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The Epiphone Emperor Swingster excels in a wide range of genres, including jazz, blues, rockabilly, country and rock. This hollowbody has a 5-ply layered maple body, mahogany neck with a comfortable and fast-playing SlimTaper profile, Indian laurel fretboard with block inlays, mother-of-pearl Epiphone and Tree of Life inlays on the large Clipped Dove Wing headstock, Grover Rotomatic tuning machines and two Epiphone SwingBucker pickups, each with a dedicated volume and tone control.

The Emperor Swingers has push/pull switches built into each volume control to provide series/parallel switching for the pickups, and along with the 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, give you a broad selection of tonal options. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge is mounted on a pinned wooden base, so it won't move out of place when you use the licensed Bigsby vibrato with wire handle. Available in Forest Green Metallic with gold hardware, or Black Aged Gloss and DeltaBlue Metallic finishes with nickel hardware.
Epiphone Emperor Swingster Hollowbody Electric Guitar Black Aged Gloss
Epiphone Emperor Swingster Hollowbody Electric Guitar Black Aged Gloss
Epiphone Emperor Swingster Hollowbody Electric Guitar Black Aged Gloss

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  • Layered maple top and body
  • Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
  • Indian laurel fretboard with 22 frets
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Licensed Bigsby vibrato with wire handle
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners
  • Dual SwingBucker humbucking pickups
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Body
  • Body type: Single Cutaway Hollowbody
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Maple
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim Taper
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.7"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Fingerboard
  • Material: Indian laurel
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width/material: 1.69"/Bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Pinned
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby
  • Tuning machines: Sealed High-ratio
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia

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3.25

4 Reviews

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Amazing Value
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing2
  3. Small Venues2
  4. Recording1
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz3
  2. Craftsmanship1
  3. Flat Sound1
  4. blemmish on f hole1
  5. something going on with the neck . hard to play.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Tone3
  3. Good Feel2
  4. Solid Electronics2
  5. Good Pick Up1

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • got burned

    1

    submitteda year ago

    bysteve

    fromPuyallup Wa.

    I knew I was screwed when GC sent it in a Taylor box . a blemished demo from Florida that never has played right. I'm sick of it ,I'm going to give it away. i'm

  • Might be my new rockabilly guitar favorite

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byLarry

    fromSeattle

    Bought at GC. Came with two high Frets, lots of buzz and very sharp fret edges. After GC setup it plays great and the Frets won't cut you. GC is submitting claim to epiphone to see if they will cover the cost. Not happy about the initial condition and repair cost, but very happy with the end result.

  • Amazing Value

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byKEVIN

    fromSioux Falls SD

    I am normally a Metal player but from the first moment I picked up the Emperor Swingster, It totally changed my style. The thing plays and sounds phenominal. I currently play it through a Fender Blues Jr

  • Epiphone QC still dubious

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byPat P

    fromCentral VA

    It was gre5out of the box. Setup seemed good, action was nice and low. Then, a month later, I changed strings. I now have a buzz on the first fret of the A (technically the 2nd is the culprit but fretting then1st reveals it) After a bunch of checking and adjusting, I can only assume that the nut was slotted too deep for the A, and instead of starting over with a new nut, they shimmed the slot. This shim fell out when I changed the strings and viola! Fret buzz. My fault for trusting Epiphone after their recent history of QC issues. I won't make the mistake again and now have to pay a luthier to replace the nut.

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  • submitted6 days ago

    asked byCasey

    fromKansas City, Missouri

    where is the guitar made?

    where is the guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byFrontier City

    fromSioux Falls, SD

    Is there a specific case that you would recommend?

    Is there a specific case that you would recommend?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Gretsch Guitars G6241 Deluxe Black Case Black

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byKent

    fromLouisville Kentucky

    How long does it take to get an new epiphone swingster from endonesia?

    How long does it take to get an new epiphone swingster from endonesia?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byNoah

    fromWoodhaven Michigan

    Does this guitar come with a hard shell or soft shell case?

    Does this guitar come with a hard shell or soft shell case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromMillsap, Texas

    What case fits this guitar

    What case fits this guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Epiphone Emperor Hardshell Guitar Case