Epiphone Triumph Natural 1947 Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

This item is offered for sale to UK BUYERS ONLY.

This is an Epiphone Triumph Hollow-Body Electric Guitar in Natural finish. Built in the USA in 1947, this incredible piece of history is constructed using a Solid Quatersawn Bookmatched Spruce top, a Solid Figured Maple back, Rock Maple sides, a 5-piece Rock Maple neck, and a 20-fret Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include a Frequensator tailpiece, “Epsilon-logo” tuners, and a Brazilian Rosewood bridge. The guitar is fitted with a DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1100 pickup with pickguard-mounted controls for volume, tone, and a boost switch.

Designed in the height of the Big Band/Swing era, the Triumph was Epiphone’s most popular professional-level guitar until the original company closed in the 1950’s. This guitar is truly a Triumph by name, and by nature, proving that well-built instruments do stand the test of time. Bursting with character and mojo, this guitar is sure to inspire whoever is lucky enough to be it’s next owner.

This Epiphone Triumph has a Classic Light ‘V’-shaped neck that might seem intimidating at first but is actually incredibly comfortable and fills the hand well without being overly cumbersome. The guitar has been carved beautifully with it’s shape feeling very familiar in both the seated and standing positions. The rounder radius makes playing chords an absolute breeze up and down the neck. The playability of this guitar is a prime example of how excellent build quality can stand the test of time.

Acoustically, the hollow-body construction of this instrument produces an open and airy tone, with the naturally aged wood of the body resonating beautifully for a rich and distinctive sound which cannot be easily imitated. The DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1100 pickup produces a strong, dark low end which adds a depth and character to the sound, and is well complemented by the open and clear midrange. The top end is unpronounced, producing a sound that is perfect for jazzy lead lines. The boost button adds a significant amount of volume when engaged, making it perfect for boosting your solos whilst not tampering with your desired tone.