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(Used) 1963 Epiphone FT79 Texan
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(Used) Early 1960s Epiphone FT-79 Texan
As played by Paul McCartney: The Epiphone FT-79 Texan became iconic when Paul McCartney used one to write and perform "Yesterday." This early 1960s model shares the same classic build and tone, making it a must-have for any collector or fan of vintage acoustics.
Body
- Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Vintage Sunburst
- Condition: Cosmetic wear is present, including some finish scuffing and chipping around the bridge and across the body, consistent with a well-played vintage guitar.
Neck
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper 1960s "C" Shape
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Frets: 20 Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.625 inches or 1 5/8"
- Condition: Frets in good condition
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms
- Neck Joint: Glued-in Dovetail Joint
Bridge & Repair Notes
- Bridge: Replaced Rosewood Bridge
- Crack Under Bridge: The crack under the bridge and reinforcement to the bridge plate have stabilized the structure but are visible.
- Bass-side Bridge Wing: The bass-side bridge wing does not sit fully flush with the top, creating a small gap. This is common in older instruments and does not severely impact playability but is worthy to note.
- Finish Issues Around Bridge: Light scuffing and chipping are visible around the bridge area.
Hardware
- Saddle & Nut: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe Tuners
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
Bracing
- Bracing Type: Traditional X-bracing
- Condition: Bracing is intact with no visible issues.
Condition Overview
The early 1960s Epiphone FT-79 Texan has undergone repairs due to age-related issues. The crack under the bridge and reinforcement to the bridge plate have stabilized the structure but remain visible. The bass-side bridge wing does not sit fully flush with the top, though this is common for older instruments and does not significantly affect playability. The guitar also shows cosmetic wear, including scuffing and chipping around the bridge and body, in line with its vintage status. The guitar does not come with it's original case, but there is a padded Gig Bag that is included with the purchase.
Country of Origin: USA
- Production Era: Early 1960s