Epiphone Chris Stapleton Frontier
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Epiphone
Chris Stapleton Frontier
Product Info
Article Number:
554771
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Chris Stapleton Frontier
Category:
Premium Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Chris Stapleton Frontier is a serious instrument—built in the USA with fantastic materials. The flamed maple gives it a warm, powerful voice that really cuts through, and the L.R. Baggs pickup is top-notch for stage use. It’s a premium-priced option, perfect for gigging musicians or discerning home players who appreciate a vintage-inspired aesthetic and excellent craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Epiphone Epiphone Chris Stapleton Frontier
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Chris Stapleton Signature Model
- Top: Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: AA flamed maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother-of-Pearl "Slotted Rectangles" fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Round C
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 43.8 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
- Multilayer top and back binding
- Bridge material: Rosewood
- Gotoh Keystone tuners
- Colour: Frontier Burst
- Incl. custom hardshell case with textured surface and pink interior
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Flamed maple back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • L.R. Baggs VTC pickup provides natural amplified tone with excellent clarity.
- • USA-made construction ensures high build quality and meticulous attention to detail.
- • Mother-of-Pearl inlays elevate the aesthetics with a touch of refined elegance.
CONS
- • The 43.8mm nut width might feel cramped for players used to wider necks.
- • Flamed maple construction contributes to a relatively heavier instrument.
- • The Frontier Burst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all tastes.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
AA Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs VTC
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Round C' profile is a comfortable, familiar shape, generally falling between a slim '60s profile and a thicker vintage '50s feel—not overly thick, but with enough substance for good control.
While excellent for country and Americana, the VTC’s natural tone also works well for folk, blues, and even softer rock—it's versatile, but lacks the aggressive edge of some hotter pickups.
The USA construction and attention to detail put it on par with many guitars in the same price bracket—the fit and finish are excellent, and the hardware is clearly high-quality.
