Epiphone 1960s FT-79 Cherry Red

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This is a late 1960s model from the Kalamazoo factory, where Gibson acoustic guitars were also produced.

Epiphone / FT-79 Cherry Red

This particular guitar is in the rare "Cherry Red" color, which, like Gibson, was only produced for a short period of three years, from 1967 to 1969.

Cherry Red fades differently in modern times, and each guitar has its own unique character.

It's a wonderful color that reflects the history each instrument has walked.

This particular guitar boasts a beautiful pale reddish-brown color, a lustrous and sophisticated finish, and is a truly superb example of exceptional craftsmanship.

With its screw-on pickguard, upper belly adjustable bridge, wood saddle, and being from the final round-shoulder period, this is a truly rare example.

I happened to have a J-45 Cherry Red from the same year, so I compared them.

Even though they were made in the same factory, with the same wood materials and almost identical designs, the sound is surprisingly different from other Gibsons of the same era.

While it's true that this guitar has a longer scale length compared to a J-45, this particular instrument is characterized by its somewhat rustic and woody tone. Nevertheless, you can enjoy a genuine vintage sound.

It's a well-known anecdote that The Beatles' "Yesterday," arguably the most famous song using a Texan pickup, was played in whole-step down tuning. This guitar, when played with a G chord in whole-step down tuning, delivers that unmistakable sound.

Epiphone remains an indispensable brand supporting acoustic guitar users worldwide, and the spirit of New York craftsmanship lives on.

Experiencing a page of that history is a truly precious opportunity.

*Although the serial number is from 1970, the specifications are those of a unit from around 1968.

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Brazilian Rosewood
BRIDGE: Brazilian Rosewood
NUT WIDTH: 40.0mm
SCALE: 648mm
WEIGHT: 2.05kg
CASE: Non Original Hardshell Case

[Repair/Modification History/Replacement Parts/Exterior Condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of this used/vintage item.
Please understand in advance.

- Overall, the condition is commensurate with its age, with minor scratches and dents.
- Thorough inspection and adjustment of the neck and wood have been performed by a professional acoustic guitar craftsman.

[Playing Condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.2mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion: Approximately 2.5mm to 3.0mm
- The string height can be raised or lowered using the adjustable saddle.
- There are no buzzing or dead spots, and the playing condition is good.

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