Epiphone FT-79 Texan (1967) with MOJO +++ in good condition.
The guitar can be dated to 1967 by its serial number on the back of the headstock and on the label inside the guitar.
Original Kluson tuners.
Straight mahogany neck topped with a RW fretboard with pearl parallellogram inlays on frets 3,5,7,9,12 and 15. Action is low, no need for neck reset. Truss rod works fine. The frets are in good condition, just minor fret wear. Comfortable round C neck profile. 25,5 inch scale length.
Spruce top with beautiful sunburst finish (cool crazing) - with alot of dings, scratches & play wear and a few small filled holes.
Glued and cleated pickguard crack.
Mahogany and back sides.
Original rosewood ADJ bridge.
The FT-79 Texan is well known for its bright, clean, and big tone, which is immediately evocative of folk-rock albums of the 1960s and 70s. And this one is no exception ! This classic vintage Texan has a beautiful and big vintage sound. It is a canon, but also subtle and plays like a dream. Many well-know guitarists and singer-songwriters, like Jimmy Hendrix, Peter Frampton, Paul Mc Cartney,... loved and played an Epiphone FT-79 Texan.
The guitar travels in its original case.