1963 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Natural

Offered for sale;

Used 1963 Epiphone FT-79 Texan serial number 127422.

This guitar is in “fair” condition.

When we purchased this guitar in 2009 it was a mess and had only 2 strings on it. At that time I knew four things for sure.
-The truss rod was good.
-The neck angle was good.
-Some previous repairs were not pretty but they were structurally sound.
-And once everything else was made right we would replace that “energy eating” wooden saddle with a nice fat piece of bone that we keep in stock to lively up the resonance of these guitars.

Well after a new bridge plate and a few cracks glued, I played one chord on it and knew two things for sure.
-The wooden saddle stays.
-And I’m taking it home.
I’ve enjoyed this guitar for 9 years and now I’m reluctantly ready to pass it on.

The FT-79 was introduced in 1941 and the Texan name was added for 1958.

Featuring a “slope shoulder” design much like the J-45, though the Texan features a long scale neck. The FT-79 is known for its ability to project and their well-rounded bass response. Many feel that the Texan is one of the best sounding flat tops in the Gibson family.

The Texan holds a solid piece of modern musical notoriety as Paul McCartney played it (tuned a half step down) for the recording of “Yesterday” in 1965 and is believed to still own that guitar.

Hard-shell case included.

“We carefully inspect every instrument when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. We also do a full set up before we ship. If you decide to purchase this guitar, please let us know what gauge strings you prefer.”

GUITAR SPECS:

Year: 1963

Serial number: 127422

Body: Mahogany back & sides Sitka Spruce top

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5”

Number of Frets: 20

Bridge: Rosewood

Width at Nut: 1 5/8”

Radius: 9.5”

Weight: 4.4lbs

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