{"product_id":"1994-epiphone-frontier-ft110-limited-edition-63-vintage-reissue-dreadnought-gibson-usa-made-w-case-tags-yamano","title":"1994 Epiphone Frontier FT110 Limited Edition '63 Vintage Reissue Dreadnought, Gibson USA-made w\/ Case \u0026 Tags, Yamano","description":"Up for sale, a 1994 Epiphone Frontier FT110 Limited Edition ‘63 vintage reissue in exceptional condition, complete with the original hardshell case and factory documentation. This early recreation of a 1963-65 Frontier was crafted at the Gibson factory in Bozeman, MT; according to guitar guru George Gruhn, while the run was planned to feature 350 pieces, only 30 were ever produced. As such, this is among the rarest Gibson\/Epiphone reissues of the last few decades, with vintage spec features including correct headstock inlay placement, notched block inlay, cactus-and-rope pickguard, upper-belly bridge, Gibson Deluxe nickel-plated tuners, and gloss nitro lacquer finish. This particular Frontier (#12 of 30\/350) was ordered by Gibson's Japanese distributor Yamano, and Gibson's USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered among their best, featuring the highest quality woods hand-picked for Gibson's discerning Japanese audience.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis square shoulder dreadnought features an X-braced Sitka spruce top, flame maple back and sides, a one-piece mahogany neck, and bound Indian rosewood fingerboard. This Frontier has a broad, clear tone, balancing articulation and warmth. The trebles are sparkling and punchy, while the wound strings have both a booming kick and percussive cut. The string-to-string balance is very impressive, and the instrument is a very satisfying strummer with tons of projection. Weighing 4lbs 8oz, this Frontier has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Shape: Modified soft V, ideal heft, measuring .830” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Fretboard: Bound Indian rosewood, notched block inlay\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the B and High E strings on frets 1-4\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Nut: 1 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, greened keystone buttons\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Wood: Sitka spruce top, flame maple back\/sides\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Bracing: X-braced\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Bridge: Indian rosewood, tall saddle\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Plastics: One-ply dark tortoise pickguard with cactus-and-rope silkscreen\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Serialization Blue rectangular Epiphone label (#12 of 350)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe gloss nitro lacquer finish exhibits subtle vertical checking in a select few areas, and the dark walnut finish on the back and rims has just enough transparency to showcase curly flame figuring. Cosmetic wear is limited to a few light scuffs and minor marks on the back, and subtle stand rash on the profile carve just forward of the heel. There is also a cleanly doweled forward strap button hole on the neck heel.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe original Epiphone-branded black tolex hardshell case with purple plush interior is included, along with the Gibson\/Yamano manual and Gibson-branded factory checklist.","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45183948783872,"sku":"93553028","price":4699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_e2bfdf4c-d8b6-49b3-8b56-f28719b89764.jpg?v=1751549385","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1994-epiphone-frontier-ft110-limited-edition-63-vintage-reissue-dreadnought-gibson-usa-made-w-case-tags-yamano","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}