Straight out of the vault, this is a brand new, unplayed example of the Epiphone Wildkat, a way-cool 50s style guitar.

Delivering the classic tones of a vintage archtop, with the playability and reliability of a modern instrument, this is a rare find.

Featuring a smaller, compact and more lightweight body than archtops such as the ES335, the Wildkat is comfortable to hold and easier to play.

The semi-hollow body is crafted from Mahogany and capped with a gorgeous, antique natural finished Flame Maple top with "F" holes.

The Mahogany centre block plays a big part in the modern performance potential of this beauty, helping to tame feedback and contributing to the Wildkat's full, rounded and resonant sound.

A pair of P90 Dogear pickups with chrome covers deliver the punchy, tight classic vintage tones that match the appearance of this Wildkat to a tee!

The unique control configuration comprises an individual volume control for each pickup, a master tone and master volume along with a three-way pickup selector switch.

Hardware is all first class with a B70 Bigsby vibrato, LockTone Tune-o-Matic bridge and Grover machine heads, completing the vintage vibe.

Epiphone build great guitars.

The materials used and overall build quality even challenge many entry level Gibson instruments however the reviews will tell you that they are not perfect.

As with almost every brand name bass or guitar - and we include the biggest brands in this - they are setup to a tolerance deemed acceptable by the manufacturer. Newbies almost always don't know the difference and experienced players should know better.

The truth is that most guitar manufacturers can't afford to invest much effort into the final setup process. A professional setup involves precision - precision requires time and, time is money. The major manufacturers are focused on providing instruments at prices that the market will bear. Add in the fact that every player's requirements are unique and you have something that is simply impossible to provide at the factory level.

When you buy a guitar from southcoastmusic that has undergone our Pro-SCM setup, you buy confidently knowing that an experienced technician has not only "checked" your guitar, it has been adjusted and set it up to play at its best. Frets dressed and crowned if required, fret ends hand rolled for a supremely comfortable played-in feel, the nut deburred and string slots adjusted, saddle, intonation, pickup height - whatever we feel is needed to provide a playing experience second to none. Expect to pay at least $250 for this as a paid job - its included in our price.

Ultimately, its your call. You might be able to buy cheaper however, we sincerely believe that you won't buy better. Our loyal, return customers agree. Check our Google reviews!

• Product Code: ETBKANCB1
• Body Style: Semi-Hollow
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Top: Flame Maple
• Bridge: LockTone Tune-o-Matic
• Tailpiece: B70 Bigsby Vibrato
• Neck / Body Join: Set-In
• Finish: Antique Natural
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: SlimTaper 'D'
• Fretboard Material: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Fretboard Position Markers: Dot Inlays
• Bridge Pickup: P-90R Dogear Classic
• Neck Pickup: P-90T Dogear Classic
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 1 individual Volume control for each pickup
• Pickup Switching: 3-Way Selector
• Machine Heads: Grover 18:1 Ratio
• Strings: D’Addario (Gauges; .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046)
• Setup: Pro-SCM professional setup included (at least $250 value!)