A Golden-era Guitar for Today's Player

Epiphone reissues the New Century De Luxe archtop 6-string acoustic-electric guitar, one of the instruments that originally put them on the map as a leading guitar manufacturer. The New Century De Luxe re-creates the original De Luxe archtops from the 1930s. Their powerful note clarity is there in spades thanks to the solid spruce arched top. And features like the onboard Shadow pickup system bring the New Century De Luxe into the future with a plugged-in voice that proudly displays all of the natural character of a great archtop acoustic.

Epiphone New Century De Luxe Classic Archtop Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:

• Reissue from the golden age of archtops
• Assertive tone for lead or rhythm work
• Modern electronics and playability

Reissue from the golden age of archtops

The New Century line re-introduces the 6-string guitars Epiphone was making in the 1930s. These designs were elegant and effortless to play as they became favorites of many top artists of the time. Vintage examples of these models are hard to find and deservedly come at a premium. Now's your chance to put the iconic sounds of yesterday in your stable of favorite guitars.

Assertive tone for lead or rhythm work

Assertive may be the best term to describe the full yet cutting tone that a great archtop acoustic guitar displays. This sound puts much of the focus on the guitar's midrange, making the instrument superb for powerful chord work and letting your single-note runs really jump off of the fretboard, which were essential for cutting through the sound of your band in the days before modern guitar amplification. The New Century De Luxe delivers this character through its solid spruce arched top and maple/mahogany back, sides, and neck.

Modern electronics and playability

While the design of the New Century De Luxe archtop looks back to the 1930s, updates abound that prepare this instrument for the demands and requirements of a modern musician's lifestyle. This archtop loves live performance thanks to the onboard Shadow electronics system. The controls are tucked neatly away to not interrupt the vintage and curvy lines of the guitar. And Sweetwater players are excited about the modern "C" neck profile that remains comfortable over long gigs.

Epiphone New Century De Luxe Classic Archtop Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• Archtop acoustic-electric that recalls Epiphone's New York years
• Solid arched spruce top delivers the unmistakable vintage tone
• Full-sounding 17" maple body
• Epiphone mother-of-pearl decorative headstock inlay
• Elegant notched-diamond fretboard inlay
• Shadow electronics deliver a natural plugged-in tone
• Real bone nut

The Epiphone New Century De Luxe Classic Archtop is a reminder of a great time in guitar design.

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