In 1962, Epiphone had been part of the Gibson family of instruments for 5 years. The swing era was in the past and rock and roll...for a brief time...seemed like the past, too. Epiphone had already released great original instruments in those short 5 years including future Beatle favorites the Casino and Texan. But 1962 was the year that Epiphone truly distinguished itself with a line of unique instruments that firmly established its independence. Old models were improved and new models were more distinctive than ever. Epiphone was ready. But what was coming next?

Visitors to the 1962 NAMM show saw an Epiphone line that was fully revitalized with an eye to the future. And that future was coming faster than anybody knew. In two short years, the British Invasion would bring back rock and roll in a big way and would also introduce electric blues to new audiences in the U.S. and Europe. Epiphone s 1962 releases kicked off an era during which Epiphone would became a favorite for a wide range of artists including Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, and The Hollies. Add The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to that mix and you can see why the 60s became Epiphone s second great era. Just like today, artists loved Epiphone s unique designs, great sound, and long history of affordable quality.

The 1962 Collection is a long overdue look back at those instruments that put Epiphone back on the guitar map to stay.

The Epiphone 50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom

Part of Epiphone s 1962 Collection, the 50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom Reissue solidbody electric guitar pays tribute to a monumental year in guitar history. Epiphone brings you the look, feel and magical tone of a 1962 original. The 1962 Crestwood Custom is based on actual Crestwood examples that were built in 1962 at Gibson & Epiphone factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Original vintage Crestwoods are extremely rare and go for as much a USD$6,000 on the vintage market...if you can find one

The 50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom SB332 Outfit has a historically correct Crestwood profile made from mahogany with a beautiful Cherry color finish. The mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid oval inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a 1960s SlipTaper . The pickguard is especially eye catching with a butterfly shaped clear guard with a vintage style foil E .

The Crestwood Custom also features Epiphone Alinco Classic New York styled mini humbuckers along with Epiphone s top of the line electronics including Top Hat controls with metal inserts. Tuning is easy and accurate thanks to Wilkinson vintage style tuners with tulip buttons and a 14:1 ratio. The Crestwood comes with Epiphone s time tested LockTone Tune o matic bridge and a Tremotone tremolo.

The 1962 Crestwood Custom SB332 Outfit includes a period correct case and a 1962 Collection Certificate of Authenticity.

This is a strictly limited edition guitar and when you check the numbers only 1,962 being made for the whole world, then you know that you had better act fast to claim your own Epiphone 50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom Reissue...most Countries have already sold out

Body: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Neck Shape: 1960 s SlimTaper

Neck Joint: Glued In

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover: 2 Layer Black White

Scale Length: 24.75 in.

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with pearloid Oval inlays

Headstock: Dovewing 3 on a side with pearloid DOT inlay

Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini Humbucker

Neck Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Mini Humbuckers

Controls: Volume Bridge Pickup Volume Neck Pickup Tone Bridge Pickup Tone Neck Pickup 3 way Toggle pickup selector

Fingerboard Radius: 12

Frets: 22 medium jumbo

Bridge: LockTone tune o matic

Nut Width: 1 11 16

Hardware: Nickel

Machine Heads: Wilkinson vintage tuners with tulip buttons, 14:1 ratio

Pickguard: Butterfly shape; Clear and White with Vintage Foil E

Tailpiece: Tremotone

Knobs: Top hats with metal insert

1962 Collection Certificate of Authenticity

Presentation binder with collection photo

1962 Hard Case Reissue

Epiphone User s Manual

Truss Rod Wrench

Poster

Bumper Sticker

Serious Mojo

Epiphone

50th Anniversary 1962 Crestwood Custom