Here for sale we have an Epiphone Ltd Edition Peter Frampton 1964 FT-79 Texan electro-acoustic guitar in Faded Vintage Burst finish. This limited edition instrument is based on Frampton's own 1964 Texan, on which every song he wrote between 1969 & 1980 started life. After narrowly avoiding destruction in the 2010 Nashville floods, Epiphone produced this limited run of 500 standard and 100 'Premium Outfit' instruments in 2018. 

Made in China in 2018 this guitar features an all-solid set-neck construction comprising a Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck and 20 fret Pau Ferro fingerboard with matching bridge. The body is double bound in Ivoroid, whilst the top is adorned with a restrained striped purfling & rosette & tortoiseshell pickguard. The fingerboard is inlaid with Pearloid parallelograms, matching the headstock inlay. A Bone saddle & nut are fitted, along with a set of Schaller M6 sealed tuning machines. An L.R Baggs EAS-VTC undersaddle piezo pickup is installed, and is wired to discreet soundhole-mounted master volume & tone controls. 

The Mahogany neck plays very well, with a rather narrow nut width at 1.605". Paired with the SlimTaper 'C' profile, it has to be said that the neck feels exceptionally easy to navigate, offering easy reach and comfortable playability in all registers. The traditional 12" fingerboard radius works well for chordal and melodic lines whilst medium jumbo frets improve the feel of vibrato and string bending techniques. The smooth lines of the Slope Shoulder dreadnought body are as comfortable in the arms as ever, just as practical in a seated position as they are standing. 

The acoustic voice of the Peter Frampton Texan is well-balanced and dynamic, producing a warm and rich sound with a strong and clear midrange. The Sitka Spruce top contributes to the instrument's excellent projection and sustain, and delivers a bright and crisp high end that is well-articulated. The Mahogany back and sides offer warmth & character, with a deep low end that makes chords hum and chime. The L.R Baggs EAS-VTC system faithfully conveys the acoustic voice of the instrument, adding the versatility required for live & studio use. A nicely appointed & beautifully crafted instrument. 

Brand - Epiphone

Model - Ltd Edition Peter Frampton 1964 FT-79 Texan

Finish - Faded Vintage Burst

Year - 2018

Made In - China

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce

Back/Sides - Solid Mahogany

Neck - Mahogany

Neck Profile - SlimTaper 'C'

Fingerboard - Pau Ferro

Fingerboard Radius - 12"

Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total (Medium Jumbo)

Scale Length- 25.5"

Nut Width - 1.605"

Pickups - L.R Baggs EAS-VTC

Controls - Soundhole Mounted: Master Volume, Master Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1060226179570

Weight: 5.4lbs  

Serial: 18072305676

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Very light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. 

Neck: Overall excellent condition. Very light scratching to the rear of the neck can be seen under direct light and close scrutiny. 

Body: Overall excellent condition. Very light scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light and close scrutiny, as is common with high gloss finishes. The pickguard shows milder scratching consistent with playwear. 

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. Very light flattening of the crown can be identified under close scrutiny. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform. 

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss Rod tool (4mm Hex) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional and excellent condition.

Structural: No structural concerns to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

There is moderate material remaining in the saddle for future adjustments to the action.

Electrics: 

Fully functional. 9V Battery not included. 

Case & Accessories:

Hard Case.

Very good condition with light signs of exterior wear. The COA is included, however it appears to have been exposed to moisture in the past which has left some slight residue. Everything remains entirely legible.

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.