Epiphone FT-79 Texan Sunburst 1965 Epiphone

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Spruce

Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. There is a repaired separation of the top center seam, which is reinforced with an internal spruce cleat.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .81″ (1st fret), .95″ (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00″

Nut Width: 1-9/16″

Scale Length: 24 3/4″

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, parallelogram inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment.

Electronics: None

Hardware: Original; the bridge has been reglued, and one of the inlay dots covering a bolt is missing. A strap button has been added to the heel.

Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Epiphone acoustic guitar has aged nicely, with plenty of authentic wear and signs of use on the glossy finish. There is nice checking and antiquing to the finish, with patches of wear through to wood around the pickguard and soundhole. There are various small knocks and dings on the body, as well as some light scratches on the neck finish. The headstock face displays mild hazing.

Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been reglued
-A strap button has been added to the heel
-Repaired center seam separation in the top

Serial Number: 332235

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the truss rod is adjustable. The original wide frets are moderately low, with moderate play wear present. The serial number and construction appointments date the guitar to 1965.

Case Details: Hardshell Case