Epiphone Texan FT-79N Natural 1967
EPIPHONE TEXAN 1967
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Epiphone Texan, a model most famously associated with Paul McCartney, who used his 1964 model to write and record "Yesterday" and various Beatles tracks. Details as follows:
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- Year of manufacture: 1967
- Country of origin: USA (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Serial number:Â 871266
- Model: FT-79N
- Body Type: Slope-shouldered dreadnought
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Material: One-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded "C" or SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (647.7 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 9/16"
- Fingerboard: Rio Rosewood with Mother of Pearl "Parallelogram" inlays
- Bridge: Rosewood "Reverse Belly" with an adjustable wooden saddle
- Tuners: Replaced tuners (Grover-style)
- Pickguard: Large tortoiseshell-coloured pickguard
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer in Natural finish
- Label: Rectangular Blue "Union Made" label
- Condition: 7/10
- Case: OHSC (Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case)
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Comments:
The FT-79 originally debuted in 1941 as a New York-made Epiphone with a walnut body. After Gibson purchased Epiphone in 1957, they redesigned it as the "Texan," moving production to the legendary Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. It was reimagined as a "long-scale" version of the Gibson J-45, making it unique among slope-shouldered dreadnoughts. While it looks like a Gibson J-45, the Texan features a longer 25.5-inch scale length (similar to a Martin or a Fender), which provides higher string tension and a brighter, more "punchy" tone than its Gibson counterparts. Guitars from this period were built by the same craftsmen, using the same tonewoods and methods as the "Golden Era" Gibsons. This model is most famous for being the primary acoustic guitar of Paul McCartney, who used a 1964 Texan to record and perform "Yesterdayâ. Other legendary users include Jimi Hendrix, Peter Frampton, Noel Gallagher, and Graham Nash. It remains a iconic acoustic for its role in 1960s British rock and folk.
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EPIPHONE TEXAN 1967
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Epiphone Texan, a model most famously associated with Paul McCartney, who used his 1964 model to write and record "Yesterday" and various Beatles tracks. Details as follows:
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- Year of manufacture: 1967
- Country of origin: USA (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Serial number:Â 871266
- Model: FT-79N
- Body Type: Slope-shouldered dreadnought
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Material: One-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded "C" or SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (647.7 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 9/16"
- Fingerboard: Rio Rosewood with Mother of Pearl "Parallelogram" inlays
- Bridge: Rosewood "Reverse Belly" with an adjustable wooden saddle
- Tuners: Replaced tuners (Grover-style)
- Pickguard: Large tortoiseshell-coloured pickguard
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer in Natural finish
- Label: Rectangular Blue "Union Made" label
- Condition: 7/10
- Case: OHSC (Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case)
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Comments:
The FT-79 originally debuted in 1941 as a New York-made Epiphone with a walnut body. After Gibson purchased Epiphone in 1957, they redesigned it as the "Texan," moving production to the legendary Kalamazoo, Michigan factory. It was reimagined as a "long-scale" version of the Gibson J-45, making it unique among slope-shouldered dreadnoughts. While it looks like a Gibson J-45, the Texan features a longer 25.5-inch scale length (similar to a Martin or a Fender), which provides higher string tension and a brighter, more "punchy" tone than its Gibson counterparts. Guitars from this period were built by the same craftsmen, using the same tonewoods and methods as the "Golden Era" Gibsons. This model is most famous for being the primary acoustic guitar of Paul McCartney, who used a 1964 Texan to record and perform "Yesterdayâ. Other legendary users include Jimi Hendrix, Peter Frampton, Noel Gallagher, and Graham Nash. It remains a iconic acoustic for its role in 1960s British rock and folk.
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
