First released just prior to Joe Pass’ death in 1994, the Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II is a great variation on the original 175 style guitars. The vintage sunburst has been finished onto a spruce top and laminated maple back and sides and features Alnico Classic humbuckers while the pickup selector has been moved to the top of the guitar rather than on the cutaway. Strung with flat wound strings, the Joe Pass Emperor II is truly a great guitar and a deserved tribute to the legend himself. £425