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Frank Stallone on his “magnificent” Epiphone Emperor and its mysterious origins

By Phil Weller published 26 April 25

Frank's brother, Sylvester Stallone, bought the prized instrument for him from Norman’s Rare Guitars, but who owned the guitar for the first 20 years of its life remains undiscovered

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Sylvester Stallone Surprises His Brother With a Rare Epiphone Emperor

By Christopher Scapelliti published 21 December 16

Frank Stallone tells how his brother boughthim a fine and rare 1940 Epiphone Emperor formerly owned by the Sons of the Pioneers

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