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GALLERY: Vintage Epiphones of the 1930s

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.

1930 Style 4 Archtop
"This Style 4 Archtop features a spruce carved-top, solid-maple arched back, double-dot inlay for the fret markers, and a V-contour maple neck. It has a moveable-bow saddle and ornate headstock, inlaid with ivory-colored leaves and blue and gold trim."