1964 Epiphone Coronet

Seeking to expand its product range and reach a wider audience, Gibson acquired the Epiphone company in the late-'50s. By 1960, all Epiphone production had been moved to Kalamazoo, where they were made right alongside the Gibsons. Nevertheless, the two brands remained separate, with Gibson typically associated with higher-end, premium instruments and Epiphone catering to a more-affordable appeal. Built with the same parts, materials, and Gibson quality, many Kalamazoo-made Epiphones aren't too different from their Gibson counterparts, but of course they all have distinct Epiphone styling and flair.  Introduced in 1958, the Coronet was Epiphone's no-frills single-pickup solid-body electric. By 1964, the Coronet was essentially the same as the Gibson SG Jr., but of course the style is unmistakably Epiphone. This 1964 Coronet features a 1-3/8" think, double-cutaway Mahogany body. It feels so similar to an SG, but the body edges are more rounded and the cutaways aren't nearly as sharp. The