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. Read Less This particular Crestwood Custom was produced in 1962 and features the same cherry finish on both the body and neck as the more common SG model. All hardware is nickel-plated and includes two PAF mini-humbucking pickups, an early no-wire ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge, and a long Epiphone Trem-O-Tone vibrato with a rosewood block insert. The pickguard is an unusual "half-clear" design with a shaded center and an Epiphone "E" logo. The knobs, switch, and Kluson tuners are identical to those found on the Gibson-branded SG. This guitar is all original throughout and comes with a period correct chipboard case or the option of a hiscox flight case.