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Epiphone / FT98 Troubadour 12 Fret XL Wide Neck / 1965 / Guitar

This is a 1965 Epiphone FT98 Troubadour, made by Gibson in the Kalamazoo factory in the USA. The guitar is very clean, and different from all you can think of. But back in the '60s there was Folk boom and both Gibson and Epiphone released a number of classical/flamenco styled steel string models designated as Folk guitars. The Gibson Folksinger and Epiphone Troubadour were sort of the same guitars. They had XL necks, 12 fret neck joints and double 'flamenco style' white pickguards. This one lost the double pickguards through the years. These guitar really sound amazing. Especially after ageing and maturing for 55 years. Imagine a solid spruce top, figured solid maple back and sides, a very light bracing compared to say a J45 or Hummingbird from that era. And then the very stable 12 fret construction. The result is overwhelming. It simply sounds huge, warm, impressive. Mind that the fingerboard has no radius, and the nut width is 50,8 mm (2 inch). This guitar is all original except for the pickguard, is very well maintained over the years, has great playability, no cracks or misuse, some dings and dongs, normal playwear but relatively little weatherchecking, and comes with original case. Specifications: Body Shape: Troubadour D 12 fret Finish: Natural Dimensions: Width: 405 mm - 15.94" Depth: 125 mm - 4.92" Body Material: Solid Maple Top Material: Solid Spruce Bracing: Forward Shifted X-Brace, Non-Scalloped Right-handed Right-handed Body Details: Cream binding, multiple purfling and rosette & single black pickguard (recent, non original) Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: flat D-shape Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: Flat Neck Details: Deluxe Epiphone square inlays and Epiphone logo/headstock inlay Nutwidth: 50,8 mm - 2" Scale Length: 628 mm - 24.75" String spacing: 57 mm - 2.25" Bridge: Rosewood Tuners: Original Kluson deluxe gold Pickup None Condition: Very Good Tech Notes: None Travels in: Original yellow lined case Accessories: TFOA Passport
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The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands  

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The Fellowship of Acoustics
Brands:
Martin, Gibson, Fender, Vintage Guitars, Santa Cruz, PRS, Collings, Rozawood, etc..
Languages:
English, Dutch and German
Specialties:
Fine, Vintage and Rare Guitars
Opening hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm.

ABOUT US

I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.

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We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205

 

WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS

 

We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.

www.tfoa.eu
The Fellowship of Acoustics BV
Kanaalweg oost 36
7691CE Bergentheim
Netherlands
To order online: go to
http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/
And choose your Guitar and purchase through the website.

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Call for Online Order+31(0)523-23-2205
our policy:
14 day money in return return warranty  Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility
1 year Guarantee on Used Guitars
5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such)

 
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