Epiphone Byron 1951

Positioned as an affordable alternative within the Epiphone lineup, it nevertheless boasted solid craftsmanship and a beautiful tone. With its arched spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the Byron delivered a warm, resonant tone perfectly suited to the jazz and blues music of the time. The model was produced for only a few years, making the Byron a relatively rare sight in the vintage guitar world. 

This 1951 Byron features a two-piece, glued-in arched spruce top combined with mahogany back and sides, delivering a rich, full tone. The three-piece mahogany and maple neck has a comfortable V-profile with a compound radius of 7.25" to 10" on the rosewood fingerboard, enhancing its playability. The guitar features an adjustable rosewood bridge and a trapeze tailpiece, while the cello-style F-holes and white binding complete the classic archtop aesthetic. The dark cherry sunburst finish gives the guitar a timeless look. 

This Epiphone Byron is in very good condition, and has seen its fair share of wear and tear over the years, including an overspray and repaired cracks on the top. The guitar has also undergone a refret and neck reset, making it play excellently again. Despite these repairs, the guitar retains its authentic vintage character and delivers a beautiful, resonant tone. The guitar was purchased by the Dutch Archtop Museum in June 2010 from Alex Gray of Southampton, Massachusetts, and comes in a vintage hardshell case.