Epiphone Zenith 1939

The model became a favorite among professional musicians and remains one of the most respected guitars from this period. This 1939 Zenith features the refined specifications that were standard from 1934 onward, particularly the walnut back and sides and the characteristic stickpin inlay on the headstock, a detail that makes the model instantly recognizable. 

The walnut back and sides were a deliberate choice by Epiphone, which distinguished itself from other manufacturers by using this wood. Walnut offers a warm, mellow tone with sufficient body and sustain for both rhythm and lead playing. Combined with the two-piece carved spruce top and the three-piece mahogany/maple neck, this instrument delivers a tone that is fuller and more direct than many of its American competitors. The V-shaped neck and rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl dot inlays give this guitar its classic elegance, while the Grover tuners and adjustable rosewood bridge keep everything in place. 

This Zenith has had an overspray on the body and neck, and has also undergone a neck reset during its life, a common service for instruments of this age. Otherwise, the guitar is in excellent condition with its beautiful shiny lacquer and carries its history with it in elegant playwear and patina. For collectors and players seeking an authentic archtop from Epiphone's golden age, this is an instrument with true character and heritage.