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
Corpo
Corpo
Body Finish Cherry nitrocellulose finish
Body Mahogany
Forma Del Corpo Crestwood
Tipi di corpo Solidbody
Manico
Manico
Materiale della tastiera Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Tasti Medium Jumbo (re-fret)
Intarsi Celluloid oval
Joint Glued (set-neck) construction
Materiale del manico Mahogany
Materiale del capotasto Nylon (replaced)
Larghezza del capotasto 43.12mm / 1.7in
Profilo Slim D
Lunghezza della scala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elettronica
Elettronica
Pickup al ponte Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.20k)
Controlli 2 volume, 2 tone controls with Centralab potentiometers and Sprague ceramic disc capacitors
Pickup al manico Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.37k)
Jack di uscita 1/4"
Selettore del pickup 3-way selector switch
Hardware
Hardware
Ponti Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles (original rocker bridge in case)
Coperture del controllo Black
Manopole di controllo Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors
finish Nickel
Mounting Rings Black
Battipenna Clear plexiglass with white center stripe
Coperture per pickup Nickel
Parti in plastica Black
Bottoni della tracolla Aluminum
Tipo di interruttore Cream plastic
Switchwasher Black
Cordiere Epiphone Tremotone Vibrato tailpiece with rosewood insert
Truss Rod Adjustable
Copritruss 3-ply Epiphone cover
Meccaniche Aged reproduction Kluson Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners
Varie
Varie
Accessori Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0164
Custodie Modern Epiphone gray-and-blue hardshell case
Headstock Short Epiphone headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and cloud
Stringhe di forza 10-46
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Cherry
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, Cherry
Spedizione gratuita e veloce
Spedizione gratuita e veloce
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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
Corpo
Corpo
Body Finish Cherry nitrocellulose finish
Body Mahogany
Forma Del Corpo Crestwood
Tipi di corpo Solidbody
Manico
Manico
Materiale della tastiera Brazilian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Tasti Medium Jumbo (re-fret)
Intarsi Celluloid oval
Joint Glued (set-neck) construction
Materiale del manico Mahogany
Materiale del capotasto Nylon (replaced)
Larghezza del capotasto 43.12mm / 1.7in
Profilo Slim D
Lunghezza della scala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elettronica
Elettronica
Pickup al ponte Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.20k)
Controlli 2 volume, 2 tone controls with Centralab potentiometers and Sprague ceramic disc capacitors
Pickup al manico Patent Applied For mini humbucker (7.37k)
Jack di uscita 1/4"
Selettore del pickup 3-way selector switch
Hardware
Hardware
Ponti Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles (original rocker bridge in case)
Coperture del controllo Black
Manopole di controllo Black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors
finish Nickel
Mounting Rings Black
Battipenna Clear plexiglass with white center stripe
Coperture per pickup Nickel
Parti in plastica Black
Bottoni della tracolla Aluminum
Tipo di interruttore Cream plastic
Switchwasher Black
Cordiere Epiphone Tremotone Vibrato tailpiece with rosewood insert
Truss Rod Adjustable
Copritruss 3-ply Epiphone cover
Meccaniche Aged reproduction Kluson Deluxe single-line double-ring tuners
Varie
Varie
Accessori Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, new Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0164
Custodie Modern Epiphone gray-and-blue hardshell case
Headstock Short Epiphone headstock with mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and cloud
Stringhe di forza 10-46
