Epiphone unveils the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, a new artist model inspired by a legendary guitar

Epiphone is proud to introduce the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, a signature model honoring the iconic 1966 Sheraton played by Gem Archer—renowned for his work with Oasis, Beady Eye, and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Originally loaned to Gem by Noel Gallagher, the vintage Sheraton remains a staple in his collection, and this new release pays tribute to that cherished instrument. First launched in 1958, the Sheraton is a classic Epiphone original. This latest 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 even features the etched Double Diamond emblem on the back of the headstock, a hallmark of those elite models.

Built with a 5-ply layered maple and poplar body and a solid maple centerblock, the Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton offers enhanced sustain and reduced feedback. Multi-ply binding accents the top, back, headstock, and fretboard, while the one-piece mahogany neck sports a comfortable 60s C profile. A rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets is adorned with elegant mother-of-pearl block and abalone triangle inlays. The large Sloped Dovewing headstock showcases the historic Epiphone logo and a Tree of Life motif, both inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Finished in a rich Vintage Gloss and fitted with gold hardware throughout, 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Binding : 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back and Headstock, and 5-ply Fretboard
Body Finish : Vintage Gloss
Body Material : 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
Body Shape : Sheraton
Body Styles : ES
Centerblock : Maple

NECK

Fingerboard Material : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Medium Jumbo
Inlays : Block (Mother of Pearl) and Triangle (Abalone)
Joint : Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material : One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material : Graph Tech
Nut Width : 42.0mm / 1.65in
Profile : 60s C
Scale Length : 628.65mm / 24.75in

ELECTRONICS

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

HARDWARE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Case : Hardshell
Headstock : Large 60s Sloped Dovewing
Model : EMGASCHGH1L
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