1970s Emperador Les Paul-Style Electric Guitar in Wine Red
1970s Emperador Les Paul-Style Electric Guitar in Wine Red
Condition: In good condition with some cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse and consumables. Machine heads covered only for shipping damage.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day returns
On eligible items, from the day you receive it. Must come back as received; strings and mouth-played items excluded. Faulty? We cover return postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Overview
Vintage Japanese Les Paul copies are so back! Finished in a rich wine red, the this Emperador Les Paul will make a happy edition to any vintage guitar collector's quiver.
With only a couple of known appearances in Australia, Emperador was founded by legend Jack Westheimer to export specifically to Chicago between the 1960s - '80s. The jury is out to which specific Japanese site this model was made, with mentions of both reputable factories including, Kasunga Company and Teisco-Gen-Gakki, alongside the likes of Japanese classic Japanese guitar brands Teisco and Guyatone. Emperador was also a part of the infamous 'lawsuit-era' sweep of the 1980s as production ramped down.
Little technical information is available online for this model, although this guitar does feature an almost entirely maple construction (excluding fretboard) and is exceptionally sturdy. The sound produced from the pickups can only be decribed as FAT. Especially with the gain knob cranked.
Specs
| Year | C. 1970s |
|---|---|
| Made in | Japan |
| Finish | Red wine |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Body Material | Maple with carved top |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Construction | Set-neck |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood with block inlays |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Pickups | 2x humbuckers |
| Controls | 3-way toggle switch, 2x tone knobs, 2x volume knobs |
| Bridge & tailpiece | Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with a 3-month electrical and 6-month structural warranty, excluding misuse and consumables such as batteries and strings. Machine heads are covered only if damaged in shipping.
7-day returns. On eligible items, from the day you receive it. Items must come back as received; no returns on strings or anything that touches the mouth. If it's faulty, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply and we cover the return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over $2,000 ship free by courier. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
