The evolution of the Epiphone Zenith

1931

Zenith released as part of Masterbilt range; 135/8 inches wide; maple back & sides

1933

Single bound top & back; black Bakelite pickguard; diagonal ‘Zenith’ engraved headstock

1934

14¾ inches wide; walnut back & sides; block-letter logo; 3-on-a-plate tuners

1936

163/8 inches wide; script logo; individual tuners

1939

Centre-dip headstock shape replaces rounded-peak type

1949

Maple back and sides, and blonde finish now available

1958

Production commences at Gibson’s Kalamazoo factory; 163/8 inches wide

1965

Available only as a special factory order

1969

Discontinued