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ACOUSTIC: FT SERIES (U.S. MFG.)

Models (20)

FT DE LUXE

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- spruce top, maple back/sides, round soundhole, multiple body binding, maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with cloud inlay, tortoiseshell pickguard, trapeze tailpiece, vine peghead inlay, gold hardware, available in Natural and Sunburst finishes, 16.5 in. body width, mfg. 1939-1942.
This model is similar to the De Luxe Archtop, except in a flattop configuration.
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FT De Luxe Cutaway (Deluxe Regent, FT-210)

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- similar to the FT De Luxe, except features a single rounded cutaway body, flower peghead inlay, 17.375 in. body width, mfg. 1954-57.
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FT 27

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- spruce top, mahogany back/sides, bound top, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, Masterbilt peghead decal, rosewood bridge, available in Sunburst finish, 14.5 in. body width, mfg. 1935-1941.
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FT 30 (CABALLERO)

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- 00-style, mahogany top, round soundhole, tortoiseshell pickguard, mahogany back/sides/neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, rosewood bridge with white pins, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, available in Natural finish, 14.5 in. body width, mfg. 1941-49, 1958-1970.
The FT 30 was renamed the Caballero by Gibson in 1958. In 1958, tortoise pickguard with logo was introduced. In 1961, non-logo pickguard replaced original part/design. In 1963, adjustable saddle replaced original part/design.
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FT 37

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- spruce top, quartered walnut back/sides, cherry neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, tortoiseshell pickguard, rosewood bridge, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, available in Yellow Sunburst top and Natural finish, 15.5 in. body width, mfg. 1935-1941.
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FT 45 (CORTEZ)

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- 00-style, spruce top, round soundhole, tortoise pickguard, white body binding, walnut back/sides, cherry neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, rosewood bridge with white pins, metal logo plate mounted on peghead, three-per-side tuners, available in Natural or Sunburst finish, 14.5 in. body width, mfg. 1941-49, 1958-1970.
The FT 45 was renamed the Cortez by Gibson in 1958, mfg. 1958 to 1970. In 1962, Natural finish with adjustable bridge became an option.
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FT 50

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- 00-style, spruce top, round soundhole, mahogany back/sides, tortoiseshell body binding, cherry neck, tortoise pickguard, 14/20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, rosewood bridge, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, available in Natural finish, 14.5 in. body width, mfg. 1941-49.
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FT 75

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- spruce top, curly maple back/sides, multiple body binding, mahogany neck, 20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlay, rosewood bridge, three-per-side open back tuners, available in Cherry Burst, Natural, or Sunburst finish, 16.5 in. body width, mfg. 1935-1942.
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FT 79 (TEXAN)

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- dreadnought style, spruce top, walnut back/sides, cherry neck, 20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlay, rosewood bridge, three-per-side open back tuners, available in Natural and Sunburst finish, 16.5 in. body width, mfg. 1941-1970.
In 1949, a new jumbo body style was introduced. In 1954, curly maple back/sides replaced original part/design. The FT 79 was renamed the Texan by Gibson in 1958, mfg. 1958-1970.
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Texan Reissue (Model EATX)

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- contemporary model, available in Natural or Vintage Sunburst finish, mfg. 1996-2002.
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FT 85 (SERENADER)

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- 12-string configuration, 14.25 in. body width, mahogany back/sides, 25.5 in. scale, adjustable saddle, dot fingerboard inlay, available in Walnut finish, mfg. 1963-1970.
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FT 90 (EL DORADO)

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- squared shoulder dreadnought, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, multiple body binding, bound fingerboard with single parallelogram inlay, oval headstock inlay, available in Natural finish, mfg. 1963-1970.
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FT 95 (FOLKSTER)

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- 14.25 in. body width, spruce top, mahogany back/sides, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, two white pickguards, mfg. 1966-1970.
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FT 98 (TROUBADOUR)

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- squared shoulder dreadnought style, spruce top, maple back/sides, multiple body binding, 12/19-fret rosewood fingerboard with slotted block inlay, two white pickguards, solid peghead, gold hardware, available in Walnut finish, mfg. 1963-1970.
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FT 110 (FRONTIER)

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- dreadnought style, spruce top, curly maple back/sides, five-piece cherry neck, 20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with slotted block inlay, rosewood bridge, three-per-side open back tuners, available in Natural and Sunburst finish, 16.5 in. body width, mfg. 1941-1970.
In 1949, a new jumbo body style was introduced. The FT 110 was renamed the Frontier by Gibson in 1958, mfg. 1958-1970.
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Frontier Reissue (Model EAFT)

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- contemporary reissue, available in Natural and Vintage Sunburst finish, disc.
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Frontier Reissue Left-Handed (Model EAFTL)

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- similar to the Frontier Reissue, except in left-handed configuration, available in Natural or Vintage Sunburst finishes, mfg. 1997-98.
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FT 112 (BARD)

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- 12-string configuration, spruce top, mahogany back/sides, multiple-bound body, adj. saddle, stylized E logo, oval peghead inlay, Sunburst or Walnut finishes, 24.75 in. scale, 16.25 in. width, mfg. 1962-69.
This model was available with maple back and sides in walnut finish.
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FT 120 (EXCELLENTE)

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- squared shoulder dreadnought style, spruce top, rosewood back/sides, multiple body binding, round soundhole, bound ebony fingerboard with cloud inlay, pearl and abalone peghead inlay, eagle inlay on pickguard, tune-o-matic bridge, gold hardware, available in Natural finish, mfg. 1963-1970.
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Excellente Reissue (Model EAEX)

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- contemporary reissue, available in Natural and Vintage Sunburst finish, disc. 2000.
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