Epiphone FT‑79N Texan — stated 1964, Made in Japan (used)

Epiphone FT‑79N listed as 1964 Texan, Made in Japan. Asking $2,546.87 (used).

Why we selected it today

The Epiphone Texan has a long history and strong singer‑songwriter associations; production era and origin substantially alter market placement. This listing is stated as a 1964 Texan made in Japan, which is why the advertiser’s production‑era claim matters here. There is not yet enough closely matched evidence for a public AG Value judgement.

The model’s pedigree

Epiphone Texan (slope‑shouldered) — versions from different eras and factories (vintage USA, Japanese, modern Asian, USA‑made) occupy very different markets.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Epiphone Texan · Japan (high confidence). The listing states origin as Japan and year as 1964; those details are reported as stated rather than independently verified.

Key features

Slope‑shouldered body characteristic of the Texan and the model’s association with singer‑songwriter repertoire. Production era is a primary value driver for this family.

How the asking price compares

We do not yet have enough closely matched asking-price evidence for a reliable AG Value judgement, so price was treated as neutral rather than guessed.

What a buyer should check

Establish the production era first. Then inspect neck angle, bridge, braces, top movement and cracks, and check whether any pickup or structural repair is original or later.