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.
Guitar Specifications
Corps
Corps
Finition du corps Cherry nitrocellulose finish
Corps Mahogany
Forme du corps Crestwood
Styles de corps Solidbody
Manche
Manche
Matériau de la touche Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Nombre de frettes 22
Frettes Medium Jumbo (re-fret)
Incrustations Celluloid oval
Jonction corps/manche Glued (set-neck) construction
Matériau du manche Mahogany
Matériau du sillet de tete Nylon (replaced)
Largeur du sillet de tete 43.12mm / 1.7in
Profil Slim D
Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in
Électronique
Électronique
Micro chevalet Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.20k)
Les contrôles 2 volume, 2 tone controls with Centralab potentiometers and Sprague ceramic disc capacitors
Micro manche Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.37k)
Prise de sortie Jack 1/4"
Sélecteur de micro 3-way selector switch
Hardware
Hardware
Chevalets Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles (original rocker bridge in case)
Finition des contrôles Black
Boutons de contrôle Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors
finish Nickel
Entourage Micros Black
Pickguards Clear plexiglass with white center stripe
Capots Micros Nickel
Pièces en plastique Black
Boutons De Sangle Aluminum
Bouton du sélecteur micros Cream plastic
Entourage du sélecteur de micro Black
Cordiers Epiphone Tremotone Vibrato tailpiece with rosewood insert
Tige de réglage Truss Rod Adjustable
Cache Truss Rod 3-ply Epiphone cover
Mécaniques Aged reproduction Kluson Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners
Divers
Divers
Accessoires Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0164
Etuis Modern Epiphone gray-and-blue hardshell case
Headstock Short Epiphone headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and cloud
Taille des cordes 10-46
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Cherry
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Cherry
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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.
Guitar Specifications
Corps
Corps
Finition du corps Cherry nitrocellulose finish
Corps Mahogany
Forme du corps Crestwood
Styles de corps Solidbody
Manche
Manche
Matériau de la touche Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Nombre de frettes 22
Frettes Medium Jumbo (re-fret)
Incrustations Celluloid oval
Jonction corps/manche Glued (set-neck) construction
Matériau du manche Mahogany
Matériau du sillet de tete Nylon (replaced)
Largeur du sillet de tete 43.12mm / 1.7in
Profil Slim D
Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in
Électronique
Électronique
Micro chevalet Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.20k)
Les contrôles 2 volume, 2 tone controls with Centralab potentiometers and Sprague ceramic disc capacitors
Micro manche Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.37k)
Prise de sortie Jack 1/4"
Sélecteur de micro 3-way selector switch
Hardware
Hardware
Chevalets Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles (original rocker bridge in case)
Finition des contrôles Black
Boutons de contrôle Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors
finish Nickel
Entourage Micros Black
Pickguards Clear plexiglass with white center stripe
Capots Micros Nickel
Pièces en plastique Black
Boutons De Sangle Aluminum
Bouton du sélecteur micros Cream plastic
Entourage du sélecteur de micro Black
Cordiers Epiphone Tremotone Vibrato tailpiece with rosewood insert
Tige de réglage Truss Rod Adjustable
Cache Truss Rod 3-ply Epiphone cover
Mécaniques Aged reproduction Kluson Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners
Divers
Divers
Accessoires Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0164
Etuis Modern Epiphone gray-and-blue hardshell case
Headstock Short Epiphone headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and cloud
Taille des cordes 10-46
