Epiphone Emperor 1987 Terada Musical Instruments Orange Label [Japan Vintage]

Features

Product Description:

This is a rare 1987 Epiphone Emperor hollow body electric guitar, crafted by the prestigious Terada Gakki factory in Japan. Known as an early Orange Label model, it is a highly regarded Japan vintage full hollow guitar with exceptional craftsmanship from top domestic artisans during the Yamano Gakki agency era. The guitar delivers a rich, sweet "box resonance" characteristic of full hollow bodies, fully awakened after years of careful playing.

Detailed Features:

Color & Material: Features a beautifully figured flame maple back with subtle tiger stripes, paired with a dense spruce top for a balanced, mild jazz tone.
Hardware: Equipped with extremely rare original "Made in W.Germany" Schaller tuning pegs, predating German reunification (pre-1990), offering outstanding tuning stability even with heavy gauge strings.
Upgraded GOTOH Tune-O-Matic bridge with metal saddles allows precise individual string intonation, ideal for modern ensemble and recording use.
Neck: Adjusted and in excellent condition with comfortable low action (approx. 2.0mm on 6th string, 1.5mm on 1st string at 12th fret) and smooth playability without fret buzz.
Frets: Approximately 60% remaining, evenly worn, no immediate need for refretting.
Electronics: Original pickups included; rear pickup presumed original without stamp. Controls function well with no significant noise.
Condition: Shows natural vintage aging on metal parts with tasteful patina and no cracks or repairs on the wood.

Condition of the Item:

Professionally set up and ready to play. The guitar exhibits vintage character and excellent player condition, with no structural damage and well-maintained neck and frets.

Included:

Hard case

Experience the superb tone and player-friendly condition of this matured 1980s Japanese full hollow guitar, a true gem for collectors and jazz musicians alike.

Item Specifics:

C:Type: Hollow Body Electric Guitar

C:String

Specifications

Brand	Epiphone
Country	Japan
Body Color	Orange
Body Material	Maple
Body Type	Full Body Acoustic
Country/Region of Manufacture	Japan
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Handedness	Right-Handed
Model	Emperor
Model Year	1987
Neck Material	Mahogany
Number of Frets	20
Series	Orange Label
Set Includes	Guitar,Hard Case
String Configuration	6 String
Type	Full Acoustic
Unit Quantity	1
Unit Type	Piece

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