In the early 20th century, Epiphone was known as one of New York''s premier archtop builders. See 14 exquisite examples of early works and learn how the company changed in the first three decades of the 20th Century.
"The Electar series (originally known as Electraphone) was introduced in 1935 to compete with Rickenbacker's successful electric models. This model had a 14.5""-wide, sunburst-finished, maple body along with a horseshoe-magnet pickup with individually adjustable pole pieces. The Electar line was a success, and Epiphone reported doubled sales by 1937. "
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