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Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
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Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
This killer-sounding 1965 Epiphone Cortez is just into the shop on trade! The Cortez is a sleeper -- dare we say, bargain? -- of a guitar for anyone interested in a small-bodied instrument with which to enter the vintage-guitar fray. Here we have an almost perfectly-kept example of the model, in very clean condition. It's a very dynamic-sounding instrument, capable of a lot more power than one might think. The voice is dry, woody, and crisp all at once -- one of the best deals in the vintage section of the shop! This guitar is in very good vintage condition, meaning it shows the expected lacquer checking and various scratches and dings consistent with 60 years of usage. The neck angle remains healthy; and our shop's recent setup has it playing beautifully. Priced with its original grey & blue chipboard case.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Ebony
Tuners Kluson
Scale Length 24 3/4"
Nut Width 1 5/8"
String Spacing 2"
Case Original Chipboard

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Epiphone FT-45 Cortez (1965)
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