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1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Serial Number 42603

Shipped from Kalamazoo, Michigan, on January 5, 1962, this Crestwood Custom is an excellent example of Epiphone’s top-of-the-line solidbody electric. Like other instruments by Gibson and Epiphone, this contoured double-cutaway body shape was used across a range of models, including the Coronet and the Wilshire, but was set apart by its appointments, most notably mini humbucking pickups, a clear plexiglass pickguard with a center white stripe, and celluloid oval inlays.

The original cherry finish has faded to a muted maroon while still showcasing its original vibrant color underneath the hardware. There are nicks and dings throughout the body, with the most significant wear being a ding through the finish on the treble side waist. There are additional fading and light playwear along the back of the neck and edges of the headstock. A small crack extending from the edge of the body through the output jack was carefully glued and stabilized. Overall, this is a well-preserved Crestwood that has seen plenty of affectionate use throughout its life so far.

The neck is a slim D profile, fast and comfortable, measuring .76” at the 1st fret and .87” at the 12th. Thanks to an excellent refret and newly installed nut by the team at Gibson Repair & Restoration, this guitar is a fantastic player up and down the neck. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard is dark and rich, and the celluloid oval inlays have all been inspected and reglued as necessary.

The electronics remain untouched and original, featuring Centralab® potentiometers, Sprague ceramic disc capacitors, and Switchcraft® selector switch and output jack. The original pair of Patent Applied For mini humbuckers™ read 7.37k in the neck and 7.20k in the bridge. Tonally, they are mellow and clear, offering excellent articulation and great balance between the two positions.

The original Epiphone Tremotone tailpiece with rosewood insert remains in place—visually striking and emblematic of the era. While better known for its aesthetic appeal than for aggressive vibrato performance, it completes the guitar’s unmistakable early-60s look. This Crestwood retains its original set of “no wall” black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors in very good condition, with “volume” and “tone” lettering fully intact. The original rocker bridge had begun to sink and is included in the case. In its place is a Gibson Custom ABR-1 with a standard non-rocker base for added stability.

The nickel hardware is all lightly patinaed, and a matching aged set of reproduction Kluson® Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners is installed. This Crestwood Custom is balanced, resonant, responsive, and a joy to play.

The guitar ships in a modern Epiphone blue-and-gray case.

This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.

1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Serial Number 42603

Shipped from Kalamazoo, Michigan, on January 5, 1962, this Crestwood Custom is an excellent example of Epiphone’s top-of-the-line solidbody electric. Like other instruments by Gibson and Epiphone, this contoured double-cutaway body shape was used across a range of models, including the Coronet and the Wilshire, but was set apart by its appointments, most notably mini humbucking pickups, a clear plexiglass pickguard with a center white stripe, and celluloid oval inlays.

The original cherry finish has faded to a muted maroon while still showcasing its original vibrant color underneath the hardware. There are nicks and dings throughout the body, with the most significant wear being a ding through the finish on the treble side waist. There are additional fading and light playwear along the back of the neck and edges of the headstock. A small crack extending from the edge of the body through the output jack was carefully glued and stabilized. Overall, this is a well-preserved Crestwood that has seen plenty of affectionate use throughout its life so far.

The neck is a slim D profile, fast and comfortable, measuring .76” at the 1st fret and .87” at the 12th. Thanks to an excellent refret and newly installed nut by the team at Gibson Repair & Restoration, this guitar is a fantastic player up and down the neck. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard is dark and rich, and the celluloid oval inlays have all been inspected and reglued as necessary.

The electronics remain untouched and original, featuring Centralab® potentiometers, Sprague ceramic disc capacitors, and Switchcraft® selector switch and output jack. The original pair of Patent Applied For mini humbuckers™ read 7.37k in the neck and 7.20k in the bridge. Tonally, they are mellow and clear, offering excellent articulation and great balance between the two positions.

The original Epiphone Tremotone tailpiece with rosewood insert remains in place—visually striking and emblematic of the era. While better known for its aesthetic appeal than for aggressive vibrato performance, it completes the guitar’s unmistakable early-60s look. This Crestwood retains its original set of “no wall” black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors in very good condition, with “volume” and “tone” lettering fully intact. The original rocker bridge had begun to sink and is included in the case. In its place is a Gibson Custom ABR-1 with a standard non-rocker base for added stability.

The nickel hardware is all lightly patinaed, and a matching aged set of reproduction Kluson® Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners is installed. This Crestwood Custom is balanced, resonant, responsive, and a joy to play.

The guitar ships in a modern Epiphone blue-and-gray case.

This instrument has received a professional setup and thorough inspection from Gibson Certified Vintage and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Guitar Specifications

Cuerpo

Acabado del cuerpo Cherry nitrocellulose finish

Cuerpo Mahogany

Forma del cuerpo Crestwood

Estilos de cuerpo Solidbody

Mastil

Material del diapasón Brazilian rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm

Recuento de trastes 22

Trastes Medium Jumbo (re-fret)

Incrustaciones Celluloid oval

Union Glued (set-neck) construction

Material del mastil Mahogany

Material de la cejilla Nylon (replaced)

Ancho de la cejilla 43.12mm / 1.7in

Perfil Slim D

Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electrónica

Pastilla de puente Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.20k)

Controles 2 volume, 2 tone controls with Centralab potentiometers and Sprague ceramic disc capacitors

Pastilla de mástil Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.37k)

Conector de salida 1/4"

Pastilla de diapasón 3-way selector switch

Hardware

Puentes Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles (original rocker bridge in case)

Cubiertas de controles Black

Controles Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors

finish Nickel

Marco de pastilla Black

Golpeadores Clear plexiglass with white center stripe

Cubierta de pastilla Nickel

Partes plásticas Black

Botones de correa Aluminum

Selector de pastillas Cream plastic

Cubierta del selector Black

Cordales Epiphone Tremotone Vibrato tailpiece with rosewood insert

Alma Adjustable

Cubierta del alma 3-ply Epiphone cover

Clavijeros Aged reproduction Kluson Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners

Miscelánea

Accesorios Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty

Model: GCVP0164

Estuche Modern Epiphone gray-and-blue hardshell case

Headstock Short Epiphone headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and cloud

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Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Cherry

Name: Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Cherry
Brand: Gibson Certified Vintage
SKU: GCVP0164
Price: 9499.00 USD
Availability: InStock