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Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone FT-79N Texan

Nearly everyone can instantly recall the sound of the opening chords to The Beatles’ “Yesterday,” and that is the sound of the Epiphone Texan. This beloved slope-shoulder dreadnought acoustic has also been played by Graham Nash, Noel Gallagher, Ben Gibbard, and Peter Frampton, among others—a testament to its sonic pedigree.

This 1962 model comes from the Gibson Vault in all-original, excellent condition with a Natural finish and slight playwear throughout. It features the earlier, short, Kalamazoo-style headstock and was never drilled for a second strap button. Any collector will love the included original hang tags and original gray hardshell case with blue interior.

There are no modifications to this instrument.

Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting December 14, 2023.

See Online Store Policies Page for Sales Terms & Conditions for Gibson Certified Vintage.

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Specifications

Body Specs

Binding 3-ply Top, Single-ply Back

Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape Texan

Body Styles Round Shoulder

Top Sitka Spruce

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 20

Frets Original

Inlays Parallelogram

Joint Glued In, Set Neck

Neck Material One Piece Mahogany

Nut Material Nylon

Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in

Electronics Specs

Hardware Specs

Bridge Wooden Adjustable Bridge

Bridge Pins White Plastic

finish Nickel

Pickguard Single-ply Tortoise with Foil E Logo

Saddle Material Wood

Strap Buttons 1 - White Plastic at Bottom; Never Drilled for Second Strap Button

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Kluson 3-per-side Strip with White Plastic Buttons

Misc Specs

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal

Model: GCVP0023

Case Original Gray Hardshell with Blue Interior

Headstock 3 Per Side

Headstock Inlay Inlaid Epiphone Logo and Beehive

Strings Gauge 12-54

Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone FT-79N Texan, Natural

Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone FT-79N Texan, Natural

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Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Epiphone FT-79N Texan

Nearly everyone can instantly recall the sound of the opening chords to The Beatles’ “Yesterday,” and that is the sound of the Epiphone Texan. This beloved slope-shoulder dreadnought acoustic has also been played by Graham Nash, Noel Gallagher, Ben Gibbard, and Peter Frampton, among others—a testament to its sonic pedigree.

This 1962 model comes from the Gibson Vault in all-original, excellent condition with a Natural finish and slight playwear throughout. It features the earlier, short, Kalamazoo-style headstock and was never drilled for a second strap button. Any collector will love the included original hang tags and original gray hardshell case with blue interior.

There are no modifications to this instrument.

Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting December 14, 2023.

See Online Store Policies Page for Sales Terms & Conditions for Gibson Certified Vintage.

Read more

Specifications

Body Specs

Binding 3-ply Top, Single-ply Back

Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape Texan

Body Styles Round Shoulder

Top Sitka Spruce

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 20

Frets Original

Inlays Parallelogram

Joint Glued In, Set Neck

Neck Material One Piece Mahogany

Nut Material Nylon

Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in

Electronics Specs

Hardware Specs

Bridge Wooden Adjustable Bridge

Bridge Pins White Plastic

finish Nickel

Pickguard Single-ply Tortoise with Foil E Logo

Saddle Material Wood

Strap Buttons 1 - White Plastic at Bottom; Never Drilled for Second Strap Button

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Kluson 3-per-side Strip with White Plastic Buttons

Misc Specs

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal

Model: GCVP0023

Case Original Gray Hardshell with Blue Interior

Headstock 3 Per Side

Headstock Inlay Inlaid Epiphone Logo and Beehive

Strings Gauge 12-54

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