{"product_id":"2002-epiphone-elite-1963-es-335-dot-natural-w-open-book-headstock-case-tag-japan-terada","title":"2002 Epiphone Elite 1963 ES-335 Dot Natural w\/ Open Book Headstock, Case \u0026 Tag, Japan Terada","description":"Up for sale, a 2002 Epiphone Elite 1963 ES-335 Dot in showroom-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and owner’s manual. Produced at the Terada factory in Japan and designed as a premium spin on the ES-335 platform, this finely crafted Elite is an early example, dating to the brief window before the series was renamed to “Elitist.” Faithful to vintage spec, tonewoods include a semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock) and a slender mahogany neck capped with bound 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, while features include Grover Deluxe (Kluson-style) tuning machines and Gibson USA-made humbuckers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBut the feature that makes this Elite Epiphone exceedingly rare is the Gibson-style open book headstock carve. While virtually all of the Elite instruments had a different Epi headstock with the distinctive central “bump” at the top of the carve, a tiny percentage made only for the Japanese domestic market were manufactured with a Gibson-style open book shape as seen here.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe semi-hollow construction ensures a resonant, open acoustic response, providing an ideal platform for the Gibson USA-made 50S humbuckers. Wound in the PAF vein, these pickups are vital and distinct at each position on the switch, with a midrange-focused growl at the bridge and sweet, bell-like textures with plenty of meat at the neck. This Elite 1963 ES-335 Dot weighs 8lbs 6oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Slender ‘60s-style C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 24 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Headstock: Open book shape\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Grover Deluxe double-line (Kluson-style), greened keystone buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: T2-prefix (Terada, 2002)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Factory Markings: Epiphone Elite decal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: 50S humbucker x2 (Gibson USA-made)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Four-ply pickguard, gold reflector cap knobs, cream, switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\n-Label: “Epiphone Elite,” serialized\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExceptionally well-kept since new, there are just a couple tiny marks on the gloss Natural finish. The gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original hardshell case is included, along with the owner’s manual.","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595574624512,"sku":"T200313","price":2699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_34b08f49-6ec8-4eb5-ab23-8d0960ea29eb.jpg?v=1768342787","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2002-epiphone-elite-1963-es-335-dot-natural-w-open-book-headstock-case-tag-japan-terada","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}