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EPIPHONE

USED Epiphone / FT45N Cortez 1963 [03]

Serial Number : 199739

[SN 199739] USED Epiphone / FT45N Cortez 1963 [03]

Item Code: 03-2800001195792
Condition:
Store: [03] ochanomizu
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$2,330.00 USD
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Original plastic bridge! And it rings!"

This Cortez was made by the Gibson Kalamazoo factory.
The head angle is 17 degrees and the nut width is 41mm as measured. Plastic bridges used in products of the time were often cracked or replaced with visually pictured ones, but this one is still intact with some distortion, deformation, and discoloration. Dents, scratches, weather checks, chipped paint on the head edges, top wear from picking, and tarnished metal parts can be seen. The entire piece appears to have been over-lacquered, but the scratches and stains have been "overwritten" and there is little visual discomfort. Overall, the appearance is good for its age. The bridge plate has been reinforced with wood. The letter "e" on the pickguard is missing, which is not uncommon, but it is still present on this particular model.
The neck is in fair condition. The frets are wide and flat and appear to be original, but there are signs that they have been re-done. It appears that glue was used to fix the frets, but there is a spot on the fingerboard where the glue is still sticking out. About 70% of the height remains, and playability is perfect.
You can enjoy the crisp, dry, and tasteful vintage tone. The resonance is light, which is characteristic of plastic bridges, but the response is good, and the guitar as a whole gives the impression of sounding good. It gives the impression of sufficient volume. The small body gives the impression of being fingerpicked, but even with flat picking, you can feel the guitar's powerful response. The earthy sound is suitable for folk, blues, country, and other narrative accompaniments. The price is relatively reasonable for a vintage Gibson acoustic. Recommended.
Top: Spruce
Side & Back: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: (Possibly) Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge: Plastic

Year of manufacture: 1963s
Accessories: Non-authentic hard case
Serial: 199739
「オリジナル・プラスティック・ブリッジ！しかも鳴ります！」

ギブソン・カラマズー工場製のコルテツです。
ヘッド角は17度、ナット幅は実測値で41mmです。当時の製品に採用されたプラスティック・ブリッジはひび割れたり、目視絵の物に交換されていることが多いですが、当個体のものは多少の歪み、変形、変色はあるものの無事残っています。打痕、引っ掻き傷、ウェザー・チェック、ヘッドのエッジの塗膜の欠け、ピッキングによるトップの摩耗、金属部品のくすみなどが確認できます。全体にオーバー・ラッカーが施された様子がありますが、傷や汚れが「上書き」されており、視覚的な違和感はほとんどありません。総合的に年式の割には良好な外観と言えましょう。なおブリッジ・プレートが当て木により補強されています。ピックガードのeの文字が欠損する個体が少なくない中、当個体はそれがしっかり残っています。
ネックの状態は適正です。フレットは幅広で平べったい形状でオリジナルのように見えますが、打ち直しされた形跡があります。フレットの固定に接着剤を使用したようですが、指板に接着剤がはみ出たまま固まっている箇所があります。高さは7割程度残っており、演奏性は申し分ありません。
パリっと乾いた、味わいのあるヴィンテージ・トーンが楽しめます。プラスティック・ブリッジ特有のライトなレゾナンスですが、レスポンスが良く、ギター全体で良く鳴っている印象があります。必要十分なボリュームを感じさせてくれます。スモール・ボディ・イコール指弾のイメージがありますが、フラット・ピッキングでもガツンとした手応えが味わえます。アーシーなサウンドが、フォーク、ブルース、カントリーなどの弾き語りの伴奏に似合います。ギブソン系ヴィンテージ・アコースティックとしては、比較的リーズナブルなプライスも魅力。お勧めの一本です。
Top：Spruce
Side＆Back：Mahogany
Neck：Mahogany
Fingerboard：(Possibly) Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge：Plastic

製造年：1963年代
付属品：非純正ハード・ケース
シリアル：199739

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