Product Description
When the Epiphone Deluxe was introduced in 1931, it was the most powerful archtop guitar of its day. The 16" L-5 initiated the race between Epiphone and major rival Gibson to see who could build the largest arch top. Epiphone won the loudness sweepstakes by increasing the scale length to 25.5". This example features stunning vine peg head inlays with the "Deluxe" banner displaying the "Masterbilt" logo.The ebony fretboard has fancy inlays as well. This guitar has been refinished by Epiphone, most likely just a few years after it was built, when Epiphone was using this pale white finish. It has areas of water damage at the butt end and could use some exploratory repair, though it's been solid for years as is. With period Epiphone hard case.
