Essential Information About the Epiphone Masterbilt Sheraton Gem Archer Signature "Cherry Red" Guitar
- Semi-hollow Masterbilt with a maple center block for excellent sustain and resistance to feedback.
- Two Gibson USA Mini Humbuckers wired with high-end components (CTS, Mallory, Switchcraft) for precise and musical response.
- Vintage comfort: one-piece mahogany neck, 1960s "C" profile, rosewood fingerboard, and 22 frets.
- Premium finish Vintage Gloss, gold hardware, Grover Rotomatic tuners, and included hard case.
A Sheraton Masterbilt Endorsed by Gem Archer
The Sheraton is an original Epiphone design launched in 1958. This
Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton edition is directly inspired by the historic model gifted by Noel Gallagher and still used by Gem. It features the luxurious Sheraton aesthetic and the high standards of the "Inspired by Gibson Custom" models with the Double Diamond engraved on the back of the headstock, creating a signature instrument faithful to the original spirit.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for
intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a versatile semi-hollow, it excels in
britpop,
indie rock,
blues,
soul, and
jazz. The 1960s "C" neck profile and balanced craftsmanship also make it accessible to motivated players looking for a first high-end guitar capable of evolving with them on stage and in the studio.
Sound
The
Gibson USA Mini Humbuckers deliver a bright attack, clear highs, and defined mids, with less muddy low end than a full-sized humbucker. The
5-ply maple/poplar body adds brightness and projection, while the
maple center block extends sustain and limits feedback at high volume. The
ABR-1 bridge + trapeze tailpiece adds warmth and nice openness to chords. Independent
2 volume / 2 tone controls and the
3-position selector switch allow you to go from sparkling clean to tight crunch, then to precise and punchy leads.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To respect the 24.75" scale length and maintain the original balance, choose
nickel electric strings gauge 10-46 (or 9-46 for a softer feel). A
standard strap (50?60 mm) fits the original strap buttons. Add a quality
6.35 mm jack cable and, for maintenance, a
bi-directional case humidifier suitable for the included hard case. A
clip capo for electric guitar will suit the "C" profile neck.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: Sheraton
- Construction: Semi-hollowbody with center block
- Wood: 5-ply laminated Maple/Poplar
- Center block: Maple
- Binding: 7-ply on top, 3-ply on back and headstock, 5-ply on fingerboard
- Body finish: Vintage Gloss "Cherry Red"
Neck
- Neck: One-piece mahogany
- Profile: 1960s "C"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
- Nut width: 1.65" / 42 mm
- Frets: 22 medium jumbo
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl blocks and abalone triangles
- Headstock: 1960s style angled, historic Epiphone logo, and mother-of-pearl tree of life
Electronics
- Neck pickup: Gibson USA Mini Humbucker
- Bridge pickup: Gibson USA Mini Humbucker
- Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones (CTS 500k potentiometers, Mallory capacitors)
- Selector: 3-position Switchcraft
- Output: 6.35 mm Switchcraft jack
Miscellaneous
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Raised trapeze with diamond pattern
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with "Milk Bottle" buttons
- Pickguard: 5-ply Tortoise Sheraton Historic with gold "E" logo
- Control knobs: Black hats with gold inserts
- Hardware: Gold
- Orientation: Right and left-handed
- Case: Included hard case
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