Epiphone Olympic (1963)

Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
Epiphone Olympic (1963)
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Epiphone Olympic (1963)

Regular price $3,450.00
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Weight

5lbs 11oz
Nut Width
1 11/16"
Scale Length
24 3/4"
Condition
Excellent

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One of the coolest variants of Gibson's Melody Maker format you're likely to encounter, this '63 Epiphone Olympic debunks the notion that these "student model" electrics can't hang with the big boys.

Why We Love This

1963 Epiphone Olympic just into the shop, dropping jaws left and right!

This is arguably the rarest iteration of the Olympic model (aka Melody Maker), featuring the very short-lived 3x3 headstock style that was shed in favor of the new 6-in-line headstock shape found on the entire solidbody Epiphone lineup nearing the end of 1963. It also features a 1 11/16" nut width along with an incredible neck carve that's one part early 60s and the other part late 50s.

Weighing in just under 5 3/4 lbs, this all-Mahogany "junior" is not only lightweight but very, very resonant. The addition of the MojoAxe wraparound bridge certainly doesn't hurt, but you can just feel the acoustic energy in this guitar! It seems to inject a touch more boldness into the original MM pickup while also maintaining that Fender-like sizzle those pickups give up.

It might not be surprising based on the photos, but this guitar is about as clean as you'll ever see one of these. Considering many fell into the hands of younger players and then soon after became a cheap option for up-and-coming guitarists eager to mod their guitars with humbuckers, etc., this Olympic slipped through the cracks and came out the other side essentially unscathed. It's really a "no excuses" example.

We celebrate its rarity and its playability equally, and recognize that this is probably one of the best values in a 60s Gibson-made electric you'll find.

Pre-Owned Instruments | Have Questions?
We take great care in accepting only the highest quality pre-owned instruments for resale in our shop, then carefully photograph and describe each instrument to ensure what you see on our site is exactly what you'll receive. Many of these instruments carry subtle signs of handling that can escape even the most discerning eye, so if you have questions about the condition of this instrument, we invite you to call us for an in-hand description. We're always happy to help!

Body

Style
Solidbody
Body
Mahogany
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Mahogany burst

Hardware

Pickups
Original Melody Maker single coil
Electronics
Original
Controls
Volume / Tone
Bridge
MojoAxe Wraparound (original included)
Tuners
Original Kluson
Pickguard
Original

Neck

Neck
Mahogany
Binding
None
Carve
Med/Full C .83-1.00"
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Radius
12"
Inlays
Dots
Frets
Original Med Jumbo
Nut
1 11/16" Bone
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other

Condition
Excellent
Serial #
137690
Weight
5lbs 11oz
Case
Aftermarket Fender Hardshell

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