Epiphone Texan FT-79 1966 Natural
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $1,775 — $2,555
The Texan or the FT-79 Texan was the heir to an older flattop produced by Epiphone starting in the early '40s. After Gibson purchased Epiphone in 1957, the model was redesigned to look more like Gibson's slopped-shoulder J-45, but with a shorter scale-length. It was at this point that Gibson also updated the model name to the Texan.
Years of Production: 1958 - 1970
Body Style: Round shoulder dreadnought
Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: 25 1/2-inch scale length, rounded shoulders, single-parallelogram inlays
Notable Players: Paul McCartney, Bert Jansch, Noel Gallagher