{"product_id":"1963-olympic-special","title":"1963 Olympic Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you find yourself drawn to the mellow tones and rugged looks of vintage guitars, but worried about their practicality—thinking they might be hard to play or require a lot of maintenance?\u003cbr\u003eOr perhaps you’re looking for a guitar with a simple, robust sound that’s perfect for rock or blues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In reality, older guitars often come with worn-down frets or are difficult to adjust, leading to a lot of trouble after you buy them. Many of you have probably had the experience of thinking, “The sound and vibe are amazing, but it’s so hard to play that I ended up leaving it in its case.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This 1963 Epiphone Olympic Special blows away those vintage-specific headaches.\u003cbr\u003eProduced as a counterpart to Gibson’s Melody Maker, this model features the charming symmetrical body typical of early models. The fingerboard is made of Brazilian rosewood—a rare material today—which is harder than standard Indian rosewood and produces a well-defined, powerful attack.\u003cbr\u003eWith a lightweight mahogany flat body and slim single-coil pickups, the specs might seem underwhelming at first glance, but the sound defies its appearance in the best possible way. It delivers a surprisingly robust, sweet, and rich tone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Another appealing feature of this particular guitar is that the frets and nut have already been replaced.\u003cbr\u003eCombined with a neck that offers a solid, vintage-style grip, it delivers outstanding playability—so much so that the moment you pick it up, you’ll find yourself exclaiming, “Wow, this is so easy to play!” This isn’t just a vintage guitar for display; it’s a practical instrument built to be played hard on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A simple, no-frills look paired with authentic vintage sound.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a masterpiece we highly recommend to those seriously seeking a vintage guitar that’s not just for a collection, but ready to hit the stage for rock ’n’ roll or blues. Easy to play, yet with a bold sound that defies its appearance. Experience this delightful contrast firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 【SPEC.】\u003cbr\u003eBODY: Mahogany Double Cutaway\u003cbr\u003eNECK: Mahogany 22F (16F-Joint)\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD: Brazilian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003ePICKUPS: Melody Maker Single Coil x1\u003cbr\u003eNUT WIDTH: 43mm\u003cbr\u003eSCALE: 24.75”\u003cbr\u003eWEIGHT: 2.74 kg\u003cbr\u003ew\/ Soft Case\u003cbr\u003e*Frets, nut, and tuners have been replaced\u003cbr\u003e*There is a chip in the wood at the neck joint\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e *Thoroughly adjusted in-house with a 5-year adjustment warranty \u003cbr\u003e*Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item. \u003cbr\u003e*We offer high buyback prices for items purchased from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Contact: Matsui\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4f__7xcL8cw?si=4KOMfh_qlq31gkM9\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49737514549485,"sku":"102320","price":396000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/1963-olympic-special-5477279.jpg?v=1774961234","url":"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/en\/products\/1963-olympic-special","provider":"TC楽器 - TCGAKKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}