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The Epiphone Chris Stapleton Frontier in detail
About the artist
Kentucky native Chris Stapleton is one of the most popular country musicians and is widely respected. He is a successful composer and artist who works across genres and has won many Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards. At the age of 23, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a country musician. At first he was only signed as a songwriter. Over the years he became extremely successful with it, writing for many well-known musicians. With his debut single What Are You Listening To? He had a minor radio success on country stations in 2013. His solo debut album Traveler was released in 2015. The album went to number one on both the country and official charts and sold over two million copies. The single Tennessee Whiskey was also a country number one hit. Seven other singles also hit the country charts. He was nominated four times at the 2016 Grammy Awards, including in the Album of the Year catagory . He eventually won two country awards for the album and single Traveler . Since then, Chris Stapleton has been an integral part of the country music world.
The perfect partner for a voice full of soul
Made in the USA, the Epiphone Frontier is the perfect partner for Chris Stapleton's soulful voice. The Epiphone Frontier features a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and maple bottom and sides. This wood combination gives the Frontier the acoustic sound that Chris Stapleton loves and is known for: woody, clear and balanced. It is therefore not only at home in country, but is also ideal for other styles. Two double-engraved oversized pickguards with a lariat and cactus motif provide a classic frontier look. This special optics is underlined by the slotted rectangle fingerboard inlays made of mother of pearl.
The experienced luthiers and craftsmen at Epiphone Guitars in Bozeman, Montana, USA only make a total of 300 pieces of this very special limited edition .
Stylishly packaged
Of course, the including also includes a custom hard-shell case. This model is based on the design of the guitar and is visually impressive with a pink lining and decorative ornaments on the outside. Of course, the stylish Hardcase does not lack stability. It is also made in the USA.
Sound check
The exciting look of the Epiphone Chris Stapleton Signature Frontier is something very special, but of course the real country sound shouldn't be missing either. You can see for yourself the clear, balanced and woody sound of the Epiphone Frontier in the video below. Check it out!
Features
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Fretboard: Rosewood
Warm, dark, balanced sound, good resonance. -
Top: Spruce
Brighter sound and better projection. -
Saddle width search: Middle (43 - 46 mm)
Medium to wide nut width for comfortable gripping and plucking. -
Neck: Mahogany
Warmer sound, less brightness/treble, more sustain. -
Back / Sides: Maple
Bright, clear tones with a strong midrange
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of origin: USA
- Strings thickness ex factory: .012 - .053
- Body shape: Dove
- Construction / Acoustic: Solid
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Cutaway: no
- Top: Thermo Aged Sitka Spruce
- Back / Sides: AA Figured Maple
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle/Cross piece inlay: Bone
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fretboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Slotted Rectangle
- Nut width: 43,8 mm
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Pickup Details: L.R. Baggs Element Active System
- Pre-amp system: L.R. Baggs Element Active System - VTC
- Controls: Volume- and Tone-Control;
- Color/ Finish: Frontier Burst
- Includes: Hardcase
When you think of Epiphone , you immediately think of Gibson, as the manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and accessories has been part of the company since 1957. Epiphone mainly offers instruments from the low to mid-price segment. This means that beginners also have the opportunity to buy electric guitar and bass classics such as Les Paul, SG, Explorer, Firebird, ES-335 or Thunderbird for little money. There are also instruments from the old days of Epiphone, Casino, Wildkat, Riviera and Wilshire. Beginners should take a closer look at Epiphone 's entry-level sets in the areas of electric guitar, western guitar and electric bass.
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