Condition
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Needs a neck re-set, fret work and body re-bound, etc. - sold AS-IS. (This item is sold As-Is)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
- Good project guitar for a skilled Luthier or Luthier in training!
- SN 69093
- 1957
- Semi-gloss sunburst finish
- 15-1/4" lower bout
- Laminate white mahogany construction
- About 6-ply top and back (plys can be seen due to missing body binding)
- F-holes
- 14-fret mahogany neck
- 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
- Pearl dot inlays
- Trapeze tailpiece
- Adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge
- One DeArmond pickup in neck position
- One volume and one tone control with deep clear knobs
- 5-sided metal logo plaque reads "EPIPHONE / HARRY VOLPE / MODEL"
- 3-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons
- White truss rod cover
- Missing pickguard
- 1-3/4" nut, ~25" scale
- Built in New York, U.S.A.
- NO CASE
Epiphone E-721 Harry Volpe Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1957)
Epiphone E-721 Harry Volpe Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1957)
SKU: 40U-220810
By the time Epiphone issued this Harry Volpe Model the companies fortunes were waning. Epiphone would be soon be sold to Gibson. Harry Volpe was a noted Jazz guitarist whose hay days were in the first half of the 20th century. He was born in Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1914. He continued to play and teach until his passing in early 1995. Although this model bore his name he actually preferred an Epiphone E112 Emperor model. This guitar has good potential, but needs a skilled luthier to bring it back to good playing condition. Built in the U.S.A. NO CASE
Condition Notes: Needs a neck re-set, fret work and body re-bound, etc. - sold AS-IS. (This item is sold As-Is)
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Needs a neck re-set, fret work and body re-bound, etc. - sold AS-IS. (This item is sold As-Is)
Learn more about our condition ratings
More Details
More Details
The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
- Good project guitar for a skilled Luthier or Luthier in training!
- SN 69093
- 1957
- Semi-gloss sunburst finish
- 15-1/4" lower bout
- Laminate white mahogany construction
- About 6-ply top and back (plys can be seen due to missing body binding)
- F-holes
- 14-fret mahogany neck
- 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
- Pearl dot inlays
- Trapeze tailpiece
- Adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge
- One DeArmond pickup in neck position
- One volume and one tone control with deep clear knobs
- 5-sided metal logo plaque reads "EPIPHONE / HARRY VOLPE / MODEL"
- 3-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons
- White truss rod cover
- Missing pickguard
- 1-3/4" nut, ~25" scale
- Built in New York, U.S.A.
- NO CASE