{"product_id":"vintage-epiphone-crestwood-custom-usa-1966","title":"Vintage Epiphone Crestwood Custom - USA 1966","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is an Epiphone Crestwood Custom from the classic Kalamazoo era, a rare USA-built solid-body guitar representing the peak of Epiphone production following Gibson’s acquisition of the brand in 1959. Built in the same Kalamazoo factory as Gibson instruments, these guitars share the same craftsmanship, materials, and build quality as pre-Norlin-era Gibsons, making them highly sought-after vintage instruments today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features dual mini-humbucker pickups, delivering a bright, focused and articulate tone with strong midrange presence, sitting between the clarity of single coils and the warmth of full-sized humbuckers. The neck-through mahogany construction enhances sustain and resonance, while the Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and slim-to-medium neck profile provide smooth playability and easy access across the entire fretboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar shows honest player wear consistent with its age, including cracks to the pickup rings, a split in the pickguard, replaced knobs, and a missing tuner bushing on the high E string. Despite this, it remains structurally solid and fully playable, with frets in good condition and a comfortable low action up the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonically, the mini-humbuckers deliver excellent clarity and definition with a tight, punchy response, offering vintage-voiced cleans and a snappy midrange that works beautifully for blues, rock, and clean rhythm playing. The guitar retains strong resonance and dynamic response, making it a rewarding and expressive player’s instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to own a genuine Kalamazoo-built Epiphone Crestwood Custom from one of the brand’s most important eras. Comes with a non-original hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Epiphone Crestwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany with Brazilian Rosewood fretboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brazilian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gibson Mini Humbucker (front and bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Replacement Tune-o-Matic with steel saddles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kluson Deluxe Single Line\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: OHSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838949679423,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G10623266","price":2625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Vintage_Epiphone_Crestwood_Custom_-_USA_1966.jpg?v=1782094894","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-epiphone-crestwood-custom-usa-1966","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}