The Starling is perfect for beginning players to learn guitar on, and it is available at a price point that makes it possible for everyone to afford a quality Epiphone instrument. The back and sides are layered mahogany, while the top is layered spruce for durability and good tone. The mahogany neck has a comfortable C-shaped profile, and the Indian laurel fretboard features 20 medium jumbo frets that make it easier to press the strings down with less effort, while the 24.75” scale length results in slightly less string tension and also reduces the distance the player’s fingers have to “stretch” to form chord shapes. The pickguard features a unique and distinctive Starling graphic. Optional EpiLite™ or hardshell case available separately.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles
Square Shoulder
Body Shape
Square Shoulder Dreadnought
Body Material
Layered Mahogany
Top
Layered Sitka Spruce
Back
Layered Mahogany
Side
Layered Mahogany
Binding
Black single ply, top and back
Body Finish
Gloss

NECK

Profile
C-profile
Scale Length
628.0 mm / 24.724 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
305.0 mm / 12.007 in
Fret Count
20
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech® NuBone® XB
Nut Width
43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays
Dots
Joint
Glued In, Dovetail Joint

HARDWARE

Finish
Nickel
Bridge
Reverse Belly - Indian Laurel
Saddle Material
Imitation Bone; compensated
Tuning Machines
Epiphone Premium Die-cast
Pickguard
Starling Tear Drop with Starling graphics; Black PVC
Truss Rod
Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover
3-ply Epiphone bullet with E logo
Bridge Pins
White with dot
Strap Buttons
2 - bottom and side of heel

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge
.012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
Case
Optional - 940-EDREADHG EpiLite™ case or 940-EDREAD Hardshell case