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The WildKat Gets a Makeover





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The WildKat has become an instant classic since its release. As such, the design team over at Epiphone decided that it was time to give the Kat a facelift. The Uptown Kat is the result of their efforts and offers plenty of upgrades that you won't find on its predecessors. The Uptown Kat features a pair of mini humbuckers that create a fat, focused tone that's useful for lead and rhythm playing alike. It has a sleek and fast neck that will help you reach new playing heights. Rounded out by a LockTone ABR bridge with a trapeze tailpiece, The Uptown Kat offers players serious value in a good-looking package.





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Mini humbuckers produce standout tone





What's not to love about mini humbuckers? Players have loved them ever since their introduction decades ago. They have a tight, beefy tone that's well-behaved through clean amps. Once you kick on your dirt pedal and crank the gain, though, these humbuckers come alive with rip-roaring fury. The Uptown Kat has simple controls that help you customize your sound. There are individual volume knobs for each pickup with a master tone and master volume.





Semi-hollow construction blends hollowbody warmth and solidbody sustain





The Uptown Kat is a single-cut version of the classic ES series of guitars. It has a maple and poplar laminate body that produces a warm and resonant tone. The solid centerblock performs double duty by enabling long-lasting sustain and resisting feedback. Guitarists of all playing styles will appreciate how comfortable the body shape truly is. If you're gigging regularly and need a dependable axe with serious sustain, you owe it to yourself to give the Epiphone Uptown Kat a try.





Classy look and feel





The Epiphone Uptown Kat is a sleek and classy update on Epiphone's Wildkat. The vibrant metallic finish showcases your individuality and looks great in all lighting conditions. The gold hardware really pops against the finish for a nice touch of high-end sophistication. The body is completed by an eye-popping gold back and 5-ply binding. The bound fretboard has block inlays reminiscent of the classic ES guitars. Finally, the headstock is completed by a classic Epiphone logo plate.





Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


An updated take on a modern classic


Mini humbuckers deliver tight, bright tone with focused output


Sleek neck feels great to play


Graph Tech NuBone nut is rich and resonant


Grover tuners provide unmatched tuning stability


Classic Epiphone headstock plate catches the eyes of your audience


LockTone ABR bridge with a trapeze tailpiece


Gold hardware matches the back and pops against the finish