1935 Epiphone Olympic Masterbilt. Payment & Returns. The Best Acoustic Guitars. Bloomington, IN, United States. 50+ Joined Reverb. Serial Number 8270. And, as Rawlings’ profile has slowly grown from Americana sideman to all-around guitar hero, he’s singlehandedly raised The 1935 Epiphone Olympic that has been his primary instrument was a mid-priced guitar for its time, with a carved arched solid sprucewood top, carved arched solid mahogany back and mahogany sides. [2] The guitar's lower bout measures 13 5/8 inches wide, and it has three piece f-holes. 2013. Make an Offer. Saved by Jeffry Beard. 1935 Epiphone Olympic Masterbilt. Quick Shipper. The Epiphone Olympic saw a handful of body size changes through the first years of production, growing from an advertised 13” wide upon introduction through to 13-5/8” in 1933, and then to 14.5” by 1935, only to grow again by another inch shortly thereafter. The top has quite a lot of hazel fichte (Bearclaw) figure in the lower bout. 1935 Epiphone Olympic 'Masterbilt' Archtop These guitars are incredibly rare and highly sought after. I’m sure that Epiphone were aware of the effect that Rawlings’ patronage has had on the price of the previously unloved vintage Olympics, because this reissue is visually very close to his guitar. Sales. Body 19" long. We’ve seen it accompany Rawlings as much as his music partner Gillian Welch does, which is to say, always. Watch. About This Listing. 5. Epiphone Olympic 1935. For over a decade, David Rawlings has been synonymous with one guitar: The humble, small-bodied 1935 Epiphone Olympic archtop. Squintz The Cat Musical Equipment Emporium . I believe all the original models were all solid spruce and mahogany, whilst this is solid spruce topped, but laminate on the back and sides. SKU: Epip-C-10562 Categories: Archtop Guitars, Museum - Not For Sale Brand: Epiphone Guitars. [1] It sold for about $35 in 1935. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our Instruments page here. Measurements approximately: 13 5/8" across the lower bout, 8 1/4" waist , 10 1/2" upper bout. If this instrument does not appear on the Instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. [1] (Wikipedia) Epiphone Olympic archtop. Listing Sold. Description Additional information Description. 1935 Epiphone Olympic Masterbilt. Shipped From. Message Seller. Epiphone OlympicIntroduced in 1931 and discontinued by 1949.Body sizes varied – they grew over the years:1932: 13″1934: 13 5/8″1935: 14 1/2″1936: 15 1/4″The example shown is all original less the pickguard. Quick Responder. Light as a feather, Super Responsive, and a Sunburst Finish aged like Fine Bourbon! Good. Buying Guide. 57. Epiphone; Epiphone Olympic Archtop 1935 Natural. $2,395 + $55 Shipping.