Epiphone Frontier USA Collection Antique Natural

With the Epiphone Frontier USA Collection Antique Natural, the traditional manufacturer Epiphone revives one of its Western guitar classics of the 1950s/1960s. With numerous appointments, the detailed square-shoulder dreadnought gives the impression that it is one of the coveted models that were produced in the legendary Kalamazoo factory at the time. The handcrafted guitar combines selected tonewoods and high-quality hardware that are perfectly matched down to the last detail. The instrument features a solid construction, a handmade Scalloped-X bracing, a lovingly designed "Lariat and Cactus" pickguard and an L.R. Baggs VTC pick up system. In addition, a sturdy Epiphone case is included.

Construction and woods

Thanks to its extensive square-shoulder construction, the dreadnought guitar produces a very powerful and warm sound that is strong and defined in the bass and midrange frequencies. This makes the Frontier perfect for vocal accompaniment and expressive strumming. A spruce top and a body made of curly maple help here, which in combination with a gauzy nitrocellulose finish and the flat bracing create an almost attack of the tones. At the same time, the flat mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and a Round "C" profile promises a comfortable grip across all 20 frets.

Hardware and Design

To generate a clean intonation on the 648 mm long scale the 43,8 mm wide nut and the compensated saddle are made of bone. Furthermore, golden Gotoh keystone tuners guarantee precise tuning of the 6 steel strings and accentuate the design. The fretboard of the acoustic guitar is marked with extensive slotted rectangle inlays of mother-of-pearl, which serve as orientation and create a very harmonious contrast to the rough-grained rosewood. The large pickguard is undoubtedly the highlight of this thoroughly successful dreadnought guitar, as it is decorated with a fine, multi-colored "Lariat and Cactus" engraving.

Electronics

For extensive functionality, the manufacturer equips the Epiphone Frontier USA Collection Antique Natural with a high-quality L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system, which perfectly conveys the charm of the instrument even when amplified. A volume and a tone pot in the sound hole allow the instrument to be conveniently adjusted individually while still retaining its venerable appearance. The active system is powered by a 9V block battery, which is fixed inside the guitar.