Epiphone Emperor Swingster Delta Blue
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Epiphone
Emperor Swingster Delta Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
502014
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Emperor Swingster Delta Blue
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$834.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Emperor Swingster is a seriously cool semi-hollow that delivers a surprising amount of vintage vibe for the money. It’s fantastic for blues, jazz, and rock players looking for a distinctive look and feel. This is a great choice if you want a stage-worthy instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone Emperor Swingster Delta Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Design: Semi-Hollow
- Body and top made of maple plywood
- Back and sides: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Small block fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- Cream-coloured binding
- Scale length: 628 mm (24.724")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- GraphTech NuBone nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- LockTone Tunomatic bridge
- Locktone Stop Bar
- Epiphone Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
PROS
- • Maple plywood construction offers surprising resonance and clarity.
- • Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers deliver a warm, punchy vintage tone.
- • Rounded C neck profile provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • LockTone hardware enhances tuning stability and sustain significantly.
CONS
- • Maple plywood body, while resonant, isn't as premium as solid maple.
- • Delta Blue finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer-scale guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple plywood top, back, and sides
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
2 x Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.724 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
LockTone Tunomatic bridge with LockTone Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
Similar Products
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
It captures a similar warmth and character, but the Alnico Classic Pros have a slightly less refined, more raw edge.
The rounded C profile is generally comfortable, but the 43 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
The build quality is quite good – the binding is neat, the fretwork is solid, and the hardware feels robust. It’s a noticeable step above many entry-level semi-hollows.
