Epiphone Crestwood Custom 1962

by Max
(Tennessee)

1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom. Cherry finish. All original. Original Hardshell and new epi H S cases. No modifications. It has some belt buckle rash on back. Bought new in 1962. Serial number is: 59793 What's it worth?

ANSWER

Hi, Max--

Here is the general info:

- similar to the Crestwood, except has two mini humbucker pickups, no pickguard logo, no peghead plate, oval fingerboard inlay, available in California Coral, Cherry, Pacific Blue, Sunburst, Sunset Yellow, or White finish, mfg. 1959-1969.

1959-1964

Mint $4,500
Exc.+ $3,700
Exc. $3,200
Avg.+ $2,800
Avg. 2,500
General $2,200

Additional info:

In 1961, mini-humbucker pickups, oval inlays, Tremotone vibrato, no pickguard logo, and a pearl peghead logo was introduced. In 1962, White finish became available. In 1963, the body was changed with an asymmetrical pickguard. In 1965, vibrato became standard.

Lynne