Serial number now pressed into the back of the peghead between the D and G tuners, in addition to being on the blue Epiphone label in the bass 'f' hole. The new Epiphone 'Trem-o-tone' adjustable vibrato tailpiece is introduced. 1962 Sheraton specs: Production changes from NY-made Epi necks to Gibson-made mahogany necks.
Ended!
Vintage 12-String in good playing condition.The neck has been shimmed and now the action is low and it plays excellently.
One of the tuners has been replaced; it is only noticeable when you look at the back of headstock as the tuning button closely matches the others.
There is some light wear in the clearcoat and some fret wear that one would expect with an instrument of this age.
The guitar has a small dent on the back of the body, no larger than a pick (see photo). This has been partially filled and is barely noticeable.
These guitars are notoriously difficult to date, however the fact that they were produced from 1971-1980 and the inner label has Norlin listed as the parent company strongly suggests this is a late 70's model as Norlin bought Gibson in 1974.
A chipboard case is included with the guitar.
Please note multicolored reflections are from our Christmas lights and the demo video is NOT of the actual guitar.
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FT-165 Bard De-Luxe 12-String
Epiphone FT-165 Bard DeLuxe 12-String
- 1971-1980
- Made in Japan
- Square-shoulder dreadnought body style
- 12-string guitar
Body:
- Spruce top
- Rosewood back & sides
Neck:
- Bolt-on 3-piece mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- 25.5' scale
Binding:
- 3-ply body binding
- Single-ply neck & headstock binding
- Rosette purfling
Hardware:
- Adjustable rosewood bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Enclosed individual tuners
- Black pickguard
Product Specs
Condition | Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.learn more |
Brand | Epiphone |
Model | FT-165 Bard 12-String |
Categories | 12-String |
Year | 1970's |
Made In | Japan |
Accepted Payment Methods
- Paypal
Shipping Policy
Available for local pickupfrom Troy, NY, United States
Ships from Troy, NY, United States to:
- Continental U.S.
- €46.75EUR
I will ship with tracking to the listed regions. To negotiate shipping rates to other locations, please send me a message.
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Return Policy
Return Window
This product can be returned within 1 days of receipt.
General Terms
Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee.
Special Conditions
Return policy
1. Buyer has 48 hrs. from time of delivery to inspect the item or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Collar City Guitars LLC (CCG) at [email protected].
2. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform CCG of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.
3. If other problems are discovered and reported to CCG, CCG will request that the Buyer return the item to the CCG (CCG will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of item back to CCG). CCG will correct indicated problems and ship the item back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it.
4. In the event that the item cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from CCG’s inventory, the CCG will give a refund to Buyer.
5. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing.
6. You should expect to receive your refund within two weeks after receipt of your return package to CCG, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner than that. This time period includes the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days) and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
7.Orders are only processed on normal business days (T-F excluding holidays). Orders for in-stock items placed after 3:00 PM Eastern Time are shipped the next business day.
8. We at Collar City Guitars care deeply about the environment; this means that we reuse as much packing material as possible. Reused materials may include; bubble wrap, newspapers, recycled paper products, and cardboard. In addition to minimizing waste, this policy keeps shipping costs as low as possible and thus, passing the savings on to you.
2. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform CCG of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.
3. If other problems are discovered and reported to CCG, CCG will request that the Buyer return the item to the CCG (CCG will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of item back to CCG). CCG will correct indicated problems and ship the item back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it.
4. In the event that the item cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from CCG’s inventory, the CCG will give a refund to Buyer.
5. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing.
6. You should expect to receive your refund within two weeks after receipt of your return package to CCG, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner than that. This time period includes the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days) and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
7.Orders are only processed on normal business days (T-F excluding holidays). Orders for in-stock items placed after 3:00 PM Eastern Time are shipped the next business day.
8. We at Collar City Guitars care deeply about the environment; this means that we reuse as much packing material as possible. Reused materials may include; bubble wrap, newspapers, recycled paper products, and cardboard. In addition to minimizing waste, this policy keeps shipping costs as low as possible and thus, passing the savings on to you.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at 1-518-833-6699 or email customer service at [email protected]
Available for local pickup from Troy, NY