Description
Gibson / 1968 FT-79 Texan
A Texan with a long scale.
This rare instrument was produced at the Gibson Kalamazoo factory and features a custom cherry finish.
ーVibrant Cherry Color
The rounded shoulder body top is made of spruce and finished in cherry red.
Despite being nearly 60 years old, it retains a vivid red hue, making it a valuable specimen.
Judging by its appearance, it has been carefully preserved.
The small pickguard is secured with four screws and features a logo bearing the initials "Epiphone".
Mahogany is used for the sides and back, vividly colored in cherry red like the top.
The warm, beautiful grain of the mahogany indicates the use of high-quality wood.
The fingerboard is rosewood, featuring the Texan's iconic parallelogram inlays.
The neck is made of mahogany, and the narrow neck with a 40mm nut width is characteristic of this era.
The bridge is a rosewood upper belly bridge with ceramic adjustable saddles.
The headstock is adorned with Epiphone's classic logo and a cloud inlay.
The truss rod cover is secured with two screws and features an engraved E mark.
The tuning machines are Kluson Deluxe triple-locking tuners.
These are the same as those used on the J-45.
Sunburst and natural finishes remain timeless favorites, but the rare cherry finish is not only hard to find on the market; instruments retaining a deep red hue are especially scarce and highly sought after.
If you're searching for one, we highly recommend giving this a try.
[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 40mm
SCALE: 644mm
CASE: Gibson Chipboard Case
[Condition]
- There are some scratches and dents here and there, but no major paint cracks, and it's in nice condition.
- No muffled sound or buzzing, and it plays well.
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.7mm on the 6th string side, 2.2mm on the 1st string side.
- The adjustable saddle allows for raising or lowering the string height.
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]
[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since mail-order sales do not allow customers to try the instrument beforehand, we offer a 6-day trial period after delivery.
Test the product thoroughly at home. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
※ Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.
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Wind instruments (up to 1 year)
Upon arrival, we perform internal cleaning, replace consumables as needed, and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. Should the instrument malfunction or cease to produce sound during normal use, we will address the issue free of charge.
◯Junk items come with no warranty.