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1964 Epiphone Texan, Model FT-79 Natural Finish

Estimated price for orientation: 3 500 $

Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description
Brand: Epiphone Dexterity: Right-Handed
Exact Year: 1964 String Configuration: 6 String
Model: Texan Soundboard Style: Flat Top
Body Type: Dreadnought Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


This guitar is in great condition.  Only one owner.  Some minor cosmetic finish crazing and minor dings are all that is evident. The string tension distorted the plastic bridge.  The bridge was replaced with a perfectly matching, solid ebony bridge built by Martin-licensed repairman and luthier Frank Finocchi in Easton PA.  The original plastic bridge and hardware were kept and will be shipped with the guitar.  It plays beautifully.  Serial Number 204174.  Guitar ships free in new hard shell case.  
This is the guitar model made famous by Paul McCartney. From Wikipedia:  "The Texan was made popular by for the recording and the live performances of the hit song from 1965 "". It is also famous for being the acoustic guitar on which McCartney performed the signature "McCartney Picking" in some album pieces such as "" ( "White Album")."