Flight959 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Can anyone tell me about one of these?? an Epiphone 1963 Texan?? Value? spec's? Good/bad? Regards Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Can anyone tell me about one of these?? an Epiphone 1963 Texan?? Value? spec's? Good/bad? Regards Simon Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 A 60's FT-79 'Texan' can be worth a considerable sum of money. A 70's FT145 'Texan' not so much. Make sure you know which 'Texan' you are dealing with. Not sure? Got any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 A 60's FT-79 'Texan' can be worth a considerable sum of money. A 70's FT145 'Texan' not so much. Make sure you know which 'Texan' you are dealing with. Not sure? Got any pics? It has FT-79 above the serial number which is 120364... 1963 made Kalamazoo Michigan.... Its like an orange redish sunburst... Hopefully going to see it next week. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Here she is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Simon. Yes that serial number 120364, along with the plastic bridge and Gibson style h/stock, make it a 63. Lovely finish too. Let us know how you get on? As for value, I know a guy who has a 62 that he want`s £1600 for and it`s not shifting! A couple have recently sold on U.S. ebay for £900 & £1050 respectively, if that is any help. Not many people are fans of the plastic bridge which most of these Texans carried in 63/64, as it`s not Gibson`s greatest idea, but to change it for a wooden one would probably improve tone and affect value. Steve. P.S. If you pass up on the Texan let us know as I am after a 63 (Birth year guitar!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That looks like it is in great shape. Original case, too. Basically a J-45 with Epi styling. Jealous! Let us know how it goes and remember to post some more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That looks like it is in great shape. Original case, too. Basically a J-45 with Epi styling. Jealous! Let us know how it goes and remember to post some more pics! Just to clarify, the Texan is long scale, while the J-45 is short scale. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Just to clarify, the Texan is long scale, while the J-45 is short scale. Red 333 Didn't know that! Thanks Red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Please find specs attached from 1962, which should be the same normally as for 1963. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Some would argue that replacing the plastic bridge on a player guitar with a real, wooden bridge would actually increase it's value. This does not look like a collector (one that is forever kept in a case, in a humidified room and never played (a sad little guitar indeed), but rather a player. If the mood strikes you, don't let 'originality' affect your decision to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Wonderful find. B) Good luck with the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 She's mine!! Came home with me today!! Im one massive happy chappie!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Some would argue that replacing the plastic bridge on a player guitar with a real, wooden bridge would actually increase it's value. This does not look like a collector (one that is forever kept in a case, in a humidified room and never played (a sad little guitar indeed), but rather a player. If the mood strikes you, don't let 'originality' affect your decision to replace. She's a player alright.... The top has lots of checking scuffs niks and dents.... Im having trouble putting it down!!! REALLY does smell old too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Congrats Flight. I can tell . . . . . . you're in love. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 She's a player alright.... The top has lots of checking scuffs niks and dents.... Im having trouble putting it down!!! REALLY does smell old too!! Congrats, Flight! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks guys! Im stripping my collection down to one LP and one Acoustic.... The wife might love me again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Congradulations....have fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Flight, a bud of mine brought his Texan to our little open mike last Fall. He pulled some sweet sounds out of that guitar. Most everyone there was playing Martin/Martin clones. His phat midrangey sound stood out from the crowd in a good way. You'll be in good company. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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