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Epiphone FT-79 Texan Sunburst 1965

Epiphone FT-79 Texan Sunburst 1965

Serial Number: 257175

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Spruce top with mahogany back and sides. -There are two extra holes in the sides of the body. One is near the endpin where a strap button was installed, one is on the treble side lower bout and is likely from the output jack of a pickup system that has been removed.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .82" 12th 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany set neck with rosewood fingerboard. -There is an extra hole drilled on the neck heel where a strap button was installed.
Electronics: -An L.R. Baggs soundhole pickup has been installed.
Pickup Measurements: Fully functioning, can't get readings on acoustic electric systems.
Hardware: -The truss rod nut has been replaced, truss rod is still functioning well.
Modifications/Repairs: -There are two extra holes in the sides of the body. -There is an extra hole drilled on the neck heel. -An L.R. Baggs soundhole pickup has been installed. -The truss rod nut has been replaced, truss rod is still functioning well.
Case Details: Non-original hardshell case is in good shape.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has light wear for its age. -Weather checking throughout. -Body has dents, scratches, some minor finish chips and blemishes, and two extra holes drilled in the sides (see body details). -Neck has dents, scratches, a few finish chips, and an extra hole drilled in the heel (see neck details).
Serial Number: 257175
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and minimal neck relief. -Truss rod is adjustable. -Frets are wide and tall with very little play wear. -The serial number dates this instrument to 1965.
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SKU: 6167910

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Spruce top with mahogany back and sides. -There are two extra holes in the sides of the body. One is near the endpin where a strap button was installed, one is on the treble side lower bout and is likely from the output jack of a pickup system that has been removed.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .82" 12th 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany set neck with rosewood fingerboard. -There is an extra hole drilled on the neck heel where a strap button was installed.
Electronics: -An L.R. Baggs soundhole pickup has been installed.
Pickup Measurements: Fully functioning, can't get readings on acoustic electric systems.
Hardware: -The truss rod nut has been replaced, truss rod is still functioning well.
Modifications/Repairs: -There are two extra holes in the sides of the body. -There is an extra hole drilled on the neck heel. -An L.R. Baggs soundhole pickup has been installed. -The truss rod nut has been replaced, truss rod is still functioning well.
Case Details: Non-original hardshell case is in good shape.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has light wear for its age. -Weather checking throughout. -Body has dents, scratches, some minor finish chips and blemishes, and two extra holes drilled in the sides (see body details). -Neck has dents, scratches, a few finish chips, and an extra hole drilled in the heel (see neck details).
Serial Number: 257175
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and minimal neck relief. -Truss rod is adjustable. -Frets are wide and tall with very little play wear. -The serial number dates this instrument to 1965.