Epiphone FT-565 Excellente-12 Vintage 70's 12 String Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar - Made in Japan - SN0310
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The Epiphone FT-565 (also known as the "Excellente-12") is a vintage 12-string dreadnought acoustic guitar manufactured in Japan (likely by Matsumoku) during the 1970s, specifically between 1973 and 1979. It was a deluxe professional model featuring high-end cosmetic appointments, most notably a distinctive three-piece back
Technical Specifications
According to Blue Book of Guitar Values and Reverb listings, the FT-565 is defined by its ornate wood selection and traditional build:
Body Shape: Square-shoulder dreadnought.
Top Material: Select or laminated spruce.
Back and Sides: Features a three-piece back made of Jacaranda and Curly Maple.
Neck: Mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard, often featuring block inlays and a 25.5" scale length.
Hardware: Equipped with six-per-side individual enclosed tuners and a rosewood bridge.