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Epiphone
Pro-1 Ultra Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Ebony
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Like the Pro 1 Plus, PLUS a Nanoflex pickup with a Shadow Performer preamp, PLUS a cutaway!
Learning Guitar Just Got Fun Again
When you're ready play live, the PRO-1 Ultra can plug into any size PA or amplifier with the Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system, the same pickup system found in Epiphones legendary Masterbilt guitars as well as many other classic Epiphones. The PRO-1 Ultra also features a Solid Spruce top for superior sound with beautiful 5-layer Ivory and Black binding just like Epiphones vintage classics along with all of the PRO Collection's breakthrough innovations. Epiphone, one of the worlds oldest and most respected guitar makers, has just made playing and learning guitar easy for everyone.
Designed by Professionals to be EASY to PLAY!
Creating a truly easy-to-play guitar wasnt easy. And at Epiphone, we take making a great guitar seriously, no matter what the players level. So Epiphone rethought the guitar from top to bottom to make an instrument that anyone can play right away. The result is a truly PRO guitar thats easy-to-play, easy-to-own, and most importantly, delivers the full, vibrant sound Epiphone is known for. The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar is the result of exhaustive analysis, numerous technological innovations, and suggestions from a whos who of professional players. And now its time to plug in and play!
EASY TO PLAY FEATURES
The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar has all of the PRO-1 Collection's innovative easy-to-play features:
• Less fatigue. Wrap your hand around the PRO-1 Ultra neck and you'll immediately feel how comfortable it is. Our new EZ-Profile neck is designed so your hand can easily form chords without feeling fatigued.
• Effortless Fretting. Epiphone JumboPRO frets make fretting notes and chords seem effortless. JumboPRO frets are taller and wider than smaller frets. So, when you push down a string, it's easier to make string contact with the fret with less hand fatigue and finger friction.
• Shorter is Easier. Scale length is the distance from the saddle to the nut. The shorter the scale length, the looser the strings feel. Because the PRO-1s scale length is almost 1" shorter than most acoustic guitars, the strings are under less tension so you don't have to press hard to get good tone. And since the frets are closer together-- making chords is easier!
• Make friction fiction. String and fingerboard friction not only slows your playing but also can hurt. Our PRO-Ease string and fingerboard coating provides sleek, smooth action with reduced string noise.
• No pain, no gain? Nonsense - Epiphone believes in no pain. Lighter gauge strings are easier to play so every PRO-1 is set-up and equipped with Epiphone Ultra-Light strings.
• Easy action. With Epiphones Dual-Action truss rod, you can adjust the neck in both directions, which not only stabilizes the neck but also makes set-up easier and more precise.
Easy to Use
The PRO-1 Ultra, like all classic dreadnaught guitars, has a strong sound with a wide range of tones which makes the choice of the Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system the key to the PRO-1 Ultras incredible value. The PRO-1 Ultras Solid Spruce Top - the same top found on many vintage Epiphones - offers any level of player a pro sound from the first note. Over time, a Solid Spruce top will develop an even bigger voice as it ages, giving players that classic vintage Epiphone sound that has inspired everyone from The Beatles to Gary Clark Jr.
Electronics
When plugged in, the Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system offers a player total control of their sound regardless of the size of the venue you're performing in. And the PRO-1 Ultra puts easy-to-use controls right at your fingertips including Master Volume, Bass and Treble EQ, an anti-feedback phase button, and a built-in chromatic tuner. The tuner also has mute switch to shut the pickup system off temporarily when plugging or unplugging your guitar. The Shadow Performer preamp has a Low Battery indicator and runs easy-to-find and long lasting #2032 Lithium batteries.
Hardware
While traditional-sized dreadnoughts can be difficult for a new player to get used to, the PRO-1 Ultra has a reduced body depth which makes it easy to hold for long hours of playing.
Another innovation the PRO-1 Ultra offers is a shorter scale, which makes learning chords and licks faster. PRO-Ease Lubricant makes the neck feel smooth and worn in on your fingers, and JumboPRO frets make it easy to hold down Epiphones custom Light Gauge Strings.
A guitar that plays this easy has to be able to get in tune and stay in tune. The PRO-1 Ultra features Epiphone Deluxe tuners which have 18:1 ratio tuning gears that make finding the right pitch quick and intuitive. Ordinary tuners have only a 14:1 ratio, which makes fine tuning difficult, as the string never quite settles in the right place. But tuning is easy with the PRO-1 Ultra because the higher 18:1 gear ratio lets you adjust your tuning with greater precision so its easier to find the right pitch and stay there.
The PRO-1 Ultra has a newly designed EZ-String Rosewood bridge that doesnt use bridge pins. Bridge pins are notorious for being difficult to remove and difficult to seat into the bridge (not to mention easy to lose!). So changing a string and getting it in tune on the PRO 1 Ultra is fast and easy
PRODUCT FEATURES
• All PRO-1 features including JumboPRO frets, EZ-Profile D neck, dual action truss rod, and and humidifier
• Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system
• Solid Spruce top with cutaway for superior sound and reach
• On-line lessons from eMedia on-line lessons
SPECIFICATIONS
• TopSolid Spruce; Custom PRO-Prietary Bracing
• BodySelect Mahogany; Reduced body depth
• NeckMahogany; EZ-Profile C Shape Profile
• ElectronicsDesigned in Germany by Shadow
• Performer preamp with NanoFlex pickup
• Controls
- Master Volume
- Bass EQ
- Treble EQ
- Anti-feedback Phase Button
- Built in Chromatic Tuner
- Tuner On/Off; Off mutes output signal
- Low Battery Indicator
• Power: Two #2032 Lithium Batteries
• Output: 1/4 End Pin Jack
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Trod Cover: White; PVC
• Neck Joint: Glued-In
• Fingerboard: Rosewood; PRO-Ease Lubricant
• FBrd Inlay: Dots; frets 3,5,7,9,12,15 and 17
• Headstock: Sloped Dovewing with historic Epiphone metal badge
• Fret: 20; JumboPRO
• Nut: GraphTech NuBone
• Nut Width: 1.68"
• Scale Length: 24.75
• Tuners: 18:1 ratio Epiphone "Deluxe"
• Strings: Epiphone Ultra-Light (9-47)
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Binding: Body Top - 5 Layer; Ivory/Black
• Body Back 1 Layer; Ivory
• Fingerboard 1 Layer; Ivory
• Pickguard: Black; Scratchless
• Saddle: GraphTech NuBone; Compensated
• Strap Buttons: Yes
• Hardware: Chrome
• Includes
- Beginners Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton
- eMedia on-line lessons
- Humidifier
• Colors: Blueburst, Ebony, Natural, Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red
• Optional: AccessoryPRO Steel Kit (#E-ACCPRO)
Learning Guitar Just Got Fun Again
When you're ready play live, the PRO-1 Ultra can plug into any size PA or amplifier with the Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system, the same pickup system found in Epiphones legendary Masterbilt guitars as well as many other classic Epiphones. The PRO-1 Ultra also features a Solid Spruce top for superior sound with beautiful 5-layer Ivory and Black binding just like Epiphones vintage classics along with all of the PRO Collection's breakthrough innovations. Epiphone, one of the worlds oldest and most respected guitar makers, has just made playing and learning guitar easy for everyone.
Designed by Professionals to be EASY to PLAY!
Creating a truly easy-to-play guitar wasnt easy. And at Epiphone, we take making a great guitar seriously, no matter what the players level. So Epiphone rethought the guitar from top to bottom to make an instrument that anyone can play right away. The result is a truly PRO guitar thats easy-to-play, easy-to-own, and most importantly, delivers the full, vibrant sound Epiphone is known for. The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar is the result of exhaustive analysis, numerous technological innovations, and suggestions from a whos who of professional players. And now its time to plug in and play!
EASY TO PLAY FEATURES
The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar has all of the PRO-1 Collection's innovative easy-to-play features:
• Less fatigue. Wrap your hand around the PRO-1 Ultra neck and you'll immediately feel how comfortable it is. Our new EZ-Profile neck is designed so your hand can easily form chords without feeling fatigued.
• Effortless Fretting. Epiphone JumboPRO frets make fretting notes and chords seem effortless. JumboPRO frets are taller and wider than smaller frets. So, when you push down a string, it's easier to make string contact with the fret with less hand fatigue and finger friction.
• Shorter is Easier. Scale length is the distance from the saddle to the nut. The shorter the scale length, the looser the strings feel. Because the PRO-1s scale length is almost 1" shorter than most acoustic guitars, the strings are under less tension so you don't have to press hard to get good tone. And since the frets are closer together-- making chords is easier!
• Make friction fiction. String and fingerboard friction not only slows your playing but also can hurt. Our PRO-Ease string and fingerboard coating provides sleek, smooth action with reduced string noise.
• No pain, no gain? Nonsense - Epiphone believes in no pain. Lighter gauge strings are easier to play so every PRO-1 is set-up and equipped with Epiphone Ultra-Light strings.
• Easy action. With Epiphones Dual-Action truss rod, you can adjust the neck in both directions, which not only stabilizes the neck but also makes set-up easier and more precise.
Easy to Use
The PRO-1 Ultra, like all classic dreadnaught guitars, has a strong sound with a wide range of tones which makes the choice of the Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system the key to the PRO-1 Ultras incredible value. The PRO-1 Ultras Solid Spruce Top - the same top found on many vintage Epiphones - offers any level of player a pro sound from the first note. Over time, a Solid Spruce top will develop an even bigger voice as it ages, giving players that classic vintage Epiphone sound that has inspired everyone from The Beatles to Gary Clark Jr.
Electronics
When plugged in, the Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system offers a player total control of their sound regardless of the size of the venue you're performing in. And the PRO-1 Ultra puts easy-to-use controls right at your fingertips including Master Volume, Bass and Treble EQ, an anti-feedback phase button, and a built-in chromatic tuner. The tuner also has mute switch to shut the pickup system off temporarily when plugging or unplugging your guitar. The Shadow Performer preamp has a Low Battery indicator and runs easy-to-find and long lasting #2032 Lithium batteries.
Hardware
While traditional-sized dreadnoughts can be difficult for a new player to get used to, the PRO-1 Ultra has a reduced body depth which makes it easy to hold for long hours of playing.
Another innovation the PRO-1 Ultra offers is a shorter scale, which makes learning chords and licks faster. PRO-Ease Lubricant makes the neck feel smooth and worn in on your fingers, and JumboPRO frets make it easy to hold down Epiphones custom Light Gauge Strings.
A guitar that plays this easy has to be able to get in tune and stay in tune. The PRO-1 Ultra features Epiphone Deluxe tuners which have 18:1 ratio tuning gears that make finding the right pitch quick and intuitive. Ordinary tuners have only a 14:1 ratio, which makes fine tuning difficult, as the string never quite settles in the right place. But tuning is easy with the PRO-1 Ultra because the higher 18:1 gear ratio lets you adjust your tuning with greater precision so its easier to find the right pitch and stay there.
The PRO-1 Ultra has a newly designed EZ-String Rosewood bridge that doesnt use bridge pins. Bridge pins are notorious for being difficult to remove and difficult to seat into the bridge (not to mention easy to lose!). So changing a string and getting it in tune on the PRO 1 Ultra is fast and easy
PRODUCT FEATURES
• All PRO-1 features including JumboPRO frets, EZ-Profile D neck, dual action truss rod, and and humidifier
• Shadow Performer preamp and NanoFlex pickup system
• Solid Spruce top with cutaway for superior sound and reach
• On-line lessons from eMedia on-line lessons
SPECIFICATIONS
• TopSolid Spruce; Custom PRO-Prietary Bracing
• BodySelect Mahogany; Reduced body depth
• NeckMahogany; EZ-Profile C Shape Profile
• ElectronicsDesigned in Germany by Shadow
• Performer preamp with NanoFlex pickup
• Controls
- Master Volume
- Bass EQ
- Treble EQ
- Anti-feedback Phase Button
- Built in Chromatic Tuner
- Tuner On/Off; Off mutes output signal
- Low Battery Indicator
• Power: Two #2032 Lithium Batteries
• Output: 1/4 End Pin Jack
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Trod Cover: White; PVC
• Neck Joint: Glued-In
• Fingerboard: Rosewood; PRO-Ease Lubricant
• FBrd Inlay: Dots; frets 3,5,7,9,12,15 and 17
• Headstock: Sloped Dovewing with historic Epiphone metal badge
• Fret: 20; JumboPRO
• Nut: GraphTech NuBone
• Nut Width: 1.68"
• Scale Length: 24.75
• Tuners: 18:1 ratio Epiphone "Deluxe"
• Strings: Epiphone Ultra-Light (9-47)
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Binding: Body Top - 5 Layer; Ivory/Black
• Body Back 1 Layer; Ivory
• Fingerboard 1 Layer; Ivory
• Pickguard: Black; Scratchless
• Saddle: GraphTech NuBone; Compensated
• Strap Buttons: Yes
• Hardware: Chrome
• Includes
- Beginners Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton
- eMedia on-line lessons
- Humidifier
• Colors: Blueburst, Ebony, Natural, Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red
• Optional: AccessoryPRO Steel Kit (#E-ACCPRO)
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A great guitar - love it!!!! 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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I waited a couple months before I reviewed this guitar. I have a Taylor GS Mini and love it, but I will tell you that this is an awesome guitar. It is now my go to guitar and I am finding my Taylor not being played as much. Would, and do, highly recommend this guitar.
Posted by LOL on Dec 3, 2017
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| Pro-1 Ultra Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Ebony | 424887 |
