Sorrentino Avon 1934

These Sorrentino archtops were comparable in quality and price to their Epiphone counterparts, but had one key difference: the absence of a truss rod in the neck. A total of six different Sorrentino models were made, and a rare Sorrentino brochure suggests that Epiphone also produced mandolins under this brand, although no known examples exist. Sorrentino guitars are now exceptionally rare and are considered fascinating pieces of Epiphone history. 

This Sorrentino Avon features walnut back and sides and a two-piece arched spruce top, resulting in a warm and resonant tone. The three-piece mahogany and maple neck has a comfortable C-profile with a compound radius of 10" to 16" on the rosewood fingerboard, which features elegant pearloid notched diamond inlays. The white binding on both the body and neck, combined with the cello-style F-holes and sunburst finish, gives the guitar a classic archtop look. The adjustable rosewood bridge and trapeze tailpiece complete the traditional look. 

This Sorrentino Avon is in excellent condition and has retained its authentic character. The guitar is equipped with Waverly open-gear tuners and comes in a vintage hardshell case. The guitar was acquired by the Dutch Archtop Museum in July 2012 from Gordysmusic in Ferndale, Michigan, and is a wonderful example of Epiphone's alternative branding strategy from the 1930s.