Another quality Guitar from Lovies Guitars!
Another quality Guitar from Lovies Guitars!
Lovies Guitars is excited to present this 1948 Epiphone Triumph Archtop Guitar finished in Natural and equipped with a vintage DeArmond Guitar Mike pickup. The Epiphone Triumph was one of the company’s premier professional archtop models during the golden age of American guitar building. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, elegant styling, and powerful acoustic projection, the Triumph was designed for serious musicians who demanded both tonal sophistication and stage presence. Today, post-war Epiphone archtops remain highly sought after for their quality, playability, and rich musical character.
Acoustically, this Triumph delivers a warm, woody voice with excellent projection, focused mids, and remarkable clarity. The large carved archtop body responds beautifully to both chord melody work and single-note lines, making it equally at home in jazz, swing, blues, and traditional styles. The addition of the vintage DeArmond Guitar Mike transforms the instrument into a superb amplified performer, capturing the guitar’s natural resonance while delivering the warm, articulate tone that helped define countless classic jazz recordings.
The Natural finish has aged beautifully over the decades, developing the rich patina and visual character that collectors and players love in vintage archtops. Extensive finish checking throughout gives the instrument tremendous vintage appeal without compromising its playability or structural integrity.
This guitar comes complete with a Hardshell Case (HSC) and features an added vintage DeArmond Guitar Mike pickup.
Condition: 9.2/10 – Very Good. Medium pickguard scratches and extensive finish checking throughout, consistent with a well-preserved vintage instrument of this era. There are no cracks or repairs, and the guitar plays exceptionally well. Overall, a wonderful vintage Epiphone with excellent structural condition and tremendous character.
SPECS
Model: 1948 Epiphone Triumph
Finish: Natural
Body Style: Archtop Hollow Body
Top: Solid Spruce
Back & Sides: Maple
Neck: Walnut/Maple Multi-Ply Construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut Width: Approximately 1 11/16″
Pickup: Vintage DeArmond Guitar Mike (Added)
Controls: Volume and Tone Controls on Pickup Assembly
Bridge: Rosewood Adjustable Floating Bridge
Tailpiece: Epiphone Frequensator Tailpiece
Case: Hardshell Case (HSC)
Modification: Added Vintage DeArmond Guitar Mike Pickup
Condition: 9.2/10 – Very Good
Lovies Guitars Guarantee
A fantastic post-war Epiphone Triumph featuring exceptional vintage craftsmanship, a rich and resonant archtop voice, and the added versatility of a classic DeArmond Guitar Mike pickup. Clean, crack-free, and highly playable, this is an inspiring golden-era American archtop equally suited for performance, recording, and collection.
Weighs in at: 5.8lbs
1st Fret: .900″
12th Fret: .990″
Nut Width: 1 11/16″
Serial: 55164
SKU: 9942
Each guitar comes with a sample of Fret-Not fret and fingerboard cleaner and our favorite Cooper Pick.
We offer a 14-day money-back return policy. Buy with confidence.
All guitars are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not. Additionally, all our guitars are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise.
Lovies Guitars holds a CITES Master File, and we can provide certificates when and where they are required. We are also declaration-friendly, ensuring a smooth experience for international shipments.
