Epiphone Sheraton Vintage Sunburst Original
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The Essentials to Know About the Epiphone Sheraton Guitar
- Mastered Hollowbody: semi-hollow body made of laminated maple with a maple center block to limit feedback and enhance stability on stage.
- Timeless Premium Look: multiple binding, gold hardware, and vintage-style Frequensator Split Trapeze tailpiece.
- Fast and Comfortable Neck: SlimTaper 60s C profile, 22 frets, Graph Tech nut for smooth feel and more reliable tuning.
- Versatile Mini-Humbuckers: the Epiphone ProBucker Mini-Humbuckers offer a wide range from clear articulation to rich crunch tones.
An Epiphone Icon at the Heart of Semi-Hollows
Among Epiphone's most iconic models, the Sheraton stands out as an elegant semi-hollow designed to blend classic aesthetics with modern efficiency. Returning in Vintage Sunburst and Natural finishes, it retains historic features (headstock adorned with the Epiphone logo and the "tree of life") while incorporating contemporary design choices such as the maple center block and locking bridge.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Sheraton is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive, comfortable, and credible guitar across many genres. It excels in blues, jazz, soul, indie, and classic rock, while remaining very comfortable with crunch and moderate overdrive. Its semi-hollow format provides responsiveness under the fingers, with a "lively" feel ideal for dynamic playing.
The Sound
The semi-hollow laminated maple body delivers precise attack and great definition, while the maple center block enhances sustain and helps control feedback, especially at high volumes. The ProBucker mini-humbuckers stand out with clarity superior to classic humbuckers, featuring present mids, clear highs, and tight lows: perfect for rich chords, clean jazz lines, and solos that cut through the mix. The 2 volume / 2 tone controls allow fine sculpting of the balance between the smooth neck pickup and the sharper bridge pickup.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This Sheraton comes with a Premium Gig Bag, ideal for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Type | semi-hollow electric guitar | Inlays | mother-of-pearl and walnut triangles |
| Body shape | Sheraton | Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Body material | laminated maple | Tailpiece | Frequensator Split Trapeze |
| Center block | maple | Tuners | Wilkinson |
| Binding | 7-ply top, 3-ply back, 3-ply headstock, and 3-ply neck | Knobs | gold top hats with gold inserts |
| Neck | mahogany | Plating | gold |
| Profile | SlimTaper 60s C | Neck pickup | Epiphone ProBucker Mini-Humbucker |
| Fingerboard material | Indian laurel | Bridge pickup | Epiphone ProBucker Mini-Humbucker |
| Scale length | 62.8 cm / 24.72" | Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Number of frets | 22 | Case | Premium Gig Bag |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Finishes | Vintage Sunburst, Natural |
| Nut | Graph Tech | ||
Questions frequently asked
What music styles suit the Epiphone Sheraton Vintage Sunburst Original?
This model is suitable for blues, jazz, soul, indie, and classic rock, with a response tailored for crunch and moderate overdrive.
Are the Sheraton's ProBucker mini-humbuckers appropriate for clean playing?
The two Epiphone ProBucker mini-humbuckers deliver clear trebles, tight lows, and pronounced mids. The neck pickup favors smooth tones, while the bridge pickup offers a sharper attack. The 2 volume and 2 tone controls allow for balancing their output.
Does the Sheraton hold up well at high volume without excessive feedback?
The maple center block enhances sustain and helps control feedback at high volume, while retaining the character of a semi-hollow laminated maple body.
What is the neck specification of this semi-hollow guitar?
The mahogany neck has a SlimTaper 60s C profile, with a 22-fret Indian laurel fingerboard. The scale length is 62.8 cm and the nut width with Graph Tech is 43 mm.
Is a case included with the Sheraton?
A Premium Gig Bag is included for carrying and protecting the instrument.
