This is an impressive example of the Epiphone Crestwood Custom, which was the second version of Gibson's "SG Standard" equivalent. From 1960 to late 1963, Epiphone solid-body guitars were manufactured with symmetrical double cutaway bodies and a Gibson-style 3-on-3 headstock. These Epiphone solid-body guitars are rare as they never achieved the same level of prestige or professional acceptance as their Gibson counterparts, despite being produced in the same factory.