- Includes cutaway and Shadow's new Performer Tuner preamp system.
- 20 Medium Jumbo Frets.
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top.
- Select Mahogany Body.
The Epiphone AJ-220SCE may be the best value in the
acoustic/electric guitar industry today. Since the introduction
in 1998 of Epiphone's Advanced Jumbo acoustics, the AJ-220SCE
carries on the tradition of unequaled quality and performance for
far less than you would expect to pay.
That Legendary "Advanced Jumbo" Sound
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In 1936, Gibson introduced the "Advance Jumbo" (AJ) acoustic
guitar. With it's one-inch wider 16" lower bout, rounded or
sloped shoulder dreadnought shape and a 25.5" scale length, the
AJ was a powerful flat-top referred to in later Gibson literature
as an "acoustic cannon." Today, this legendary design is carried
over with Epiphone's new AJ-220SCE acoustic guitar.
Balanced Tone that Rings Like a Bell
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With it's bell-like shape featuring a larger lower bout and
smaller, round upper bout, the AJ has a very focused and balanced
tone. The bass is deep, rich and loud while the highs have a
crispness and brilliance that cuts through. Most noticeable
however, is the clear mid-range that's never muddy like the
typical square-shouldered dreadnought. The result is an AJ
acoustic guitar that's often been described as the perfect
instrument for the soloist or singer/songwriter with a sound that
blends with vocals. And, it's generous and elegant Venetian
cutaway enables you to access the upper frets with ease.
Premium Electronics
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The AJ-220SCE is equipped with Shadow's new "Performer
Tuner(tm)" preamp and NanoFlex(TM) pickup system, and comes alive
when plugged in. Made by Shadow Germany, the new Performer preamp
features all the controls you need to tailor the sounds of your
acoustic to suit your playing style, volume level and venue size.
Professional features on this state-of-the-art preamp include a
built-in chromatic Tuner, Master Volume, Bass, Treble, low
Battery indicator and a Phase switch to help eliminate unwanted
feedback. It also features a Tuner/Mute button which comes in
handy when plugging in or unplugging your guitar. The preamp uses
two 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight,
but provide significantly longer life than old-fashioned, heavy
9V batteries. Under the AJ-220SCE's compensated saddle, is
Shadow's proprietary NanoFlex, low-impedance pickup. Not a piezo,
this unique flexible sensing material features integrated active
electronics and picks up not only string vibration but also top
and body vibrations as well for a truly acoustic tone without the
harshness of piezos.
Quality Materials and Construction
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While the AJ shape plays a big role in it's signature sound, the
AJ-220SCE benefits from the use of premium materials and
traditional construction methods. The top is made of solid Sitka
Spruce that not only sounds great right out of the box, but
actually improves as it ages. Complementing this are back and
sides made of select Mahogany fitted to a solid Mahogany neck.
For great stability, tone and sustain, the neck is glued into the
body using TiteBond(TM) glue and a traditional dovetail neck
joint. Easy and comfortable to play, the neck shape or profile is
Epiphone's classic 1960's SlimTaper(TM) D-shape with a smooth,
fast satin finish.
Upscale Features
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Not typically found on instruments in this price range, Epiphone
packs even more value into the AJ-220SCE. Included is a bound
fingerboard for a clean look and smooth feel, premium sealed
die-cast tuners with 14:1 gear ratio for tuning accuracy and
stability, a solid "reverse-belly" Rosewood bridge with
compensated saddle for traditional looks and accurate intonation
and a tortoise-colored pickguard with traditional metal "E" to
protect the top against pick marks.
Peace Of Mind
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The AJ-220SCE comes with the Epiphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
featuring Gibson 24/7/365 Customer Service and guarantees the
guitar against defects in materials or workmanship. Now that's
performance and VALUE!
Specifications
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* Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
* Body Material: Select Mahogany
* Neck Material: Solid Mahogany with satin finish
* Neck Shape: SlimTaper(TM) D-Shape
* Neck Joint: Dovetail; Glued-In
* Scale Length: 25.5"
* Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with "Dot" inlays
* Fingerboard Radius: 12"
* Trussrod: Adjustable via headstock
* Frets: 20; medium/jumbo
* Binding: 6-Layer body; Front, 1-Layer; Fingerboard
* Nut Width: 1-11/16"
* Hardware: Nickel
* Machine Heads: Sealed, Die-cast; 14:1 ratio
* Bridge Pickup: NanoFlex(TM) low-impedance pickup
* Controls: Shadow Performer Tuner(TM) Preamp, Master Volume,
Phase (feedback cancellation), Treble EQ, Bass EQ, Tuner/Mute
Button, Built-in Chromatic Tuner
* Power: Two 2032 Lithium Batteries
* Bridge: Solid Rosewood; Reverse-belly
* Saddle: Compensated; PVC
* Pickguard: Simulated Tortoise with metal "E"
* Output Jack: Metal Endpin Jack with 1/4" output
* Strap Buttons: Yes
* Warranty: Epiphone Limited Lifetime