The Starling is perfect for beginning players to learn guitar on, and it is available at a price point that makes it possible for everyone to afford a quality Epiphone instrument. The back and sides are layered mahogany, while the top is layered spruce for durability and good tone. The mahogany neck has a comfortable C-shaped profile, and the Indian laurel fretboard features 20 medium jumbo frets that make it easier to press the strings down with less effort, while the 24.75” scale length results in slightly less string tension and also reduces the distance the player’s fingers have to “stretch” to form chord shapes. The pickguard features a unique and distinctive Starling graphic. Optional EpiLite™ or hardshell case available separately.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : Square Shoulder
Body Shape : Square Shoulder Dreadnought
Body Material : Layered Mahogany
Top : Layered Sitka Spruce
Back : Layered Mahogany
Side : Layered Mahogany
Binding : Black single ply, top and back
Body Finish : Gloss

NECK

Profile : C-profile
Scale Length : 628.0 mm / 24.724 in
Fingerboard Material : Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius : 305.0 mm / 12.007 in
Fret Count : 20
Frets : Medium Jumbo
Nut Material : Graph Tech® NuBone® XB
Nut Width : 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays : Dots
Joint : Glued In, Dovetail Joint

HARDWARE

Finish : Nickel
Bridge : Reverse Belly - Indian Laurel
Saddle Material : Imitation Bone; compensated
Tuning Machines : Epiphone Premium Die-cast
Pickguard : Starling Tear Drop with Starling graphics; Black PVC
Truss Rod : Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover : 3-ply Epiphone bullet with E logo
Bridge Pins : White with dot
Strap Buttons : 2 - bottom and side of heel

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
Case : Optional - 940-EDREADHG EpiLite™ case or 940-EDREAD Hardshell case