1967 Epiphone Texan
NEW ARRIVAL Gibson bought Epiphone in 1957, and moved it to the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1960. Epiphones were then built in the Gibson factory from 1960 - 1969 until being transfered to Japan in early 1970. So buying a 60's Epiphone gets you a USA made, Gibson produced guitar. With that said, the Texan is probably the best known Epiphone model, famously played by Paul McCartney. This example has one of the best looking sunburst finishes I’ve seen, and also features the hallmark tortoiseshell pickguard, and diamond fingerboard inlays. The guitar has that iconic sound, a deep bass with balanced mids and trebles, and is in very good condition, with lots of beautiful lacquer checking, and just one repaired back crack. The original adjustable saddle has been replaced by a bone saddle, but comes with the guitar should the next owner ever want to reinstall it. It has an active underside pickup fitted and comes in a non original hard case.
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