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Epiphone E1 Classical Nylon-String Acoustic Guitar Antique Natural


Description
The Epiphone Classical E1 nylon-string acoustic guitar ideal for beginners and developing classical guitarists alike. Modeled after professional classical guitars, the E1 features a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides which provide a warm, balanced tone. Its slim neck and low action make the E1 exceptionally easy to play, while its elegant design includes 4-layer ivory and black binding and an inlaid rosette. The Epiphone Classical E1 comes complete with online lessons to help you get started.
Solid Cedar Top Produces an Authentic Classical Guitar Tone
The E1's solid cedar top gives it a rich, mellow tone reminiscent of traditional classical guitars. Cedar is a popular wood for classical guitar tops due to its ability to produce complex overtones and a broad tonal range. The E1's cedar top, combined with its mahogany back and sides, results in a warm, balanced acoustic voice perfect for classical guitar repertoire.
Comfortable Neck and Low Action For Easy Playability
Epiphone designed the E1 to be exceptionally easy to play, with a slim neck and low string action. Its nut width of 1.75" and flatter 12" fretboard radius feel familiar to most guitarists. The E1's low action, made possible by its dual-action truss rod and radiused fretboard, produces little resistance when fretting notes and chords. This high playability makes the E1 an excellent choice for beginners and students.
Timeless Design Highlights
The E1's elegent cosmetic details highlight its classical guitar inspiration. Ivory and black binding adorns the guitar's body, neck, and headstock, and an inlaid rosette surrounds the soundhole. Chrome tuners, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a satin finish complete the E1's stylish yet understated look. A gig bag is available separately to keep your E1 protected when transporting it.


Features
- Select cedar top and mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced tone
- EZ-Profile D neck shape for effortless playability
- JumboPRO frets for easier finger placement and chord transitions
- Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for improved sustain and tuning stability
- Dual-action truss rod for easy neck adjustments
- Epiphone Deluxe Classical tuners with 16:1 ratio for precise tuning
- PRO-Prietary bracing enhances resonance and durability
- Laurel fingerboard with PRO-Ease lubricant for smooth playing feel
- Includes Beginner’s Guide to Guitar, eMedia online lessons, and humidifier
- Optional classical 4/4-size gig bag available for added protection
Specs
- Body style: Small body
- Body shape: Classical
- Top wood: Select cedar
- Back and sides wood: Mahogany
- Body depth: Reduced depth
- Bracing: Custom PRO-Prietary
- Binding: 4-layer ivory and black
- Finish: Gloss
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Neck shape: EZ-Profile D
- Scale length: 25.6" (650.24mm)
- Fingerboard wood: Laurel with PRO-Ease lubricant
- Number of frets: 19
- Fret size: JumboPRO
- Nut width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
- Nut material: Graph Tech NuBone
- Truss rod: Dual-action
- Neck joint: Dovetail, glued-in
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle: Graph Tech NuBone
- Tuning machines: Epiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratio
- Strings: Epiphone Ultra-Light Classical (.028-.042 gauge)
- Accessories: Beginner’s Guide to Guitar, eMedia online lessons, humidifier
- Case: Sold separately
- Orientation: Right handed
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Reviews
4.91
11 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
- I am designing A new Classical style1
- Practicing, personal enjoyment, fun1
- For the cost that's hard, Tuners ?1
- Little cachet as a brand of classical guitar1
- 68 year old intermediate guitarist1
- Playing since 19, I'm 73, play A lot1
- An old guy just looking to return to playing1
- Good for arthritic hands1
- Strap buttons are already installed1
- Strings sound bright1
- Action, perfect for my style, Sustain unbelievab1
- 1.75" nut width1
Reviewed by 11 customers
Great Starter guitar
Verified Buyer
submitted8 months ago
byMatthew
fromFort Myers, FL
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I purchased this guitar as a starter for my daughter. It's perfect for her small hands & the nylon strings are much easier on her fingers.
I would buy this guitar again
submitteda year ago
byMichael
fromFort Smith, AR
Very comfortable neck, frets are a great size. Easy to play, stays in tune. The perfect couch guitar.
gift
Verified Buyer
submitted2 years ago
byAngy
fromTUCSON, AZ
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
this was a birthday gift for my husband. he absolutely loves it! its beautiful and plays wonderfully.
Easy chord fingering
submitted2 years ago
byJamie
fromIndiana
I wanted an inexpensive nylon string guitar because I didn't know how much I would play it. I also wanted a student guitar, thinking the action would be good as I have arthritis. ("Action" being the ease in which the strings are pressed down with the fretting hand.) It has been eight years since I played a guitar. I received my E1 last week and I am pleasantly surprised! It is easy to play, sounds nice and also looks beautiful. Highly recommend.
I would buy this again
Verified Buyer
submitted3 years ago
byTony
fromLancaster, PA
Plenty of bang for buck
I have A large Guitar Collection, and I am thinking about bu
submitted4 years ago
byJim
fromNorth Georgia
I have been looking for A Classical Guitar That will quality for A Prototype, this Guitar is for the money totally unbelievable, my collection is A mix , Electric, Acoustic, And Classical, if I were to sell this Guitar I would ask $ 350- 400.00 , I am very happy.
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitteda year ago
asked byTerry
fromChamplin, MN
What is the sound hole width? I need to fit a sound hole cover and need the width in inches or mm. Thank you.
3.5". 89 mmsubmitteda year ago
asked byDeb
fromKennett Square Pa
I have kind of large hands and fat fingertips always seem to get in the way with my regular time with this be a good fit for me I am going to learn classical now
A classical fretboard would be better; it's wider.submitted2 years ago
asked byMiller
fromundisclosed
Hi, I'm interested in buying this as a gift, would this be good for flamenco? Thank you
Excellent.submitted3 years ago
asked byCharlie
fromGladstone Mo
Is this laminated
Yessubmitted3 years ago
asked byRobert
fromNashua NH
Can you play folk music on a classical guitar?
Sure you cansubmitted4 years ago
asked byNathan
fromCanada, AB
does it have nylon strings?
Yessubmitted4 years ago
asked byAdrián
fromSan Luis az
It's for nylon strings?
Yes it issubmitted5 years ago
asked byPat
fromN
Is this a regular size classical guitar? Thanks, Patrick
This is a standard size classical guitar.submitted6 years ago
asked byLyn
fromundisclosed
What's a good string for this guitar? Epiphone PRO-1 Classical Acoustic Guitar Antique Natural
You will want to use nylon strings at any gauge