Epiphone Sheraton Masterbilt Signature Gem Archer Cherry Red

A Sheraton Masterbilt in the Lineage of Great Epiphone Signatures

Created in 1958, the Sheraton is one of Epiphone's iconic models: a semi-hollow with a luxurious look, designed to combine playing comfort and sonic presence. This Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton retains the historic aesthetic (detailed binding, refined inlays, trapeze tailpiece) and is inspired by the instrument associated with Gem Archer, with a level of craftsmanship close to the "Inspired by Gibson Custom" spirit, down to details like the Double Diamond engraved on the back of the headstock.

A Versatile Semi-Hollow for Stage and Studio

This Sheraton is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want an expressive semi-hollow capable of handling live performance while remaining nuanced in recording. It excels in britpop, indie rock, blues, soul, and jazz: beautiful open, airy chords, a snappy crunch, and leads that remain clear. The 60s "C" profile and overall balance also make it a very fine first high-end guitar for a motivated player.

The Sound

The Gibson USA Mini Humbuckers provide a fast attack, more defined highs, and well-shaped mids, with a bass response often tighter than full-size humbuckers. The 5-ply maple/poplar laminated body enhances brightness and projection, while the maple center block increases sustain and limits feedback when pushing the amp. The combination of ABR-1 bridge and trapeze tailpiece maintains a lively "semi-hollow" feel, ideal for rich chords and arpeggios. With 2 volume, 2 tone controls, and a 3-position selector switch, you can easily move from sparkling cleans to articulate crunch, then to precise and punchy solo tones.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original balance on the 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length, electric guitar strings in gauge 10-46 are a coherent choice. A standard 6.35 mm jack cable suits the instrument's output, and a classic strap can be mounted on the existing strap buttons.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Category	Hollow body	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Colours	cherry red
Nbrs of frets	22	Finishing	Glossy
Tuning pegs	Rotomatic	Hardware	Gold
Body	Poplar	Weight	10400 kg

Shape	Sheraton	Headstock	60s style angled headstock, historic Epiphone logo, and mother-of-pearl tree of life inlay
Construction	Semi-hollowbody with center block	Bridge	ABR-1
Wood	5-ply laminated Maple/Poplar	Tailpiece	Raised trapeze with diamond pattern
Center block	Maple	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic with "Milk Bottle" buttons
Binding	7-ply on top, 3-ply on back and headstock, 5-ply on fingerboard	Pickguard	5-ply Tortoise Sheraton Historic with gold "E" logo
Body finish	Vintage Gloss "Cherry Red"	Control knobs	Black hats with gold inserts
Neck	One-piece mahogany	Hardware finish	Gold
Profile	60s "C"	Neck pickup	Gibson USA Mini Humbucker
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Bridge pickup	Gibson USA Mini Humbucker
Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone (CTS 500k pots, Mallory capacitors)
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Selector	3-position Switchcraft switch
Nut	Graph Tech	Output jack	6.35 mm Switchcraft
Inlays	Mother-of-pearl blocks and abalone triangles