Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton Cherry Red

Epiphone proudly presents the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, a signature model honoring the iconic 1966 Sheraton played by Gem Archer, known for his work with Oasis, Beady Eye, and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Originally gifted to Gem by Noel Gallagher, this vintage Sheraton has remained a staple in his collection, and the new Masterbilt release pays tribute to that instrument.

First launched in 1958, the Sheraton is a classic Epiphone original. This Masterbilt edition blends timeless semi-hollowbody design with premium craftsmanship and components, reflecting the same high standards found in Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom lineup. It features the etched Double Diamond emblem on the back of the headstock, a hallmark of those elite models.

The guitar has a 5-ply layered maple and poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for enhanced sustain and reduced feedback. Multi-ply binding accents the top, back, headstock, and fretboard. The one-piece mahogany neck has a comfortable 60s C profile. A rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets is adorned with mother-of-pearl block and abalone triangle inlays. The large Sloped Dovewing headstock showcases the historic Epiphone logo and a Tree of Life motif in mother-of-pearl.

Finished in Vintage Gloss and fitted with gold hardware, the guitar includes Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with Milk Bottle buttons and a Graph Tech® nut for stable tuning. An ABR-1 bridge and Casino™-style raised diamond trapeze tailpiece complete the setup.

Electronics include a pair of USA-made Gibson Mini Humbucker™ pickups, each with dedicated volume and tone controls using CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors. A Switchcraft® three-way toggle and ¼” output jack ensure reliable signal routing. The guitar is available in right- and left-handed versions and ships with a durable Epiphone hardshell case.

Highlighted Features:

Artist-inspired design based on Gem Archer’s 1966 Sheraton
Semi-hollow 5-ply maple/poplar body with maple centerblock
One-piece mahogany neck with 60s C profile
Rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block and abalone triangle inlays
Sloped Dovewing headstock with mother-of-pearl Tree of Life and historic Epiphone logo
Gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with Milk Bottle buttons
ABR-1 bridge and Casino™-style raised diamond trapeze tailpiece
Gibson USA Mini Humbucker pickups with CTS® pots, Mallory™ capacitors, and Switchcraft® hardware
Hardshell case included
Specifications:

Body:

Material: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
Finish: Vintage Gloss
Shape/Style: Sheraton, Semi-Hollow
Centerblock: Maple
Binding: 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back and Headstock, 5-ply Fretboard
Neck:

Material: One-piece Mahogany
Profile: 60s C
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Fretboard:

Material: Rosewood
Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Block (Mother of Pearl) and Triangle (Abalone)
Nut: Graph Tech, 42.0mm / 1.65in
Electronics:

Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Mini Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Mini Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500k CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Gold Switchcraft Toggle
Output: 1/4" Switchcraft
Hardware:

Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Raised Diamond Trapeze
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Gold Insert
Pickguard: Sheraton Historic 5-layer Bound Tortoiseshell with Foil E Logo
Pickup Covers: Gold
Strap Buttons: 2 (Bottom and Neck Heel)
Truss Rod: Dual Action, Cover: 3-ply Crescent Moon Bullet with White E Logo
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button, Gold
Miscellaneous:

Case: Hardshell
Headstock: Large 60s Sloped Dovewing
Headstock Inlay: Historic Epiphone Logo and Tree of Life in Mother of Pearl; Double Diamond etched on headstock rear
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046