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Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II (Natural)

Item ID: ETE2NAGH

Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Bidy, Spruce Top, Trapeze Tailpiece, Gold Hardware and Two Humbucking Pickups - Natural

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Weight: 6lbs 8oz
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Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II (Natural)

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To Play This Hollowbody Is to Love it

The Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II hollowbody electric guitar is a fitting tribute to the "president of bebop guitar." The jazz great collaborated with Epiphone on the design of his signature model, and the result is nothing short of a revelation if you're a guitarist who came up playing solidbody guitars. The Joe Pass Emperor II sports dual gold-covered humbuckers that serve up a huge range of tone, from mellow to sizzling. And with its premium appointments and gold hardware, this axe has serious good looks to compliment its great tone. If you're ready to branch out as a guitarist, look into the Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II hollowbody. It's a fabulous bargain.

Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II Hollowbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • The expected Jazz tones - and much more
  • Stunning good looks; amazing affordability
  • Epiphone quality

The expected Jazz tones - and much more
Of course you don't have to coax to hard to get jazzy tones out of the Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II hollowbody electric guitar. But don't let this axe's mild-mannered visuals fool you - there's an entire tone engine under the hood. The two gold-covered humbuckers are just waiting to show you what they can do. dial up thick and saucy chord voicings from the neck pup, then lean into the bridge humbucker for searing lead tones. It's all there...

Stunning good looks; amazing affordability
With its understated good looks, you might mistake the Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II for a guitar that costs thousands. Happily, you'd be mistaken. From its bound fingerboard and pearloid block inlays to its mock tortoise pickguard and gold hardware, the Joe Pass Emperor II exudes an understated elegance. But his axe only looks (and sounds) expensive. It's actually amazingly affordable.

Epiphone quality
Since Epiphone's founding in 1873, they've produced innumerous iconic instruments. From long before the the British Invasion of the early 1960's, to metal, punk, thrash, grunge, and what have you, the Epi logo has stood for quality and value. Epiphone backs up their products with their Limited Lifetime Warranty and parent company Gibson's 24/7/365 day customer service, so you can rest assured that your Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II hollowbody electric guitar will give you a lifetime of tasty tone and playing enjoyment.

Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • A gorgeous hollowbody - and an outrageous bargain!
  • Maple body; spruce top
  • Neck maple, SlipTaper "C" profile
  • Nut width 1.68"
  • Fretboard rosewood with pearloid block inlays and "Joe Pass" signature truss rod cover.
  • Two Alnico Classic Humbuckers
  • Tortoise shell pickguard with metal "E" Epi logo
  • Floating rosewood bridge
  • Vintage style gold scroll trapeze tailpiece
  • Grover 16:1 ratio machine heads

The Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II - to play it is to love it!
Specification Detail
Body Type Emperor
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Material Laminated Maple
Top Material Select Spruce
Body Finish Urethane
Color Natural
Neck Material 3-piece Maple, Set
Neck Shape SlipTaper "C" profile
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Block
Number of Frets 20
Nut Width 1.68"
Bridge/Tailpiece Floating, Trapeze
Tuners Grover 16:1
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup Humbucker
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way switch
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number ETE2NAGH1

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Reviews

based on 7 reviews

Great Value

by Dave Belaire from Brooklyn, Michigan
February 11, 2013
Music Background: Recording Tech/Former Pro Player
The Emperor II has been a wish-come-true for me. The guitar is more attractive in person than I thought it would be! It plays VERY well, too. The 'jazz box' design and quality is nothing short of amaz... read more [+]ing, especially when you factor in the price point of this guitar. I had considered saving up for a Gibson like the ES-175, but the cost was way too high for me. The Emperor II appears to have the same build quality, although I know that the electronics aren't as good. But that can be taken care of if I decide to upgrade them. Still, as it stands I have NO plans to do anything but enjoy playing this and leaving it completely stock. close [-]

Epiphone Emperor 2 Guitar

by from California
January 4, 2013
Music Background: Beginer guitarist/drummer
Great guitar and i dig the fact you guys check the guitar out to make sure it will arrive in playing condition is cool.Also your added warranty and customer follow up is great.I would defintly order a... read more [+]gain from sweetwater!
Good price as well. close [-]

I Played it and Loved It at First Sight and Sound

by Adam Propper from Westport, CT
December 27, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
It was love at first sight and sound for me. I went in to buy a set of strings for my LP 1960 VOS and left with a Emperor II. It just had such a great whole body tone and I loved the feel of the neck ... read more [+]and quality of the sound. This guitar is priced right, too. I had an Epiphone ES 335 that I traded in 2 years ago. I didn't like the quality. It wouldn't hold it's tune. I loved the tone but was just disappointed. The Emperor won me back. The Vintage Sunburst is beautiful. It fits my hand and body comfortably and the sound through my Black Star amp. I agree that they could have shaved the frets a bit more for my taste, but this is by no means a big issue for me. There is some feedback issues but that goes with the territory for a hollow jazz box. It is fun to play with or without my amp - just a great addition to my collection. close [-]

Joe apass emperor 2

by charles hill from wichita
December 26, 2012
Music Background: hack
Plays very nice,..really,.. a great value for the money !!!

ONE GREAT JAZZ BOX

by Steve O from Pleasant Grove, UT USA
October 3, 2012
Music Background: Jazz/classical guitarist, film composer
Absolutely love this guitar! Very, very warm jazz tone, but can be fun for rockabilly style or rock on the bridge pickup. Compared to Gretsch's Electromatic, and Ibanez Artcores, this is the best so... read more [+]unding guitar I've played, acoustic or plugged in. Plays like an acoustic guitar, like you've stepped back in time about 70 years. Only complaint, the pickguard rattles a bit. Awesome, get one, you won't regret it! close [-]
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