Dreadnaught

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Epiphone Zephyr
1939-1954 Epiphone Electar Zephyr Dreadnaught
Epiphone Zephyr
1955 Epiphone Electar Zephyr Dreadnaught

Models:

  • Zephyr Dreadnaught 1939-1954
  • AMP-10 Dreadnaught 1955-1958

Power:

  • 9-tubes
  • Alternating & Direct current control (1939-1948)
  • Alternating Current only (1949-1958)
  • 30 watts (1939-1954)
  • 50 watts (1955-1958)

Speakers:

  • One 15" speaker (1939-1954)
  • Two 12" speakers (1955-1958)

Inputs:

  • 2 independent input channels
  • 2 Input jacks

Controls:

  • Push/pull parallel circuit
  • Volume, treble & bass controls
  • On/off indicator light
  • Vibrato with remote cable & footswitch (1949-1958)
  • Vibrato with strength & speed control

Frame Materials:

  • Wood cabinet with yellow tweed plastic coated casing (1939-1954)
  • Pressed fibre cabinet (1955-1958)

Grille:

  • Cloth grille behind slotted case cutouts (1939-1954)
  • Cloth grille with traditional Epiphone "E" screen printed logo (1955-1958)
  • Window frame-shaped front (1955-1958)

Carrying Handle:

  • Metal carrying handle (1939-1954)
  • Rubber carrying handle (1955-1958)

See Also: Zephyr Series, AMP Series



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