My Dad recently died and I now have his VOX acoustic. I've never seen anything like it. It has a Metal Nut and Metal Saddle. And the bridge is adjustable with 2 screws. And it has the smallest nut width I've also ever seen.
I finally converted my adjustable bridge over to non adjustable. It's not permanent though and can be taken back easily. I fit (tightly but not too tight) a Brazilian rosewood plug, instead of the adjustable one, and then routed the plug for a bone saddle. It's completely changed the sound from clicky to rich and clear. I also replaced the tuners with the exact ones it came with, but kept the originals too. But for me, I will never get rid of it.
Grandpa’s old guitar in the closet is a stinker! I can attest to this statement. My great grandfather left behind a 1905 Washburn that was in a state of disrepair. I spent $2500 having it made into something beautiful and awesome sounding, but it is worth less than I have invested in it. Just because it is old doesn’t make it worth anything other than a headache……….but there is always that “one” guitar that surfaces. Ha, ha! Sooooo true!
I once almost got a fixed up Texan. A guy reclaimed it from a garbage. He was ready to mail it to me like 5-6 years ago, but then I got sick and lost his info once I got back on my feet again. Just a classic tone. Some people hate it, but how wrong could all thee famous artists have been to use it on major releases that did so well? This particular Texan is an epic example for sure.
That's a if I could only have one guitar, guitar. When something sounds that good on TH-cam, you can only imagine what it sounds like in the room. Amazing.
Only Paul McCartney had one. John and George had Gibsons J160e. They did all have an Epiphone Casino though, though with some differences between them.
"Provenance" not "providence" History of an object vs the protective care from a higher power, or an eventuality. Seeing that Texan and hearing "Grampa's closet" reminds me of my wife's grampa who when I met him brought out his new(-ish?) Sigma ($300 tops) he had traded in his "old Martin" so he could have an acoustic-electric. When he died I inherited all his musical instruments. I was expecting to see the Sigma in the case but instead, I found a late-60s to early-70s Gibson J-45D. It sounded great! But someone must have let a bus run over it from the half-assed repair on the upper back where it had been broken down almost to the waist, and someone did a fantastic job of effing up the bridge, permanently sealing the saddle (that they curved like wasa violin bridge or something) into to the slot. egad... 🤦
I played a 70s Guild 12 string last week. It was by far the easiest 12 string I'd ever played and sounded absolutely beautiful. The neck looked good and the action was spot on but it had three cracks in the Mahogany back. I couldn't tell if they had been repaired without tuning it down and feeling inside which I didn't feel like doing and not sure the shop would have liked that. Anyway it wasn't what I was looking for but I loved it. The price $1500 with taxes but I had no idea what it was worth with the cracked back. I bought what I had come in for. The Sapale GS Mini on sale for $500. I wish there had been someone to tell me what I would be getting into with the Guild. Sometimes you really do need an appraiser. And haggling over the price at guitar shops used to be a standard and part of the fun. I hinted that I might be interested at a lower price but got no counter offer. Nowadays you seem to pay the sticker price like Walmart or god forbid Amazon.
i have a 69 texan i picked up for a bargain price cos the previous owners had dicked with it, (i think it was originally a tobacco sunburst judging by the colour of the face wood, it had been played fretless!) i'm getting it back to looking presentable, great guitar, not quite as good (in the trebles) as the 66 J45 i've had since the 70's (£350). they are both 4cm necks.
I had an Epiphone Texan and way back in 1970, I traded it in with a little $$$ for a new 1969 Martin D18. I always thought I should have kept the Texan. Great guitar indeed. Tom Rush also had one back then, and he lost it in a fire.
I love these Gibson and Epiphone guitars… but the issue with the headstocks always deters me to another brand when I’m looking at a new guitar. I wish they would get this issue fixed because I can’t justify paying the same price for a Gibson, when I can get a Martin or Taylor and I don’t have to worry about the headstock breaking off because it fell off the stand one time
I can see why the Beatles liked the Texan, it certainly has a beautiful tone. The drawbacks, in my mind, are the adjustable bridge and the small nut (which you talked about). BTW, my understanding is that Paul used his D-28 for Blackbird. :)
A broken neck is not a dealbreaker. And as a player not a collector, original parts and no scratches are not that important to me. I bought a Gibson J-160E from 1993 (solid top, P-100 pickup plus undersaddle pickup) and it looked like new when I got it ... BUT it had all original parts and was NOT played or set up for years. The sound was terrible and I was truly afraid. After spending a few hundred bucks on a luthier set up (first bone, then TUSQ nut and saddle, unslotted bridge pins, new frets [they were worn out and dented] )and a lot of playing now It sounds amazing. It still could be better and I´m always picky and upnose about guitar sound, but Its good and okay. I will record my music with this guitar.
Sorry for so many comments, but where did he get that hard case for his Texan? I've been looking for an Epiphone brand hard case for mine. I've been told that the dreadnought model cases, on eBay and other places, didn't exactly fit well.
I’ve had a number of those old guitars in my possession, including an Epiphone Texan FT-160N 12 string. It has a bolt on pocket style neck joint and a laminated soundboard that is deformed because the neck angle had gotten so bad that the only thing it’s good for playing is cornhole. My mom bought it for $100 in an estate sale and quite frankly I think she got ripped off. Is it even worth repairing?
That guitar would probably even sound better, with a solid bridge upgrade, I can hear the metal in the adjustable saddle,otherwise this guitar really sounds good, I'm not a fan of those type of bridges, I know this guitar world sound, even sweeter with a solid bone saddle bridge.
I have a mint 64 Gibson Hummingbird. I also have several high end Martins. I wouldn’t dream of upgrading the saddle on my Hummingbird. It’s what gives these old Gibson’s/Epiphones their unique sound.
Only Paul played a Texan. They all had Casino's but John and George played Gibson j160e. George later switched to a J200 while John and Paul switched to d28s.
You really are tasteful guitar player Jeremy. I could pick it out blindfolded
My Dad recently died and I now have his VOX acoustic. I've never seen anything like it. It has a Metal Nut and Metal Saddle. And the bridge is adjustable with 2 screws. And it has the smallest nut width I've also ever seen.
I finally converted my adjustable bridge over to non adjustable. It's not permanent though and can be taken back easily.
I fit (tightly but not too tight) a Brazilian rosewood plug, instead of the adjustable one, and then routed the plug for a bone saddle. It's completely changed the sound from clicky to rich and clear.
I also replaced the tuners with the exact ones it came with, but kept the originals too. But for me, I will never get rid of it.
Grandpa’s old guitar in the closet is a stinker! I can attest to this statement. My great grandfather left behind a 1905 Washburn that was in a state of disrepair. I spent $2500 having it made into something beautiful and awesome sounding, but it is worth less than I have invested in it. Just because it is old doesn’t make it worth anything other than a headache……….but there is always that “one” guitar that surfaces. Ha, ha! Sooooo true!
I once almost got a fixed up Texan. A guy reclaimed it from a garbage. He was ready to mail it to me like 5-6 years ago, but then I got sick and lost his info once I got back on my feet again. Just a classic tone. Some people hate it, but how wrong could all thee famous artists have been to use it on major releases that did so well? This particular Texan is an epic example for sure.
That's a if I could only have one guitar, guitar. When something sounds that good on TH-cam, you can only imagine what it sounds like in the room. Amazing.
Only Paul McCartney had one. John and George had Gibsons J160e. They did all have an Epiphone Casino though, though with some differences between them.
What a beautiful giitar! That sunburst is perfect, and the body just glows. Amazing find
Beautiful guitar and great information as always. Thanks Jeremy.
Only Paul played the Epi Texan, John and George played Gibson J160e's :)
were those J160's all solid wood back then?
@@angelg8445 1962 models (Beatles) were solid mahogany back and sides, laminated, ladder braced top
"Provenance" not "providence" History of an object vs the protective care from a higher power, or an eventuality.
Seeing that Texan and hearing "Grampa's closet" reminds me of my wife's grampa who when I met him brought out his new(-ish?) Sigma ($300 tops) he had traded in his "old Martin" so he could have an acoustic-electric.
When he died I inherited all his musical instruments. I was expecting to see the Sigma in the case but instead, I found a late-60s to early-70s Gibson J-45D. It sounded great! But someone must have let a bus run over it from the half-assed repair on the upper back where it had been broken down almost to the waist, and someone did a fantastic job of effing up the bridge, permanently sealing the saddle (that they curved like wasa violin bridge or something) into to the slot.
egad... 🤦
Man, tone-wise that guitar sounds unbelievable.
Right?!
She is just gorgeous. Thanks for showing her to us!❤❤
I played a 70s Guild 12 string last week. It was by far the easiest 12 string I'd ever played and sounded absolutely beautiful. The neck looked good and the action was spot on but it had three cracks in the Mahogany back. I couldn't tell if they had been repaired without tuning it down and feeling inside which I didn't feel like doing and not sure the shop would have liked that. Anyway it wasn't what I was looking for but I loved it. The price $1500 with taxes but I had no idea what it was worth with the cracked back. I bought what I had come in for. The Sapale GS Mini on sale for $500. I wish there had been someone to tell me what I would be getting into with the Guild. Sometimes you really do need an appraiser. And haggling over the price at guitar shops used to be a standard and part of the fun. I hinted that I might be interested at a lower price but got no counter offer. Nowadays you seem to pay the sticker price like Walmart or god forbid Amazon.
It’s beautiful and I am not even a sunburst person but gorgeous
i have a 69 texan i picked up for a bargain price cos the previous owners had dicked with it, (i think it was originally a tobacco sunburst judging by the colour of the face wood, it had been played fretless!) i'm getting it back to looking presentable, great guitar, not quite as good (in the trebles) as the 66 J45 i've had since the 70's (£350). they are both 4cm necks.
Nice sounding guitar. A new re-issue by the Gibson Bozeman MT plant costs a little more and has a wider (1-11/16") nut. Thanks, Jeremy!
I had an Epiphone Texan and way back in 1970, I traded it in with a little $$$ for a new 1969 Martin D18. I always thought I should have kept the Texan. Great guitar indeed. Tom Rush also had one back then, and he lost it in a fire.
Ok that’s my dram guitar. Obviously made famous by the Beatles and Frampton but also a folk singer called Whizz Jones
I love these Gibson and Epiphone guitars… but the issue with the headstocks always deters me to another brand when I’m looking at a new guitar. I wish they would get this issue fixed because I can’t justify paying the same price for a Gibson, when I can get a Martin or Taylor and I don’t have to worry about the headstock breaking off because it fell off the stand one time
I can see why the Beatles liked the Texan, it certainly has a beautiful tone. The drawbacks, in my mind, are the adjustable bridge and the small nut (which you talked about). BTW, my understanding is that Paul used his D-28 for Blackbird. :)
I've heard that the Beatles used D-28, Epiphone Texan, Gibson, etc lol! seems like its always in service of marketing! but idk
Just bought one
As a lefty I’d love to have a 50’s model and give it the Paul McCartney treatment.
Beautiful guitar! Great job with Blackbird!
Great video with very good tips. I would never sell my 65 Texan FT79N. But it is interesting to know what they are worth.
Sounds really really goooood
A broken neck is not a dealbreaker.
And as a player not a collector, original parts and no scratches are not that important to me. I bought a Gibson J-160E from 1993 (solid top, P-100 pickup plus undersaddle pickup) and it looked like new when I got it ... BUT it had all original parts and was NOT played or set up for years. The sound was terrible and I was truly afraid.
After spending a few hundred bucks on a luthier set up (first bone, then TUSQ nut and saddle, unslotted bridge pins, new frets [they were worn out and dented] )and a lot of playing now It sounds amazing. It still could be better and I´m always picky and upnose about guitar sound, but Its good and okay. I will record my music with this guitar.
Sorry for so many comments, but where did he get that hard case for his Texan? I've been looking for an Epiphone brand hard case for mine. I've been told that the dreadnought model cases, on eBay and other places, didn't exactly fit well.
I’ve had a number of those old guitars in my possession, including an Epiphone Texan FT-160N 12 string. It has a bolt on pocket style neck joint and a laminated soundboard that is deformed because the neck angle had gotten so bad that the only thing it’s good for playing is cornhole. My mom bought it for $100 in an estate sale and quite frankly I think she got ripped off. Is it even worth repairing?
Buy a cheap mirror and maybe look inside. There are things on the inside that could affect the value.
Like a stash of $100 bills?
Is the E on the pickguard original? I thought it had the E in a flat format.
It is. I've seen several with this same E
That guitar would probably even sound better, with a solid bridge upgrade, I can hear the metal in the adjustable saddle,otherwise this guitar really sounds good, I'm not a fan of those type of bridges, I know this guitar world sound, even sweeter with a solid bone saddle bridge.
I have a mint 64 Gibson Hummingbird. I also have several high end Martins. I wouldn’t dream of upgrading the saddle on my Hummingbird. It’s what gives these old Gibson’s/Epiphones their unique sound.
In the end, a used/vintage guitar is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
Do you make a habit of bringing guitars from the shop home? This isn't the first time.
hes part owner of the shop and he asks the guitars owner. Whats it to u?
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Only Paul played a Texan. They all had Casino's but John and George played Gibson j160e. George later switched to a J200 while John and Paul switched to d28s.