Cuzzintom Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Good day... Newbie on the forum... Just made a trade for a 1994 Epi Emperor Regent. On the www-dot I located a great deal of info on the guitar...Peerless made instrument from Korea, etc. However, the manufacturer's label lists the guitar as an "Epiphone Emperor AS". What does "AS" stand for? Everywhere I have looked, this model is referred to as a "Regent". Also, although I haven't found anything concrete on the subject, I assume this instrument is constructed from laminates - am I correct? I am happy with this guitar...on the low end of the guitars in my corral - which includes a 1945 Epi Triumph - but the playability and tone are very nice. Many thanks to you all...have a happy day. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 possibly "antique sunburst" maybe I believe "vs" is "vintage sunburst", "na" is "natural". If I'm incorrect, someone will make the proper edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 In this recent thread topic, the "tag" on the inside surface is printed "ASB", so, I do believe the "AS" designation is antique sunburst. Can you post a picture of your guitar , and the "tag" as well? Thanks. http://forum.gibson....ch-one-how-old/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I do believe your guitar does not have a "solid, hand carved top", "Laminate" ? Most likely, as you stated. Post up a picture if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Yes, AS = Antique Sunburst, and the Regent utilizes all-laminate construction. Congrats on your new acquisition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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