| 1928 Model 4 Flat Top
This rare Epiphone Model 4 Flat
Top features a unique, eye-catching headstock veneer as well as staggered
string pegs. This fine example of early Epiphone craftsmanship also features
an arched back. Serial numbered 673, this instrument would have been built
in 1928 at the Long Island City, NY plant. The photos at the bottom of the
page are believed to have been taken at that facility.
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| Detail |
Material |
Notes |
| Top |
Spruce |
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| Body Binding |
Pyralin |
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| Back |
Laminated Maple |
Arched Back |
| Back Binding |
Pyralin |
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| Sides |
Maple |
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| Rosette |
Pyralin |
14-ply |
| Pickguard |
Celluloid |
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| Headblock |
Mahogany |
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| Top Inner Bracing |
Spruce |
X-Bracing |
| Kerfing |
Mahogany |
Rims have canvas
straps. |
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| Headstock |
Maple |
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| Veneer |
Plastic |
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| Tuners |
Metal |
3-per side |
| Worm Gear |
Brass |
Exposed |
| Buttons |
Ivory |
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| Neck |
Maple |
Pyralin glued on heel. 25.5"
Scale |
| Nut |
Bone |
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| Frets |
Nickel Silver |
20 Frets |
| Fingerboard |
Rosewood |
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| Inlay |
Mother of Pearl |
3, 5, 7, 9, 12 |
| Binding |
Pyralin |
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| Trussrod |
None |
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| Bridge |
Ebony |
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| Saddle |
Bone |
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| String Pegs |
Maple |
Staggered |
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