It was described as follows in the 1971 Pick Epiphone brochure:
This thin double–cutaway model with twin pickups produces clear, distinctive tones. The slim, fast, low-action neck allows easy access to upper register. Features: Double-cutaway thin body with multiple binding, twin pickups with adjustable polepieces, slim, fast, low-action adjustable neck, high gloss cherry red finish, select hardwood top, rims and back. Adjustable precision bridge, rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, vibrola tailpiece, deluxe machine heads, chrome plated parts. 15 3/4" wide, 18 3/4" long, 1 7/8" thin; 25 1/2" scale, 22 frets.
Electric guitar advertisements originally published from 1970 onwards. Click on the images for larger copies. Check out other vintage Epiphone advertisements
Epiphone EA-250 - 7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices (1970)
November 1970. More big names by Rosetti. Production of Epiphones moved from America to Japan in 1969/70, in an attempt to save costs and reduce prices in a marketplace being bombarded with oversea...
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Epiphone EA-250 - 7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices (1971)
This British Epiphone advertisement was posted by UK-distributor Rosetti in February 1971. It features three of seven new Japanese models available from late 1970. The image shows the 6830 Jumbo ac...
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