Epiphone Chris Stapleton Frontier

Name: Epiphone Chris Stapleton Frontier
Brand: Epiphone
Price: 4398.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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Chris Stapleton Frontier

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Product Info

Article Number: 554771

Brand: Epiphone

Model: Chris Stapleton Frontier

Category: Premium Acoustic Guitars

Price: $4,398.90

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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.