Description
The Epiphone Marcus King El Dorado Acoustic-Electric - Antique Natural pays tribute to the guitar that inspired one of today's most celebrated artists. Based on Marcus King's beloved vintage El Dorado, this limited-edition signature model blends classic square-shouldered dreadnought tone with premium appointments and modern stage-ready electronics. It's an excellent choice for singer-songwriters, performing musicians, and collectors looking for a distinctive acoustic with both vintage character and contemporary reliability.
A solid spruce top paired with solid rosewood back and sides delivers exceptional projection, rich overtones, and a balanced voice that continues to develop over time. The L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup and preamp faithfully capture the guitar's natural acoustic sound for live performance and recording, while discreet soundhole-mounted controls preserve the instrument's clean appearance. Custom details, including the El Dorado pickguard and bridge inlays honoring Marcus King's South Carolina roots and Tennessee home, give this signature model a personal touch that stands apart from standard Hummingbird-style acoustics.
The mahogany neck features a comfortable Rounded C profile that feels familiar from the first chord, while the rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface for both rhythm and lead work. Bone nut and saddle construction, Epiphone Deluxe tuners, and traditional dovetail neck construction round out a guitar that's built for years of dependable performance. We think this is a standout signature acoustic that offers premium tone, timeless styling, and meaningful artist-inspired details in one exceptional package.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Hummingbird
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides Wood: Solid Rosewood
- Finish: Antique Natural
- Binding: Single-Ply Black
- Bridge: Belly Down Rosewood
- Pickguard: Custom El Dorado
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded C
- Nut Width: 1.69291" (43mm)
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: 20
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Output: 1/4"
- Made In: China
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
Sku: EMEDMKANNH1
