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 HD™ preamp and NanoFlex HD™ pickup system, the same pickup system found in Epiphone’s 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 Epiphone’s vintage classics along with all of the PRO Collection's breakthrough innovations. Epiphone, one of the world’s 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 wasn’t easy. And at Epiphone, we take making a great guitar seriously, no matter what the player’s 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 that’s 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 “who’s who” of professional players. And now it’s 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-1’s 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 Epiphone’s 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• All PRO-1 features including JumboPRO™ frets, EZ-Profile™ “D” neck, dual-action truss rod, and humidifier
• Shadow® Performer HD™ preamp and NanoFlex HD™ pickup system
• Solid Spruce top with cutaway for superior sound and reach
• On-line lessons from eMedia® online lessons

SPECIFICATIONS

• Top Solid Spruce; Custom PRO-Prietary™ Bracing
• Body Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth
• Neck Okoume, EZ-Profile™ “D” Shape Profile
• Electronics Designed in Germany by Shadow®
• Performer HD™ preamp with NanoFlex HD™ 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 AAA Batteries
• Output¼” End Pin Jack
• Truss Rod Dual-Action
• T’rod Cover White; PVC
• Neck Joint Glued-In
• Fingerboard PRO-Ease™ Lubricant
• F’Brd 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”
• Tuners18:1 ratio Epiphone "Deluxe"
• StringsEpiphone Ultra-Light (9-47)
• Bridgereverse belly
• Binding Body Top - 5 Layer; Ivory/Black
• Body Back – 1 Layer; Ivory
• Fingerboard – 1 Layer; Ivory
• Pickguard Black; Scratchless
• SaddleGraphTech® NuBone™; Compensated
• Strap Buttons  Yes
• Hardware Chrome
• Includes Beginner’s 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)