Step back in time with this stunning Vintage Epiphone FT-165 Bard 12-String Acoustic Guitar from the 1970s — a golden era for American-made Epiphone instruments. The Bard 12 was designed to deliver the rich, shimmering, chorus-like tone that only a 12-string can produce, and this example does not disappoint. With its warm, resonant body and classic vintage aesthetics, it’s the kind of guitar that fills a room and inspires the moment you start playing. Whether you’re fingerpicking folk melodies, strumming open chords, or laying down lush acoustic layers in a recording, the FT-165 brings a depth and character that modern budget guitars simply can’t replicate.

This guitar is an excellent fit for intermediate to advanced players looking to add a distinctive vintage 12-string to their collection, as well as serious collectors with an appreciation for classic American guitar history. It also makes a genuinely exciting choice for an enthusiastic beginner who wants something with real soul right from the start — there’s nothing quite like learning on an instrument that has its own story to tell.

Before hitting our shelves, this Epiphone FT-165 was carefully inspected and professionally refurbished by the skilled technicians here at Lorien Guitar Recovery in Boring, Oregon. We’ve ensured it’s set up to play comfortably and sound its best, so you can focus on what matters — making music. As with all vintage instruments, minor cosmetic signs of age and a life well-lived are part of the charm, and we believe they only add to this guitar’s character. A rare find at a fair price, and ready to play.