Yes, I have an Epiphone Texan, c. 1955, made by the original Epiphone factory. I checked with Gibson, it was made before Gibson bought the Epiphone company and has a very low serial number, so Gibson Co. thinks it is a 1955 -1956 at the latest. It is gorgeous, with a jumbo body, a speed neck, lots of mother of pearl and real ivory. It has beautiful action, and, as you know, the most wonderful sound in the world. I have owned it since I bought it 2nd hand in the early 60's.