based on the guitar that provides Valensi's signature sound.

Epiphone Nick Valensi Riviera

Description
Nick Valensi, lead guitarist for the Strokes, used to call his customized '60s Epiphone Riviera "the greatest instrument never made," but he can't say that any more. The Epiphone Elitist Nick Valensi Riviera P-94 is part of the prestigious Elitist line of vintage-inspired Epiphones, and the classic semi-hollowbody model is fitted just like Valensi's, with genuine Gibson P-94 pickups. The patented P-94 is a unique combination that provides the best of both worlds -- the hot, thick, punchy sound of a Gibson P-90 in a humbucker-size housing; it uses the same enamel-coated vintage wire and Alnico-V magnets as the P-90 and comes in calibrated neck and bridge models for balanced output. The P-94 has higher output and sustaining qualities than traditional single-coil pickups, giving it plenty of bite when needed, with enough responsiveness to allow subtle nuances for enhanced dynamics.
Just like a '60s Riviera, the Valensi signature model has 5-ply maple top, back, and sides; a one-piece set mahogany neck, 22 frets, a bone nut, tune-o-matic bridge, and trapeze tailpiece.

non-professionals can afford

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This guitar, formerly called "Gentleman", was originally named after Chet Atkins' song "Country Gentleman", as well as for mimicking his style. The Epiphone Elitist Country Deluxe keeps up the tradition with its classic semihollowbody design, 24k gold hardware, 52SR and 50ST pickups, as well as its tremolo and controls. Includes hardshell case!

All Elite instruments feature the finest hardware including precision Grover machine heads for precise tuning accuracy and stability.
Every Epiphone Elitist Country Deluxe Electric Guitar receives a meticulous adjustment and set-up at the factory in Nashville, Tennessee assuring that your Elitist instrument is "second to none". And to show that Gibson stands behind every guitar, all Elitist instruments feature the Epiphone Limited Lifetime Warranty backed by over 100 years of uncompromising Customer Service from and Gibson Musical Instruments.

classic big-box jazz guitar with incredibly luxurious appointments.

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Fully professional-quality guitars non-professionals can afford, the Elitist line from Epiphone combines over 125 years of instrument building experience and expertise with the finest materials. The results are musical instruments of impeccable quality and beauty.
The Epiphone Elitist Broadway Electric Guitar is a classic big-box jazz guitar with incredibly luxurious appointments. A solid-spruce carved top on AAA flamed maple back and sides mean high-end tone to go with its high-end looks, which are provided by 24K gold-plated hardware, precision binding all around, ebony fretboard, inlaid bridge, and abalone/mother-of-pearl fretboard inlays. Gibson-made USA humbuckers with independent volume and tone controls.
To show that Gibson stands behind every guitar, all Elitist instruments feature the Epiphone Limited Lifetime Warranty backed by over 100 years of uncompromising Customer Service from Epiphone and Gibson Musical Instruments.

astounding appointments and peerless tone.

Elitist Byrdland

Description
A solid spruce carved top and AAA flamed maple back and sides plus precision craftsmanship and USA humbuckers result in sumptuous tone while 24K gold-plated hardware, an ebony fretboard, and a gorgeous flaming-chalice headstock inlay lend otherworldly looks. Easy-play 23-1/2" scale and thinline body.The Epiphone Elitist Byrdland Guitar is one of the all-time most-revered hollowbodies with astounding appointments and peerless tone.
Fully professional-quality guitars non-professionals can afford, the Elitist line from Epiphone combines over 125 years of instrument building experience and expertise with the finest materials. The results are musical instruments of impeccable quality and beauty.

fully professional-quality non-professionals can afford

Description
Fully professional-quality guitars non-professionals can afford, the Elitist line from Epiphone combines over 125 years of instrument building experience and expertise with the finest materials. The results are musical instruments of impeccable quality and beauty.

A gorgeous archtop with a new level of attention to detail reminiscent of vintage.
The Epiphone Elitist 1963 ES-335 Dot Guitar is a beautifully-made, sweet-sounding and easy-playing instrument. The Elite series are guitars that approach custom shop perfection. Crafted with premium woods, fitted with American pickups and circuitry--even American-made toggle switches and Grover tuners--they're made at a special factory devoted to their manufacture where they receive a high degree of hands-on luthier attention. You'll find the Elitist Epiphone Guitar true to the beautifully-made original. This Epi beautifully bridges the gap between Epi and Gibson. Includes hardshell case.