Vintage 1970s Epiphone FT565 Natural 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Key Specifications & Build • Origin: Made in Japan (built by Matsumoku during the mid-to-late 1970s) • Body Style: Dreadnought 12-string • Top: Spruce • Back and Sides: 3-piece Jacaranda and curly maple back with jacaranda sides • Neck: C-shape set or jointed neck with a 25.5-inch scale length and 1.75-inch nut width • Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with block inlays (20 frets) • Hardware: Chrome enclosed tuners and a natural gloss finish Buying Considerations • Playability & Neck Status: According to Gibson Forums, this model is well-regarded as a higher-end vintage Epiphone for its era, though older 12-strings frequently experience high string action or bridge/neck movement. • Condition Check: Used models from this era commonly show surface dings, finish checking, or potential need for a neck adjustment/reset depending on setup history. Always review individual merchant listings for hardshell case inclusion and exact cosmetic wear before purchasing