Epiphone PRO-1 Ultra Acoustic / Electric

Learning Guitar Just Got Fun Again

When you're ready play live, the PRO-1 Ultra can plug into any size PA or amplifier with the Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system, the same pickup system found in Epiphone’s legendary Masterbilt guitars as well as many other classic Epiphones. The PRO-1 Ultra also features a Solid Spruce top for superior sound with beautiful 5-layer Ivory and Black binding just like Epiphone’s vintage classics along with all of the PRO Collection's breakthrough innovations. Epiphone, one of the world’s oldest and most respected guitar makers, has just made playing and learning guitar easy for everyone.

Designed by Professionals to be EASY to PLAY!
Creating a truly easy-to-play guitar wasn’t easy. And at Epiphone, we take making a great guitar seriously, no matter what the player’s level. So Epiphone rethought the guitar from top to bottom to make an instrument that anyone can play right away. The result is a truly “PRO” guitar that’s easy-to-play, easy-to-own, and most importantly, delivers the full, vibrant sound Epiphone is known for. The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar is the result of exhaustive analysis, numerous technological innovations, and suggestions from a “who’s who” of professional players. And now it’s time to plug in and play!

EASY TO PLAY FEATURES
The PRO-1 Ultra acoustic/electric guitar has all of the PRO-1 Collection’s innovative easy-to-play features:

• Less fatigue. Wrap your hand around the PRO-1 Ultra neck and you’ll immediately feel how comfortable it is. Our new EZ-Profile™ neck is designed so your hand can easily 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. So, when you push down a string, it’s 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 you don’t have to press hard to get good tone. And – since the frets are closer together-- making chords is easier!
• Make friction fiction. String and fingerboard friction not only slows your 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, you can adjust the neck in both directions, which not only stabilizes the neck but  also makes set-up easier and more precise.

PRODUCT FEATURES 

• All PRO-1 features including JumboPRO™ frets, EZ-Profile™ “D” neck, dual action truss rod, and and humidifier
• Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system
• Solid Spruce top with cutaway for superior sound and reach
• On-line lessons from eMedia® on-line lessons

Easy to Use

The PRO-1 Ultra, like all classic dreadnaught guitars, has a strong sound with a wide range of tones which makes the choice of the Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system the key to the PRO-1 Ultra’s incredible value. The PRO-1 Ultra’s Solid Spruce Top—the same top found on many vintage Epiphones—offers any level of player a “pro” sound from the first note. Over time, a Solid Spruce top will develop an even bigger “voice” as it ages, giving players that classic “vintage” Epiphone sound that has inspired everyone from The Beatles to Gary Clark Jr.

The PRO-1 Ultra, like all classic dreadnought guitars, has a strong sound with a wide range of tones which makes the choice of the Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system the key to the PRO-1 Ultra’s incredible value. The PRO-1 Ultra’s Solid Spruce Top—the same top found on many vintage Epiphones—offers any level of player a “pro” sound from the first note. Over time, a Solid Spruce top will develop an even bigger “voice” as it ages, giving players that classic “vintage” Epiphone sound that has inspired everyone from The Beatles to Gary Clark Jr.

When plugged in, the Shadow® Performer™ preamp and NanoFlex™ pickup system offers a player total control of their sound regardless of the size of the venue you’re performing in. And the PRO-1 Ultra puts easy-to-use controls right at your fingertips including Master Volume, Bass and Treble EQ, an anti-feedback phase button, and a built-in chromatic tuner. The tuner also has “mute” switch to shut the pickup system off temporarily when plugging or unplugging your guitar. The Shadow® Performer™ preamp has a Low Battery indicator and runs easy-to-find and long lasting #2032 Lithium batteries.

While traditional-sized dreadnoughts can be difficult for a new player to get used to, the PRO-1 Ultra has a reduced body depth which makes it easy to hold for long hours of playing.

Another innovation the PRO-1 Ultra offers is a shorter scale Okoume neck, which makes learning chords and licks faster. PRO-Ease™ Lubricant makes the Okoume neck feel smooth and “worn in” on your fingers, and JumboPRO™ frets make it easy to hold down Epiphone’s custom Light Gauge Strings.

A guitar that plays this easy has to be able to get in tune and stay in tune. The PRO-1 Ultra features Epiphone Deluxe tuners which have 18:1 ratio tuning gears that make finding the right pitch quick and intuitive. Ordinary tuners have only a 14:1 ratio, which makes fine tuning difficult, as the string never quite settles in the right place. But tuning is easy with the PRO-1 Ultra because the higher 18:1 gear ratio lets you adjust your tuning with greater precision so it’s easier to find the right pitch and stay there.

The PRO-1 Ultra has a newly designed EZ-String™ bridge that doesn’t use bridge pins. Bridge pins are notorious for being difficult to remove and difficult to seat into the bridge (not to mention easy to lose!). So changing a string and getting it in tune on the PRO 1 Ultra is fast and easy.

SPECIFICATIONS
Top:   Solid Spruce; Custom PRO-Prietary™ Bracing
Body:   Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth
Neck:   Okoume, EZ-Profile™ “D” Shape Profile
Electronics:   Designed in Germany by Shadow®
Performer™ preamp with NanoFlex™ pickup
Controls: 
Master Volume, Bass EQ, Treble EQ
Anti-feedback Phase Button
Built in Chromatic Tuner
Tuner On/Off; Off mutes output signal
Low Battery Indicator
Power:   Two #2032 Lithium Batteries
Output:   ¼” End Pin Jack
Truss Rod:   Dual-Action
T’rod Cover:   White; PVC
Neck Joint:   Glued-In
Fingerboard:   PRO-Ease™ Lubricant
F’Brd Inlay:   Dots; frets 3,5,7,9,12,15 and 17
Headstock:   Sloped Dovewing with historic “Epiphone” metal badge
Fret:   20; JumboPRO™
Nut:   GraphTech® NuBone™
Nut Width:   1.68"
Scale Length:   24.75”
Tuners:   18:1 ratio Epiphone "Deluxe"
Strings:   Epiphone Ultra-Light (9-47)
Bridge:   reverse belly
Binding:   Body Top - 5 Layer; Ivory/Black
Body Back – 1 Layer; Ivory
Fingerboard – 1 Layer; Ivory
Pickguard:   Black; Scratchless
Saddle:   GraphTech® NuBone™; Compensated
Strap Buttons:   Yes
Hardware:   Chrome
Includes:   Beginner’s Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton
eMedia® on-line lessons
Humidifier
Colors:   Blueburst, Ebony, Natural, Vintage Sunburst, Wine Red