Epiphone Triumph Regent 1953

In 1941, Epiphone added a cutaway version to the series, the Regent, making the instrument suitable for soloists who required greater neck mobility. This 1953 Triumph Regent represents a moment when the model was fully developed: an instrument of great ambition, with uncompromising details. 

The birdseye maple back and sides are remarkably refined, with a grain that is subtle yet unmistakable. Epiphone deliberately used this rarer tonewood for its top models, and here's why: the combination with the Sitka spruce top produces a tone that is brighter and faster to the touch than many contemporary competitors. The Frequensator tailpiece was Epiphone's innovative answer to intonation problems and works in conjunction with the adjustable ebony bridge for optimal tonal balance. The Soft V-neck and rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl slotted diamonds offer both playing comfort and elegance. 

This Regent from 1953 is in excellent condition. The guitar has ondergone an overspray, but retains its authenticity where it matters most: the original Epiphone tuners with marbeloid buttons and the Frequensator tailpiece are still present. The bridge has been replaced, a logical change for a guitar of this age. The museum purchased the instrument November 2010 online from James Brown, Guitar Emporium, Bardstown Road, Louisville, USA. For collectors and musicians seeking an Epiphone from the heyday of the 1950s, this Triumph Regent offers both prestige and playing pleasure.