The FT30 closely resembles a Gibson LGO.  The FT30's have an excellent reputation around blues players, whereas the LGO seems to have a reputation as being a lower end instrument in the LG series.  The Caballero FT30 and Gibson LGO were made by the same Kalamazoo plant.  Other than slightly different peghead shapes and the Epiphone E on the truss rod covers and pick guards, the two models are virtually identical.  The FT in the name stands for "Flat Top".  The designation of FT30 on an Epiphone model existed in the original Epiphone line up long before Gibson purchased Epiphone.  The Caballero FT30's action is usually slightly elevated which gives the guitar a loud mid-ranged attack which is why it probably appeals so to blues players. This example has two extra tuner holes drilled in the peghead.  Someone decided to make it a eight string.  The extra tuners and strings have been removed and it is now a six string again.  This does not effect the playability.  The bridge has been re-glued and there is finish checking.  Serial number 243771.