{"product_id":"vintage-1972-75-epiphone-et-278-black-with-gig-bag","title":"Vintage 1972-75 Epiphone ET-278 Black With Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/vintage_and_used.png?v=1742598156\" alt=\"Used And Vintage\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBuilt by the famed Matsumoku industrial plant from 1972 to 1975, the Epiphone ET-278 was on the market as  an affordable, high-quality instrument. Combining older Epiphone body shapes with Japanese-made hardware and a lower price tag, the ET-278 was considered a right bargain in it’s day.  It still is - we just took this one in are quickly falling in love with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eUnlike older American-made Epiphones, the ET-278 featured a bolt-on neck. It stood out from its sibling models (the ET-270 and ET-275) by featuring two humbucking pickups, a rich ebony finish, and decorative binding on the neck and headstock.  The ET-278 was discontinued around 1975 and was eventually phased out entirely by the end of 1975 to make way for new models in the ET series.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other models in the ET series used newer shapes, the ET-278 stepped back in time. It revived the offset double-cutaway body shapes from classic 1960s Epiphone models like the Crestwood and Wilshire.  Kurt Cobain is the most famous guitarist associated with the 1970s Japanese-made Epiphone ET series, specifically the similar ET-270 - the the sunburst sister model to the ET-278 - which he used during the early Bleach era, circa 1990.  Because the models share the same body shapes, woods, and hardware, players and collectors often group them together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just took this one in, which plays great and of course sounds sweet.  It's suprising versatile for a variety of styles.  It came to us with the bridge fixed and no trem arm, so there won't be any dive bombing but let's be real - that's not why someone would want this guitar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe techs in our shop have set it up to play perfectly, and a gig bag is included.  It's in great shape considering it's age, with normal player wear, and the vibe to be expected for something over 50 years old.  Overall, this is a great score!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49881823838451,"sku":"80EPI059","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img45968.jpg?v=1783618188","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.com\/products\/vintage-1972-75-epiphone-et-278-black-with-gig-bag","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}