Epiphone FT79N Texan (USED, 1966)
Vintage
If you want to settle down for the night with a little "Yesterday," a Texan from this era has THAT SOUND.
Why We Love This
Aside from the fact that we're huge Beatles fans, we love the Epiphone Texan for its unique, underdog status. Essentially a Gibson J-45 with a Martin scale length, Texans are typically great, crisp sounding guitars that will punch in the same weight class as any more-popular flattop of their era. Sure, if you want to settle down for the night with a little "Yesterday" on the couch, a Texan from this era has THAT SOUND (Mr. McCartney's guitar was a '65). But the Martin scale length makes Texans underrated flatpicking guitars; and they excel in open tunings as well. This particular instrument is a first-class example of the model, in excellent, original condition save only for a bone saddle installed in place of the original plastic one. You'll find the expected lacquer checking and dings, but this is a very clean 57 year old guitar with wonderful tone. If that's your wheelhouse, and you're looking for a slope shouldered dreadnought, we invite you to call us for an in-hand description. Price includes hardshell case.**Please note: expedited shipping only at online checkout. Contact us for Ground options.
| Top | Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Nut & Saddle | Original nut & new bone saddle |
| Tuners | Original 18:1 |
| Bracing | X-braced |
| Finish | Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Carve | Medium C |
| Nut Width | 1 9/16" |
| String Spacing | 2 1/8" |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Inlays | MOP Slanted blocks |
| Headstock | Epiphone logo in MOP |
| Serial # | 800703 |
| Case | Hardshell |
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.
Pricing
We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.
Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.
Shipping
With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.