Epiphone Announces January 2015 Giveaway

Win a new Epiphone PRO-1 Ultra Acoustic with carrying case and accessory kit   12-Jan-15

Epiphone has kicked off 2015 by offering fans around the world a giveaway featuring the new, PRO-1 Ultra Acoustic Guitar with a hard case and special PRO-1 Accessory Kit featuring PRO-1 strings, a clip-on tuner, an Epiphone strap, guitar polish and PRO-Ease™ Lubricant. Their press release on the subject follows:

Epiphone and Gibson luthiers re-imagined the acoustic guitar from top to bottom with the goal of making an instrument that anyone can play right away. The result is the revolutionary new PRO-1TM Collection – a truly "PRO" guitar that is easy-to-play, easy-to-own and most importantly, delivers the full, vibrant sound Epiphone is known for.

The PRO-1 TM Ultra and the entire PRO-1 Collection is getting great reviews both from players and the toughest critics in the business: "The PRO-1 Ultra is one of the most inviting acoustics I've ever played," wrote Guitar Player Editor Michael Molenda. "Everything just works, and it works in a way that seduces you into playing for long spells without fatigue, cramping, or the slightest bit of frustration." Molenda also described the Blueburst finish on his PRO-1 Ultra as "flawless."
"I don't view the PRO-1 Ultra as a 'beginner' guitar," continued Molenda, "because it's more of an inexpensive professional acoustic/electric that's super easy to play – no matter what your skill level."

The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar features a Solid Spruce top with Custom PRO-Prietary™ Bracing and a beautiful cutaway, plus critically-acclaimed Shadow® electronics, including a Performer™ preamp with NanoFlex™ pickup. The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar also has all of the PRO-1 Collection's innovative easy-to-play features:

Less fatigue. When a player wraps one hand around the PRO-1 Ultra neck, they will immediately feel how comfortable it is. The new EZ-Profile™ neck is designed so a player's hand can easily and comfortably form chords without feeling fatigued.

Effortless Fretting. Epiphone JumboPRO™ frets make fretting notes and chords seem effortless. JumboPRO™ frets are taller and wider than smaller frets. When pushing down on a string, it is easier to make string contact with the fret with less hand fatigue and finger friction.

Shorter is Easier. Scale length is the distance from the saddle to the nut. The shorter the scale length, the "looser" the strings feel. Because the PRO-1's scale length is almost 1" shorter than most acoustic guitars, the strings are under less tension so there no need to press hard to get good tone. Since the frets are closer together, making chords is easier!

Make friction fiction. String and fingerboard friction not only slows playing, but also can hurt. Our PRO-Ease™ string and fingerboard coating provides sleek, smooth action with reduced string noise.

No pain, no gain? Nonsense – Epiphone believes in "no pain." Lighter gauge strings are easier to play so every PRO-1 is set-up and equipped with Epiphone Ultra-Light strings.

Easy action. With Epiphone's Dual-Action truss rod, the neck can be adjusted in both directions, which stabilizes the neck and makes set-up easier and more precise.

Pricing and Availability:
Epiphone's January 2015 PRO-1 Ultra giveaway is open to fans in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and select countries in the EU from January 1, through January 31, 2015. The winner in each region will be chosen in February 2015.

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