Epiphone / Epiphone Texan FT-145 Western 1975 Natural / Guitar
|
This is a sweet 1975 Epiphone FP-145 "Texan" acoustic. Made by the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan.
In 1971 Norlin, the then-parent company of Gibson and Epiphone contracted with Matsumoku, the parent company of Aria, Westone and other brands to produce a line of entry-level Japanese imports to compete with the huge influx of cheap imports that was happening at the time.
The first of these Matsumoku-made guitars were simply re-badged Aria models. This guitar was then known as a 6730E. In 1972 the name changed back to the previous Epiphone "FT" (for "flat top") alpha prefix and became the FT-145. At various times it was also called the "FT-145 Texan" though it didn't resemble the Kalamazoo-made FT-79 Texan.
The FT-145 "Texan" was made from 1972 until about 1978. This one is from around 1975.
This guitar has a select spruce top and laminate mahogany back and sides. What's cool is it has a heel-less bolt-on neck and a zero fret. If it needs a neck reset you can do it yourself! There is a ding on the rear lower bout that you can see in the pics. Other than that this guitar is in very good condition...
Dirk Witte, Netherlands 
Dirk Witte is a family owned musicstore that was founded in 1939 in the Netherlands. We deal in new, used and vintage musical instruments and related gear.
You'll find a selection from our vintage inventory on this page but we generally have a lot more items in stock. So if you can't find what you are looking for here please message us.
Shipping Policy
Since we are located in the Netherlands shipping prices can vary widely for different weights and sizes of items, especially when shipping overseas. We charge actual shipping costs, with no S&H fee.
Any additional costs and charges that are related to international shipping, like import duties and/or local taxes, are the full responsibility of the customer. Dirk Witte Vintage is not liable for any of these costs.
Return Policy
NEW ITEMS
Returnable within 7 days of delivery.
USED & VINTAGE ITEMS
Returnable within 7 days of delivery.
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges.
Special Conditions
We strive to provide in-depth descriptions of our items before shipping them long distance and try to avoid any confusion about playability or condition. Feel free to ask us questions about our items. Should you feel an item you bought from us is not up to your expectations please contact us as soon as possible. We accept returns within 7 days after delivery but will charge the return shipping costs.
