Epiphone Starling Square Shoulder Acoustic Guitar

🎸 Description

The Epiphone Starling Square Shoulder Acoustic Guitar is an entry-level dreadnought designed especially for beginners and casual players. It combines classic square-shoulder body styling with durable tonewoods to deliver a warm, balanced sound suitable for strumming and basic fingerstyle.

Built with ease of play in mind, the Starling features a comfortable C-shaped neck, shorter scale length, and medium jumbo frets—making it easier for new players to form chords and press strings. Its rugged construction and affordable price make it a popular first guitar choice.

📊 Specifications

🪵 Body

• Body Shape: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top: Layered Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Layered Mahogany
• Binding: Black single-ply (top & back)
• Finish: Gloss

🎼 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
• Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone XB

⚙️ Hardware

• Bridge: Reverse Belly (Laurel)
• Saddle: Compensated (Imitation Bone)
• Tuning Machines: Epiphone Premium Die-cast
• Pickguard: Starling Tear Drop with graphic
• Truss Rod: Dual-action

🎵 Other Details

• Strings: .012 – .053 gauge
• Finish Options: Ebony, Wine Red, Hot Pink Pearl, Starlight Blue
• Case: Optional (EpiLite or hardshell)

⭐ Key Features

• Beginner-friendly design with easy playability
• Durable layered wood construction
• Balanced tone with good projection
• Shorter scale length reduces finger stretch
• Stylish finishes with unique Starling pickguard

👍 Best For

• Beginners learning guitar
• Budget-conscious buyers
• Basic strumming & practice sessions

👎 Limitations

• Not a solid wood guitar (laminate build)
• Limited tonal depth compared to higher-end models