The guitar's one-piece, 25-1/2"-scale mahogany neck is secured with a glued-in dovetailed neck joint and is topped with a rosewood fretboard. Hey Cookie' date=' re seat your bridge pins, making sure the ball ends are locked firmly in place, it will save your bridgeplate from excessive wear. The Elitist had a much more "J-45" sound than the Inspired. Baggs EAS-VTC system, with a pair of rotary controls for volume and tone adjustment mounted at the top edge of the soundhole. Epiphone Peter Frampton "1964" Texan sent for the review comes equipped with a L.R. Overview Specs Warranties and Docs Reviews Epiphone Masterbilt Texan Acoustic The Masterbilt series honors Epiphone's most iconic acoustic guitars from the 1960s, with instruments built with old-world Masterbilt quality and specs. A Round D-shaped mahogany neck is silky to encourage players to explore the length of the long-scaled Indian rosewood fingerboard, reaching clear highs and deep lows. So...like Any, other brand of acoustic guitar, they must vary some...instrument to instrument.   Your previous content has been restored. can anyone help please!! By Since 1958, the Epiphone Texan has been the inspiration for generations of world-class songwriters. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Go to Frets.com for more repair & maintenance info. [/quote']. If you pick up a Frontier do a review I'm curious as to how they match up to a hummingbird. They also have a signed USA Texan, but it's locked up and I didn't think it was worth asking for, since I wouldn't be able to buy it anyway. Beautiful and great-playing Peter Frampton signature “1964” Texan. Anyone want to give a review of their Epiphone Texan? An authentic bone saddle and nut ensures precision in tuning and solid intonation while mother-of-pearl inlays and Grover Cream Button tuning machines top off the Texan's smallest specifications. many, as you can...if the "Texan" is your desire! I can still hang it on the wall and pretend it's Macca's!!!!! Epiphone; Texan; Inspired by 1964 Texan; Reviews + Epiphone Inspired by 1964 Texan. The Epiphone Inspired by “1964” Texan is a cool guitar, and it’s hard to imagine getting more value for a street price of around $400. ... when I decided to upgrade guitars. The FT-79 was produced by the Epiphone company starting in 1942. × Terms & Conditions | Registered Trademarks, I played one the other day and wasn't terribly impressed. Gig bag included. As bold and outstanding as the models before it, today's Texan is made with the same quality and care as the original from the 1950s. It sounded like the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe I played a few weeks ago.   Pasted as rich text. but it's soooooooooooooooooooo beautiful.... How could it be that disappointing? [/quote']. Construction, playability, sound...all receive the highest marks. Epiphone welcomes the Texan back with open arms. Thanks for the heads up. Hey Cookie, re seat your bridge pins, making sure the ball ends are locked firmly in place, it will save your bridgeplate from excessive wear. Not as thick as my Martin... more along the lines of my Gibson LG-0, which makes sense. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Epiphone Inspired by "1964" Texan Acoustic/Electric Solid Top Guitar, Natural at Amazon.com. Epiphone FT-160 Texan 12-String. 1928–31 Recording Model E. Although the Stathopoulo family built numerous guitars on a custom … The guitar is only acoustic as it's doesn't have any pick ups or electronics. The Texan is made of a mahogany body and spruce tonewood combination, providing a warm tone with plenty of directness and amplified by its boomy, thick dreadnought shape. Honestly, the best-sounding guitar I played in the store that day (which was limited to those two Texans and several $100 guitars, since that's the budget I was there with) was a Chinese-made Hofner dreadnought. Featuring a Solid Spruce Top in a traditional Faded Cherry finish, Mahogany neck, Epiphone hardware, and a Granadillo bridge. An Inspired Update on the Legendary Texan Epiphone’s Texan FT-79 acoustic-electric guitar is more than a throwback to an iconic instrument. Cool. Features: Factory This auction is for a 1965 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Serial Number 27493x The instrument is is overall good condition. Hope that helps. YAY!!!!!! The Inspired did a good job of looking like a 1964 Texan, while the Elitist sounded more like one. It's just breathtaking, Thanks alot for your help guys!! If so, I might aswell buy the Korean J-45... How did the necks compare? The USA-made Texan has a retail price point … The Lil’ Tex Travel Acoustic/Electric Outfit captures the classic look and sound of the iconic Epiphone Texan acoustic but sized to go anywhere and ideal for new players! can anyone help please!! The saddle looks to be 2 and 3/4 inches. Featuring a Solid Spruce top with a rare Faded Vintageburst finish, a L. R. Baggs EAS-VTC pickup system, and the same Schaller M6 machine heads Frampton uses … × To lower the action, remove the saddle from the guitar & rub the bottom (the part that sits in the bridge) on a piece of sandpaper you have placed on a flat surface. Recent models have an integrated light-weight internal electric pickup fitted; the original model was acoustic only. The return of the Texan is a call for celebration as fans of classic American instruments can now experience a piece of American musical history. The full form held close in the arms of players prepares them for a striking soundscape. Upon picking up the Texan and giving it a couple strums, the full tonal experience is present as the Texan blooms with a room-filling voice. The Texan's history dates back to 1958 where it was introduced while sharing space in the original Gibson factories in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I have a Martin DX1 (and a 2015 Epiphone Casino) and wonder if its sound is biased to more like a Gibson, Martin or something completely unique. Reviews . Most notably, Epiphone is building its first US-made guitar in recent memory (the firm themselves say 'decades') under this banner, in the form of the Made In USA Texan acoustic – once favoured by Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton. Epiphone welcomes the Texan back with open arms. Dang! At the moment these are the only shots I have as my daughter has borrowed my camera. Gibson Brands, Inc. respects your right to privacy. The homegrown tones of an American classic have come home. This is by far my favority acoustic/electric guitar in this price range. I got mine for $380 and it was a no brainer. I can tell you that the Texan is much, much more than just a good guitar. 4 user reviews. While not being all things to everyone in terms of tone, what the 64 Texan does, it does well. A rich voice and plenty of volume can make the Texan sing like a choir or mosey along like a toe-tapping country quartet. A gigbag is included. Part of the Epiphone Original Collection, the Texan receives its revival in a series that celebrates the legacy of iconic American-made instruments. In terms of tonal versatility, we found it difficult to warm things up a little, even when rolling the treble right off. The Epiphone FT-79 Texan is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar from the 1960's. Buy @ Classified Ads. Or was it the sound that disappointed? Maybe calling it a Texan makes me expect some magical sound to come out of it' date=' but it disappointed. Gorgeous 1965 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Gibson made - Kalamazoo, Mich. Inspired by 1964 Texan, Dreadnought Steel String Guitar from Epiphone in the Texan series. The Epiphone Texas features all-solid woods, X … Product presentation . The guitar's one-piece 25-1/2"-scale mahogany neck is secured with a glued-in dovetailed neck joint and is topped with a rosewood fretboard. Along with a wealth of fine acoustic features, an LR Baggs VTC electronics system captures the Texan's legendary tones on stage or in the studio. filing down the grooves of the bridge? Click Here, 1989 Arena Dr. Hamilton, NJ 609.888.0620, 619 Lake Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 732.455.8397. That said, I liked the way the Inspired looked - it was darker and had the vintage-style headstock, while the Elitist was a much lighter wood and had a more modern headstock. Yay, I ordered a Texan from Thomann just now! The IB "Texan" I played, in a store in Wichita, recently, was GREAT! ... Or maybe the Masterbilt Texan. Avg used price: $439. Part of the Epiphone Original Collection, the Texan receives its revival in a series that celebrates the legacy of iconic American-made instruments. Hey Cookie, would you mind taking a pic of the front and back of the headstock and posting them? ", But, obviously, there are some that may be less, desirable, than anticipated. Featuring classic specifications, the Texan is constructed with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing for time-honored inner architecture. One more thing!!! Affiliate links: Reverb.com Musiciansfriend.com Check out my 60 Second Guitar Review for Ultimate-Guitar.com! Trussrod-adjustments? Beautiful full and warm sounding, and very even tone/volume..string to string. It'll be here in about a month! I'd say try out as. Upload or insert images from URL. LOL Yeah I noticed that also as I was taking that pic. The revival of this American classic is a testament to the passion and expertise Gibson luthiers bring to each instrument. Was it the playability? Epiphone celebrates this iconic instrument with the USA Texan, proudly handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s world-class acoustic luthiers. It … The Epiphone Masterbilt Texan is based on the historic '60s Texan played by legendary artists. School Band Instrument Question? Now, the Texan is made in the USA once again and handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, by Gibson’s finest acoustic luthiers. The Elitist in stock was much better - but also sold for over twice the price. Seeing some conflicting information here — but Epiphone is definitely making a Texan model as part of their “Epiphone USA” collection, which will also apparently include the Casino from their selection of electric guitars. I'm thinking about buying one because they're so cheap but don't want to rush into it if the quality isn't there. Cookieman??? Lookin' forward to it =D. But the basic design of the FT-79 was first put into production in 1942 when Epiphone was based in New York … This the the “Premium Outfit” with the Baggs Dual Source (DS-ELE) pickup system that sounds amazing. The Elitist in stock was much better - but also sold for over twice the price.[/quote']. It has been rectified. Looks-wise, the Texan has a simple, yet classy natural finish. The IB "Texan" I played, in a store in Wichita, recently, was GREAT! I see your bass string pegs poking up a bit. sorry for the delay in answering your question in bed all weekend with bad stomach flu. someone here bought a Texan made in china and didn't have much to complain except, that the action was a bit high.... if only his name would return to my memory and he could post pics of his wonderful guitar... @ Cookieman: Please send us some more pictures of your beautiful Texan for us to drool upon... You mentioned the action being too high.... How do you fix this? Copyright 2019 Gibson Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. As bold and outstanding as the models before it, today's Texan is made with the same quality and care as the original from the 1950s. Maybe calling it a Texan makes me expect some magical sound to come out of it, but it disappointed. I believe the Texan guitars were made as early as the 1950's, but the particular one that I've used was from the mid 60's. Now, the Texan is made in the USA once again, proudly hand… Ideal for new players! Read honest and unbiased product reviews … Display as a link instead, × The necks were about the same - quite within my range of comfort. I was really trying to hear the "Yesterday" sound, like I'm sure many people are, the the Elitist did it much better than the Inspired did. I see your bass string pegs poking up a bit. Hi, could you tell me where the jack socket is? Original bridge, Frets (light wear) body, neck The Tuners. I'm trying to work out which Tusq compensated saddle I should get' date=' I think its the TUSQ PQ9200-lo but need to be sure of the length of the saddle on the IB Texan. Unlike the raft of reissue models, this is a genuine vintage Texan, manufactured by Gibson in the USA at their Kalamazoo factory and crafted right alongside Gibson's J-50, with identical body dimensions. ...filing down the grooves of the bridge? It is a fantastic guitar. The aim of the Original Collection is to celebrate Epiphone's own contributions to the instrument world. Includes vintage-style blue rectangle soundhole label and Gibson strings. Curbside Pickup Every Day, Showrooms by Appointment Only. Beautiful full and warm, sounding, and very even tone/volume..string to string. Featuring all solid woods, X-bracing, and a 25.5” scale length for a powerful tone. The Epiphone Texan is an acoustic flattop guitar of the (advanced) Jumbo type. Privacy Policy | After a couple of decades abroad, the Epiphone Texan is sure to receive a warm welcome from Epiphone players across the nation. I didn't even know about this low-priced reissue. Overview - Epiphone presents the Ltd. Ed. okay, that does it..... IM GETTING ONE TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   You cannot paste images directly. Great price, Thanks Cookieman, I'm gonna covert one to a lefty then!:-. Originally recorded on a Texan, the song treated listeners from around the world to the sweet sounds of an authentic American-made musical instrument. Old Woody, Feb 19, 2020 #3. After decades of international import production, the Epiphone Texan has returned to the United States, handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by expert Gibson luthiers. Thank you so much Cookiemaster (hehe) for posting the pics, you have excellent taste! Now constructed in the same Montana factory that produces all Gibson acoustic guitars, the Texan has found a home alongside Gibson guitars as it had decades ago. On the stage of the Ed Sullivan Show in 1965, Paul McCartney picked up an Epiphone Texan strung left-handed and sang "Yesterday" to an ecstatic audience in the studio and across the globe. I read all the reviews and watched the videos. It looks great, feels great and has some history. clarkuss, November 5, 2009 in Epiphone Acoustics. It wasn't a J-45, but sounded much closer than the Inspired did. I chose a Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE guitar I picked out the one I wanted at sweetwater online, and to be sure of what I was buying, I drove to guitar center 10 miles away, to try one out. Clear editor. I played one the other day and wasn't terribly impressed. Epiphone FT-160 Texan 12-String. You can post now and register later. History. A sloped shoulder body shape is similar to the Gibson J-45 for a feel in hand that is familiar to fans of Gibson's classic models. This Epiphone Acoustic Electric Guitar was inspired by the 1964 Texan acoustic with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back to a deliver full, rich tone. Never played a Masterbilt, but I do have an Inspired by Texan.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Here's the new Texan, made in Bozeman, Montana! Includes hard shell case.Ships well packed, fully insured.From Epiphone's Website:Since 1958, the Epiphone Texan has been the inspiration for generations of world-class songwriters including Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton and Noel Gallagher of Oasis. Now, the Texan is made in the USA once again and is proudly handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s finest acoustic luthiers. Finish was equal, on both...nicely done, and not too "thick/heavy" at all. I don't remember them feeling much different. The body is composed of a quality Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides that ring out with warm and resonant acoustic tones. Epiphone, as ever, has produced a great vintage-looking guitar that benefits from a … The acoustic guitar used by legendary musicians gets a modern electric-acoustic makeover Cost: $699.00, for more details check out Epiphone.com. Epiphone goes further with creating an authentic experience down to the last detail. The more I look at the pictures of good ol' Cookieman the more I want a Texan! If it weren't for what appeared to be an improperly-glued brace and possibly weak neck joint, I would have bought it on the spot. Up for sale, a 1965 Epiphone Texan model FT79N, professionally maintained to play its best. The standard Ltd. Ed. This Epiphone Acoustic Electric Guitar was inspired by the 1964 Texan acoustic with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back to a deliver full, rich tone. Well, there's at lot to be said, for "trying before you buy," especially with acoustic guitars! If you’re in the market for a full-sounding large-body guitar, give this Texan a try. The Epiphone Texan is essentially a J-45 with a long 25.5" scale length. Actually, you'd only file the string grooves if they were'nt cut deep enough in the first place, & the string kept jumping out of the slot. The Epiphone Texan is a true classic — Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton, and Noel Gallagher all used them (Sir Paul actually wrote “Yesterday” on his '64 Texan — and still performs with it). After Gibson bought Epiphone in 1957, the Texan was produced in Kalamazoo, Michigan until 1970. Since 1958, the Epiphone Texan has been the inspiration for generations of world-class songwriters including Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton and Noel Gallagher of Oasis. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. I'm trying to work out which Tusq compensated saddle I should get, I think its the TUSQ PQ9200-lo but need to be sure of the length of the saddle on the IB Texan. Paste as plain text instead, × The Epiphone Texan or FT-79 is recognized worldwide as the guitar that both Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton used to write some of their biggest hits. Yeah, that's what they were selling for, in this store I was in, too. I wanted an acoustic guitar to record with. Cookieman??? Saddle, nut and bridge pins are replacements. The quality construction of the Texan alone is marvelous as the larger, full-bodied construction seems to stand a mile high and casts an impressive shadow. For today’s Masterbilt Texan, Epi’s taken the classic Texan and enhanced it with a superbly playable ’60s SlimTaper neck, … I was really, tempted to buy it, as it's almost 200 dollars less, there, than on MF. Peter Frampton "1964" Texan, designed with guitar legend Peter Frampton. Featuring a solid spruce top in a traditional Faded Cherry finish, mahogany neck, Epiphone hardware, granadillo bridge, and passive acoustic pickup. 1972-1979 Model FT-160 12-string guitar Square-shoulder dreadnought body style Made in Japan Body: Laminated spruce top Mahogany back & sides Neck: Bolt-on 3-piece neck Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays yes a little truss rod adjust and a little filing have improved playability. Overview & Final Score: 8.1 The acoustic guitar made famous by Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton, Epiphone's Texan … One more thing!!! The instrument has vintage looks, classic Texan sound, great playability, and easy-to-use electronics. I played both a sunburst, and "natural", version. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany body, bone nut and saddle, and Fishman Sonitone OEM pickup system. Well, there's at lot to be said, for "trying before you buy," especially with acoustic guitars! The Lil’ Tex Travel Acoustic/Electric captures the classic look and sound of the iconic Epiphone Texan but is sized for easy travel. The clerks at my guitar center show no intrest in customers at all. For that price, it's a "steal! The Inspired had a thicker, stickier finish, while the Elitist was thinner and more comfortable - but that's to someone who prefers an unfinished neck whenever possible.

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