Vintage guitars for sale: Matsumoku

1980??s Hondo II Les Paul ??The Paul?? Copy Made in Japan Matsumoku.
All original guitar in excellent shape. It has two decent finish chips (dings) that unfortunately happened in shipping when I bought it. See pic 5
There is also a shiny area directly below the bridge on the lower front of the body, I don??t why of how this got there.
No fret wear, new D??Addario XL .10- 46 strings. Frets cleaned and fretboard oiled
Guitar will be professionally packaged and shipped with ... more

Another quality brand made by Matsumoku. Most of these were made by Ibanez (Hoshino) but this is clearly a Matsumoku. Exactly made like a 77 Aria AE-325. Has electronics control board for trouble free sound. This one has plenty of wear and tear but mostly around the body on the with edge finish cracks through the poly including neck pocket. Several areas but all cosmetic. Neck is nice with only minimal fret wear. Upgraded Gotoh tuners leaving old holes exposed. Was set up as a baritone so with ... more

1977 Aria Pro II Stagecaster
Lawsuit Era '50's Stratocaster Style Copy
Serial 771218
Nut Width: 1 62 "
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 83 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 91 "
Radius 7 1 / 2
U Shape Maple Neck Shape
Comes in Original Hard Case with Tremelo Arm
$$$ Professionally Set Up and Dialed in for Immediate Rocking. Truly Stage or Studio Ready / Worthy! (Fret work, Action Set, Truss Rod Adjusted & Intonation is Spot On)
Top tier quality straight from the... more

Another Made-in-Japan beauty, from the era when Japanese copies of Gibson guitars were at top quality. This 335 tribute has been professionally set up and plays like a dream. Two Japanese humbuckers drive the classic sound of a legit semi-hollow body electric. Made in the Matsumoku factory, the fit and finish on this set-neck instrument is excellent. Shows minor signs of honest play wear throughout. The one cosmetic issue is that the binding along the upper bout, side bout and bottom bout shows... more

With ACTIVE BOOST CIRCUIT, ahead of its time!
This is a VINTAGE late 1970's or early 80's ARIA PRO II ELECTRIC GUITAR. Model (Tri-sound, Thor sound?) TS-600 WA. I assume a 1979 model as featured in an Aria Pro catalog from that year. MATSUMOKU Made in JAPAN, MIJ. Nice shape for being 40 YEARS OLD. 100% original and 97% complete. The metal tops of the knobs are missing. Rare model with 3 per side headstock. EVERYTHING WORKS as it should. It has typical wear to include bumps, dings, ... more

1973-75 Bradley Greco Ibanez SG Matsumoku Vintage Made In Japan Refinish Lawsuit.
I just finished another mid 1970??s SG style guitar
These were made by Matsumoku in Japan and badged with several brands, the most popular were Greco, Burny, and Ibanez. There are probably 40 other badged brands of the same guitar
All of the poly coating has been removed and left open pored and stained with dark walnut and coated with lacquer. It was then wet sanded fairly smooth on the alder caps and ... more

This vintage 70s Aria SG is a relic to the old style rock that defined an era. In fairly good cosmetic condition and excellent playability it will rock the night away. Being 50+ years old it does have several nicks and scratches over it??s long career as shown. The slim neck profile is very nice with only a little fret wear. The pickups sound killer with the ??Ac / Dc type rock sound. Really cut thru the mix and are nice and heavy. Comes with nice OHSC.

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ARIA 5102T Hollowbody Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan W / case. This 1974 classic is a great take on the 335 style Gibson. The staple pickups sound just as good as they did back in the day and it has great low action playability. The condition is very nice as you can see in pics and only has a couple flaws shown by neck pickup and a little binding lift on back. Other than that she looks great. Comes with all hardware for tremolo system and nice hard case. A little of the fur is loose but still... more

1985 Aria Pro II RS Series Electric Guitar Metallic Red Made In Japan Matsumoku. A true to form rock solid guitar. Original pickups have been upgraded to a Dimarzio DP 174 at the neck and two USA hand wound custom shops in the middle and bridge. It has some incredible tones in all positions. The birdseye maple neck is very fast and feels great for soloing. Tried to show the neck birdseye pattern color as it’s really gorgeous. Frets are clean   The ACT Plus trem responds great and has ... more

Mid 1970??s Crestline SG style guitar made in Japan at the famed Matsumoku factory
The pickups have been upgraded to brand new Epi Burst Bucker Pros. They are 4 wire splittable humbucking pickups with chrome covers. The rest of the electronics are original to the guitar
The tuners were replaced with chrome Gotoh tuners made In Japan
It originally came with trapezoid style tuners
The bridge and stop tail are original
This is not a pancake body guitar with the thin maple ... more

This Matsumoku Rocky electric guitar from the 70s or 80s is a true gem for any musician or collector. Made with top-quality materials and attention to detail, this guitar boasts a stunning sunburst finish that will make heads turn. With its brand name Rocky, this guitar is perfect for any aspiring rockstar looking to add some vintage vibes to their sound.

The guitar's electric capabilities offer endless possibilities for customization and experimentation, making it a versatile ... more

1970s VENTURA SG Electric Guitar Custom Artwork W / OHSC Matsumoku Japan. Another fine made Japanese guitar from Matsumoku this SG just plays the part ever so well. The solid very thin (7 5lbs) one piece mahogany body is an all night gig waiting to happen. The pickups, most likely Maxon, ring out in true style and have that grungy vintage rock tone. The custom hand done artwork by "Fernanando" gives it some originality and curb appeal. This all original (except art) guitar is in fine ... more

1970??s SG Copy Live Wires Pre Lawsuit Made In Japan Solid Mahogany Body and neck

This is a real SG Killer. Solid mahogany body and neck. In great condition for a 50 year old guitar
The finish has chips, dents, dings and scratches. All normal for a played vintage guitar. See pics.
Neck is straight and frets show some wear. The tuners are original and in good smooth working condition. New set of D??Addario XL .10- 46 strings. There is a small finish crack on one side of the ... more

Aria Pro II PE-450 Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan   A pure born rock and roll machine that tears up the stage. This completely original condition, beautifully crafted guitar has years of history under its belt and is in incredible shape for its age. From the Protomatic II t- top pickups to the Supermatic bridge combo tailpiece it just makes it what it is. A true dream to play, feel and hear its hard to believe this was the budget model of the prototype line. Just wait till you get it in your ... more

ARIA PRO II RS KNIGHT WARRIOR Electric Guitar W / Kahler Matsumoku Japan. A highly modded superstrat that has a whole bunch of non-original stuff   I cant explain this particular pickguard as ive never seen another one with this pickup configuration so it was probably made custom by pickguard planet? The pickups include a vintage '78 Fender single coil neck and an early USA Jackson J-50B (bridge)   Controls are a push / pull volume knob and 3 way mini switch. Has extra hole in pickguard ... more

ARIA PRO II RS STRAYCAT ELECTRIC GUITAR Matsumoku Japan. Just a well rounded players guitar. Very nice condition with only minimal blemishes see pics. Neck is very fast and frets have very little wear. This was in the Japanese heyday when they were pumping them out. Has been personally set up with nice low action. Fretboard has been cleaned and frets polished. Fresh set of 10s installed and intonated. Plays smooth and fast and pickups sound killer. Has push / pull tone pot for phase. Blows away ... more

I'm selling off a bunch of guitars that I have multiple examples of, and aren't being played.
This Westone Spectrum SX has been professionally serviced and set up, and has been untouched in the original case since coming out of the shop. In the opinion of the technician, the guitar was used very sparingly, and carefully stored. All is functioning up to the highly regarded standards of the legendary Matsumoku factory, and there are no significant cosmetic issues (please see photos and ... more

some scratches and dents check pics... more

Vantage 1970's VP-750 "The Ghost" Firebrand Les Paul
The body is in good condition overall, but there are some small nicks, scratches, and scuffs. The Mahogany top is a thin veneer and it's coming up a little bit on the edge. It should be glued back down but is not currently causing any major issues. No cracks in the wood or structural issues
The neck is straight and the frets show average wear. It's in excellent playing condition and has no major issues. The fretboard is clean and the ... more

1984 Quest ATAK A-6TX By Vantage Explorer Destroyer Ash Body Trans Blue Burst Rare.
Here is a rare guitar out of the hay day of Japanese guitar building and quality
Made in 1984 by Matsumoku, Quest was a subset of Vantage guitars. I would say more of their hard rock / heavy metal orientation
This one is the shape of an Explorer crossed with a Destroyer
It has a solid figured Ash bound body with a 3 piece Maple set in neck. The neck has some beautiful flaming in the maple that is... more

Here we have a stunning Aria Pro II PE-R60 guitar, made in Japan in 1981 by the famous Matsumoku plant. The finish is ??Japanese Brown, ?? in my opinion the best looking finish they offered. This axe is no exception to the reputation of Matsumoku's craftsmanship during its golden age

Departing from the copies of the classic Les Paul models, Aria Pro II PE series adopt an innovative and original design with noticeable improvements, especially in terms of playability with ... more

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Another rock machine by Matsumoku, this all original example shows off the knowledge and quality that is making these more popular everyday. From soaring leads to laid back blues these models just show up much more expensive brands. Equipped with Kahler flyer for easy tuning and response and a push pull pot for coil splitting there are many tones to choose from. Has some bumps and bruises from over the years. Neck is pretty clean with very little fret wear. Center screw on locking nut need to be... more

1970??s Vintage Live Wire SG style guitar in all original condition
The original nut was just replaced with me made of genuine bone
It has a dark cherry finish, with some nicks, scratches and dents. None are large or deep, just regular used from being played
The neck is in good condition and the frets have minimal wear
All of the hardware is original
It has a Bigsby style Vibrola that is nice
The trussrod is free and the relief has been set
It has a brand new set of ... more

Here is a very cool 1983 Electra Phoenix X110N
The body has just been stripped, and refinished with semi gloss clear lacquer
It has all of the original electronics. The MMK 45 pickup, one volume and one tone control, and a mini toggle for splitting the coil
The bridge is original but the saddles have been changed to some new gold ones
The knobs have been changed to vintage witch hat knobs
The trapezoid tuners have been changed to a new set of gold Kluson style tuners
The ... more

Vintage Matsumoku MIJ Conrad Bison Electric Guitar
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Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
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1981 ARIA PRO II TA-50VS VARI-TONE, SEMI-HOLLOWBODY made at the infamous MATSUMOKU FACTORY JAPAN!
This beauty has no serial number for whatever reason date verified, by pots date codes. This one plays killer! the MMK-61 pickups are some of the very best semi-hollowbody pickups hands down! As you can see from the pics showing the back of these pickups that they are fashioned in the Gibson PAF style with the way the screws and pole pieces are identical to ... more

This guitar is incredible and actually a quite rare model that will never be made again. Someone will figure it out and end up with a shredder like no other!! Just about no one makes these 5pc necks anymore and they are the straightest most reliable necks around. $695 is a steal for a 41 yr old japanese high quality shredder like this!! Imagine if this was brand new built like this!!! In todays market it wouod easily list and sell for about $1, 200 bucks because SIMPLY it is ONE KILLER ... more

1970??s Crestline Les Paul Custom made at the Matsumoku factory in Japan
Mahogany body with a carved maple top
Triple bound body and bound neck with fret end nibs
The tuners have been updated to a new set of Gotoh
The pickups, wiring and pots are all original to the guitar
The guitar is in player condition with some dings and nicks to the clear coat. There is some light hazing to the clear coat on the front and back of the body. It appears that someone wiped a substance on ... more

Excellent condition! Beautiful natural Maplewood finish with almost zero scratches, just some dust around pickups visible in pictures. This is a rare, limited edition Matsumoku Japanese hollow body from Westone. Matching Westone case with soft silvery interior, has kept this guitar in beautiful condition for 40 years. Case has a handful of small scuffs / scrapes on the outside and two wear marks on the inside where the main body of the guitar slides into the case, doesn't affect protection ... more

Great playing and sounding 335 copy. This is a great MIJ guitar to add to anyone's collection. Definitely a sweet hidden gem among the guitar world. Get into a well crafted Japanese guitar without having to spend a fortune.
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Excellent condition, original pickups and hardware . customized with demon wood etching. Comes with original case . not so excellent condition . two broken latches
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You are looking at a Japanese Cortez Stratocaster electric guitar in sunburst, made by the Matsumoku factory in the  1970's
Most likely manufactured before 1978 as it has the lawsuit headstock shape
Serial number is shown on back of headstock. See pictures
Condition is very good. Neck is super straight and clean with original tuning heads and trees
MADE IN JAPAN is on the neck plate. No pocket cracks visible
All finish appears original. There is one chip about the size ... more

When it comes to an all out versatile electric guitar look no further than this Electra x185. Built by the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan. With so many tone options with its three push / pull pots and 3 pickup combinations it’s the one that will get the music rockin. This particular guitar is in incredible shape for its age. You would be hard-pressed to find another as nice with just one nick on the headstock and some buckle rash on back plastic plate shown. Frets are clean and has... more

Mint Vintage 1981Electra Custom Pro X420 Black v1 Matsumoku Japan
Mint condition. They do not makesuch guitars anymore.
Condition:

Excellent mint condition(except one small dent of 3 / 8 inch, on a side, not visible while playing orholding the guitar, see pictures) - otherwise entirely free from blemishes andother visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care

Specifics

- Electra X420
- Custom Pro
- Made in Japan
- Set neck
- Semi ... more

VANTAGE VP790 “The Demon” Electric Guitar W / OHSC Matsumoku Japan. Another rocker from Vantages “Performer” series this 1980 solid mahogany’s tonal range is just incredible. All original except the dimarzio strap system, with very little wear. Some buckle rash on back and a couple very small blems it’s almost perfect. Neck is pristine with just a couple knocks on headstock pictured and has super low action. This is an incredible playing and sounding guitar ... more

RCA Victor Vintage MIJ Matsumoku Electric Guitar
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Great item by DeMont Guitars!
Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
WE DO NOT DO PARTIAL REFUNDS
will accept most returns - return shipping and / or original shipping may or may not ... more

VANTAGE VP795 Electric Guitar Natural W / OHSC Matsumoku Japan. Built in 1981 this all out rocker is just gorgeous. It looks like it was built yesterday with very little wear. Neck is perfect with no fret wear with super low action. Has upgraded Schaller tuners and strap locks. Tried to show the very tiny couple of blems in pics. Electronics are untouched. This guitar plays effortlessly and I can??t say enough about the quality throughout. Most players when they find out about the Matsumoku ... more

This Westone Session II Matsumoku Japanese Hollow Body Guitar is a rare gem for guitar enthusiasts. Crafted with precision and care, this electric guitar boasts a unique sound that is sure to impress. The brand, Westone, is known for producing high-quality musical instruments, and this model is no exception.

The guitar features a hollow body design, which provides a comfortable fit and allows for greater resonance. It is perfect for players who want a versatile instrument that can ... more

Maxitone Boomerang Bass
Very rare and one of a kind MIJ bass!
Made by the Matsumoku guitar company and branded as Maxitone.
28 5" scale length
This bass has not been set up and is being sold as-is. The truss rod does not appear to be functioning properly. When strung up the bass has highish action but no set up work has even been attempted on it so I'm unsure of what it needs. There appears to be a crack on the back of the neck but it also doesn't appear to be an open crack
The... more

ca. 1966 Conrad Double Pickup Bison Cutaway with Tremolo Sunburst
Super cool vintage Matsumoku MIJ guitar!
Conrad catalog # 1245 or 40030
It has 2 pickup on / off switches, a "Hi-Lo" switch, and a master volume and tone. The Hi-Lo switch acts similarly to the Fender Jaguar tone cut switch
It has a 25 5" scale, 1-11 / 16" nut width, 12" fingerboard radius, and weighs in at 6 lbs 7 3 oz
The guitar is all original except for the bridge, which is a reproduction of the original but... more

Les Paul copy body + neck and case
I got this case years ago and this is what was in it
My memory from back then is that the guitar was made by a company named Westminster in the 70’s. Most likely made at the Matsumoku factory
The body is the same size and shape as my Gibson Les Paul. It has a thin, clear satin-type finish and the wood looks to be of very nice quality. Not sure what type of wood - - possibly maple, ash or oak? If you can tell by looking, please let me know ... more

Vintage 70's MIJ Mahogany Les Paul For sale is a 1970's. This model was made for Ibanez & Greco in the Matsumoku Japan factory and has incredible high quality and workmanship. this features a stunning mahogany top that is almost iridescent from every angle. This electric guitar - made in Japan, looks like NOS as it doesn't show hardly any wear. Amazing find, this came from a local music store that taught lessons and I suspect it sat in a closet for the last 50 years or so! PLEASE LOOK AT... more

1970's Greco Super Sounds Stratocaster
1970 CBS Style Stratocaster Clone 4 Bolt Neck (Lawsuit Era)
BRAND NEW FRETS
Swimming Pool Route Under the Pickguard
Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz's
String Gauge: 9's (we can switch it to any size for free)
Action at the 12th: 4 / 64-3 / 64
Nut Width: 1 61"
Radius: 7 25"
Neck Thickness at 0 80"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 93"
Comes in Original Hard Case (No Handle)
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This is a Lawsuit era P-Style bass. It is dead on lawsuit, down to the headstock except for the T-style neck style pickup. It is pretty unique, made by Mastsumoku in the early to mid 1970s. Plays and sounds wonderful!... more

Up for sale is a 1970s Lyle ES-335 copy. Lyle??s were made by Matsumoku (Epiphone, Univox), licensed by Gibson for sale in Canada
This 50ish year old guitar still plays very well, sounds great, and is in decent condition aesthetically. There are some cracks, scuffs, and looks like some really old sticker residue on the back. None of these cosmetic issues affect the guitar??s playability or structural integrity
This does not come with a case, but I will package it extremely well to ensure... more

Here's a nicer old Matsumoku japan made 1802T electric solidbody The 1802T model can be found with different names, like Aria Diamond, Conrad, Tempo, and most famously, a version sold as the epiphone ET-270 This one is branded "Lyle " , and is a less common red burst with black pickguard It really is better looking than most other 1802Ts you'll see It plays nicely and is in pretty decent condition for a 55+ or so year old guitar As stated in the condition description, the strap buttons, string ... more

1965-1966 PALMER / TEMPO ONE(?) Matsumoku Double-Cut Red Electric Guitar - NICE
Quite nice for something more than a half century old. Mid 1960's, Small, thin (only 1 2" thick) solid body electric guitar most likely made under the Palmer or Tempo name by Matsumoku of Japan (they also made guitar for Teisco, Kawai, Kent, Kingston, Guyatone and many others). Single "gold foil" electric pickup with the original tremolo bar. Guitar has GREAT color to it. Don't see too many guitars this age with... more

Up for sale is a Rare 1960's Tiesco Silvertone 1490 Motsumoku Double Cut MIJ Bass in the Original Beautiful Sunburst Finish!
EXCELLENT Vintage cosmetic condition ~ ~ Has scratches and dents. Honest wear and tear! Has beautiful checking all over, Looks NICE! The bass does NOT come in a hard-shell case, I will ship in a gig-bag!
The pickups on this thing SUPERB sounding! The two chrome covered mini-humbuckers with Hofner-style "staple" top poles, give this things a great sounding fat ... more

I am selling a really cool and very good looking Lyle short scale 4 string electric bass. It is missing the original truss rod cover at top and the original chrome bridge cover. Sounds great!!!
Selling "as is " . No returns.... more

Signs of wear. Few finish chips / rash that don??t show up in photos (covered with paint pen). Aged pickguard. Neck seems straight. Electronics work well.
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Gold Hat Top 80??s Matsumoku Knobs
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Aria Pro II RS-K Knight Warrior HSS MIJ Matsumoku in Olympic White. She has definitely seen her bit of use over the years but plays like a dream. Can't beat a Matsumoku built guitar
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Up for sale, a 1986 Epiphone Casino in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is a rare and early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced and notable for its full 1 11 / 16" nut width (a feature surprisingly uncommon on many Casino reissues)
This guitar's fully hollow all-maple body has an articulate and airy tone, capturing both ... more

WESTONE AND ELECTRA SHARED NAMES FOR THE LAST COUPLE YEARS OF PRODUCTION. THIS IS A 1983 AND IS AN XV3GR ELECTRAS VERSION OF THE DYNASTY MODEL FROM WESTONE, THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BEING THE HEADSTOCK SHAPE AND THE 2 LOWER POINTS OF THE BODY POINT STRAIGHT OUT INSTEAD OF TURNING DOWNWARDS. THIS GUITAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IN THE ORIGINAL HARDSHELL CASE, COLOR IS METALLIC GRAPHITE. HSH PICKUPS. MMK-45 HUMBUCKERS, LARGE BLOCK TREMOLO WORKS NICE, HAS A COOL CLEAR SEE-THROUGH TOGGLE SWITCH TIP. ... more

ARIA PRO II 'PRECISE' BASS - VINTAGE MATSUMOKU 1980 w / gig bag

Another world class Matsumoku production bass Built in Japan, this is a was a high end copy of the Fender P Bass
Aria introduced the Pro II series in the mid-70s as a high-end, high spec range to target professional level
The build quality is quite sensational. It's hard to do justice in photos to the impeccable finish  
The body has some very minor blemishes which we have tried... more

1970s ARIA SG Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan EXCELLENT PLAYER
This guitar plays great and sounds great, but there are some things to mention: the tuners were replaced, and whoever did it , put them in backwards, so the left side is on the right and therefore winding the strings is not the normal, irt is turning them backwards kind of weird, but they stay in tune the pickups were replaced, and they were replced with some vintage pickups so they sound great there is various dings and rough ... more

Matsumoku factory built early 80s Aria Pro II PE-175 Herb Ellis hollow body archtop. Laminate maple construction similar to ES-175. Nice neck that is thinner than a typical 175 but not extremely so, very comfortable.


This guitar is in very good to excellent condition, and especially so considering it??s a 40+ year old instrument. Don??t think many people would guess that based on the condition. A couple of light marks and maybe a single small ding or two. It??s been ... more

This used Epiphone Emperor T is in absolutely incredible shape and plays great. The guitar has a few small signs of normal wear from a guitar this old with a few small finish scratches and some minimal flaking on the gold hardware. The guitar sounds great and comes setup by our technician. It also includes a Gibson hardshell case.
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This 1980 VANTAGE VLP - 500 Spirit Electric Guitar in Tobacco Sunburst finish is in excellent condition for its age. There are a couple of cosmetic dings and scratched on this guitar. Please check out all of the attached photos. The body, neck and headstock are in solid condition. In addition to the standard Les Paul style controls configuration, this guitar also has a toggle switch for coil splitting. This guitar was made in Matsumoku, Japan. The body of this guitar is a 'pancake' ... more

This is an overall good condition early-1970s Matsumoku Japanese SG Custom. Electronics were swapped to modern Epiphone pickups & and an Epiphone full-size wiring harness. Pickguard was cut to fit modern pickup rings. Roller saddle TOM bridge upgrade installed. Truss rod may be non-functional. Frets are at about 50% life

Real mahogany body and neck, with rosewood fretboard, as far as I can tell. This is a functional piece of musical history. It did not function at all when it ... more

Vintage MIJ Tele-Star Quad Pickup Matsumoku-Made Guitar w / Viby Floral Pickguard, Offset Body
This Tele-Star MIJ guitar is a groovy blast from the past, dripping in vintage mojo and wild sonic possibilities. Built in the late 60??s / Early 70??s era of Japanese guitars, this gem follows in the footsteps of brands like Teisco and Tokai, embracing that unmistakable retro-futuristic aesthetic. Its offset body shape carries a touch of Jazzmaster inspiration, but the real showstopper here is ... more

Vintage 1960's Matsumoku Teisco Norma Electric Guitar
Solid body22 Jumbo FretsComfortable thin neck designRosewood fretboardInlaid dot fret markersOriginal tuners no bent postsVarious light marks .absolutely no 'Buckle Rash' see photosOriginal twin pickupsOriginal chrome neck plate is stamped 'Made in Japan'Original 'Witch Hat' control knobsAdjustable truss rodBolt on neckFull neck bindingTwin pickup selection rocker switchesSlider switch slides firmly as it shouldOriginal nutOriginal ... more

Vintage 1960's Matsumoku Aria Toledo Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar / Case
Semi-hollow body21 Jumbo FretsTortoise shell finish headstock, pickup surrounds, truss rod cover, selector switch cover and pickguardRosewood fretboardInlaid block fret markersOriginal closed chrome tunersVarious marks from use .absolutely no 'Buckle Rash'Original pickupsFull neck binding with dot side fret markersOriginal 'Witch Hat' control knobsVibrato tailpieceWhammy barRosewood / Chrome roller, height ... more

Tempo / Matsumoku
Nicely rounded & semi-chunky profile neck with cream side-dots
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
Frets show a tiny bit of wear & have tons of life in them
1 11 / 16" nut width; 24 3 / 4" scale length
Neck is straight
Truss rod functions properly
Body is solid wood in a three-tone sunburst finish
Two single coils with master volume & tone controls. All electronics are in good working condition
Tremolo tailpiece with six-saddle ... more

This is a really beautiful clean instrument. This is the ES-335 style thin line body. This come with the cool trapeze style tremelo system. The pick-ups have the staggered 3 and 3 pole pots with nice decorative trim rings. The guitar is all 100 % original and is in good playing condition A true tine capsule. I rarely see this. The action is also very good and plays nice. Awesome vintage guitar. The finish is in excellent condition. Not perfect but really really nice guitar.... more

Vintage 1960's LyleTeisco Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Semi-Hollow ES-335 body design21 Jumbo FretsBright, unfaded Cherry Red finishRosewood fretboard
Inlaid block fret markersFull neck bindingOriginal chrome individual covered tunersOriginal tuning post ferrulesFull surround multi-layered body bindingOriginal twin chrome humbucker pickups
Original chrome height adjustable bridgeLayered pickguardOriginal 'Witch Hat' control knobsAdjustable truss rodBolt on neck Original chrome ... more

Vintage 1960's Teisco Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Semi-Hollow body design22 Frets'Zero Fret' neck designRosewood fretboard
Inlaid dot fret markersFull neck bindingOriginal chrome tunersOriginal chrome tuning post ferrulesOriginal twin pickupsRoller bridgeOriginal layered pickguard and matching truss rod coverOriginal 'Witch Hat' control knobsAdjustable truss rodBolt on neck Original chrome neck plate marked 'MADE IN JAPAN'Original gold foil 'Made in Japan' headstock labelTwin ... more

Vintage Japanese Matsumoku Lawsuit Era ES-330 Casino-style Hollowbody Guitar (Under 6lbs!) with Mini-Humbuckers from 1960's
Super lightweight fully hollow at 5lbs 9oz
Made in Japan circa 1960's-
1, 3, and 5-ply binding throughout
Sweet old un-potted, and microphonic (just how i like em) mini-humbuckers,
fully hollow design with this finish that doesn't muffle the tone of the guitar (unlike modern guitars) with small internal brace block under the bridge for stability and tone ... more

Vintage 1960's
Matsumoku Teisco Kingston Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar
ES-335 Style Semi-hollow body22 Frets'Zero Fret' neck designMulti-layered tortoise shell finish pickup surrounds and pickguardRosewood fretboardLarge diameter inlaid dot fret markersOriginal chrome tunersAbsolutely no 'Buckle Rash'Original pickupsNeck is straightOriginal control knobsOriginal vibrato tailpiece assemblyOriginal whammy barOriginal Rosewood / Chrome roller, height adjustable bridgeOriginal chrome ... more

This is something you don't see often - a half-century-old and fully operational Aria Diamond 5020 from the Matsumoku factory
Manufactured between 1970-74, the 5020 is a maple hollowbody shortscale (30, 5 " ) with rosewood fingerboard and sunburst finish. This one must date from the early days of production - inside the box you'll see a label with the name Arai (after the company's founder, Shiro Arai - 'Aria' came a little later as easier to pronounce for Western audiences)
Although the... more

This bass will be shipped through USPS, UPS or FedEx so no Customs tax or import fees are expected to be charged to U S. buyers
1976 Westminster PB380S 3-tone sunburst Made in Japan - with some mojo but nothing that affects playability:
s / n B761581
Matsumoku made
V / T controls
'all kick' pickups
figured single ply maple neck
20-fret maple fretboard with black dot inlays
3 96 Kg / 8 72 Lbs
hardware and electronics fully functional and trouble free; truss rod ... more

WESTONE thunder I, 1982 built by Matsumoku + soft case
DISCLAIMER: I came into possession of this item after the passing of a family member. I'll try to give as much information about it as I can, but I might not have the information you would like in the listing. If you have any questions about the item, feel free to message me and I'll do me best to help
Please excuse the dust on some of the guitars, I don't have the free time to deep clean this volume of instruments. A good clean will ... more

ARIA PRO II - SB700 MIJ Matsumoku 1979-1981 Neck-Through PLEK Basso elettrico. Segni, graffi e colpi vari presenti non sempre sono fotografabili i principali sono visibili in foto. Capotasto e ponte si ossidano velocemente, ma rilucidati tornano a specchio. Meccaniche precise nonostante gli anni Lo ricevi con i bottoni originali e non con gli straplock che si vedono in foto Manico è perfetto con margine di movimento Tasti e tastiera sono stati rettificati con PLEK e su richiesta posso ... more

Ich habe diese wunderschöne Gitarre kaum gespielt und dafür ist sie viel zu schade! Hier kommen zusammengesammelte Fakten die ich über das Prachtstück herausfinden konnte ! :
Es handelt sich wohl um die Masterpiece Serie aus den 70ern PE 1500 / 1000. laut Seriennummer stammt mein Modell wohl von 1978.

PE-1500RI
Proudly Made in Japan
The history of Aria Pro II was started in 1975
The first PE model of PE-1500 was released in 1976 and since then
various PE model... more

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Ich verkaufe aus dem Nachlass meines Vaters (Jahrgang1943) einige Gitarren, die er in jungen Jahren in seiner Band gespielt hat unddie nach dem Ende seiner aktiven Phase sorgfältig eingelagert waren

Aria LP Copy Matsumoku Made in Japan 1980, vermutlichLS-500 oder LS-600 D, im Originalzustand
Ein Prachtstück aus der Hochzeit des japanischenGitarrenbaus aus dem Hause Matsumoku, hier noch unter dem ??Aria?? Label:
Das richtige... more

Selling my Electra Phoenix electric guitar in striking Lipstick Red finish. This guitar was built in the famous Matsumoku factory in Japan, 40 years ago in 1983. Given its age it would make a great 40th birthday / anniversary present this year :)
Guitar is in great condition for its age but there are some marks shown in pics. Comes in original case (case has some wear) and original whammy bar
NOTES FOR ALL GUITARS - Guitars that require a 9v battery might not come with one as I only use ... more

1983 Epiphone Sheraton made in Japan matsumoku factory, pre elitist model and pre cheaper Korean and Chinese models. The guitar is in brilliant condition for being 43 years old, very high build quality and woods in these older Japanese models, the frets are original and in fantastic condition and the guitar plays and sounds amazing. Same year, colour and manufacturer as Noel Gallaghers Epiphone Riviera, basically the same guitar but with fancier headstock and fret board inlays.... more

Kingston Vintage Japan, Matsumoku Paula / Teisco Black Beauty Paula vom Teisco-Ableger Kingston Made in Japan, gebaut etwa Mitte der 70er Jahre
Im Prinzip baugleich mit den Ibanez-Paulas aus der gleichen Ära:
Geschraubter Hals, gechamberter Body
Palisander-Griffbrett mit 22 Medium-Bünden. Sonstige Hölzer: unbekannt
Die Herkunft der Pickups ist ebenfalls nicht bekannt, klingen aber sehr schön bluesig
Dem Alter entsprechend normaler Zustand mit kleinen Gebrauchsspuren - ... more

Very nice Japanese made vintage electric guitar, Matsumoku factory, 1984 sorta time. Been competently stained and refinished at some point a fairly long time ago, and worn in subsequently. Stock MMK pickups with coil splits on the toggles. Fingerboard freshly oiled, frets freshly polished, takes a low action great. Current amp demo guitar, probably be sorry to see it go, but I'm a bass player
Obviously this is a lump, but I can have it couriered, would massively prefer collection though. I ... more

a fabulous looking ( and sounding ) 1970s telecaster guitar
greco badged ( on headstock ) but in all probability came out of the matsumoku factory in nagoya, japan
you must see and look at all the pics, its fabulous. with a aged / yellowed finish
has the usual paint cracks in the neck pocket, but there surface only, definetly no cracks to the wood!
lovely low action, pickups sound great, volume and tone knobs fully working, selector switch smooth as you like
comes with a ... more

Epiphone Sheraton 1983 Japan Matsumoku
IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SOME CORROSION TO THE HARDWARE BUT IN EXCELLENT PLAYING CONDITON WITH ORIGINAL CASE
WILL BE SENT SECURELY WITH UPS FREE OF CHARGE IN THE UK
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE
PLEASE SEE OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE VINTAGE AND MODERN GUITARS, PEDALS AND PARTS ITEM IS LISTED FOR SALE ELSEWHERE AND MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME
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Up for sale is a 1982 Westone Thunder 1 Electric Guitar Trans Black Japan Matsumoku
A very cool and nice sounding vintage guitar
Appears to be some type of veneer applied on top of plastic cover for control and toggle switch
script logo on headstockthrough-body stringing Brass knobs, nut and bridgeBody ?? Laminated Ash, Maple and WalnutNeck ?? 3-ply Maple Rosewood fingerboard 24 75 inch scale, 22 frets2 MMK 45 Humbuckers, one volume and two tone controls 3 way pickup selector and coil ... more

Up for auction,  extremely rare model Vantage Superstrat 728 GDT-T  They are rare to find anyway but I have never seen another one in a wood finish,  there is not even any online presence for them  Vantage are from the same group as West one and Aria Pro 2 I believe,  but as I say,  very little information on this particular model  It comes with a figured top and is a Floyd rose type guitar ... more

This time we are selling an:
Aria Pro II LS-500D
electric guitarin Cherry Sunburst
Crafted at the Matsumoku plant in 1980
- scale lenght: 24 75 " - body: Les Paul-shaped solid Mahogany with arched maple top- neck: Mahogany- neck joint: set-in- fingerboard: Rosewood- frets: 22- inlays: pearloid diamonds- pickups: DiMarzio Dual Sound (HH)- bridge: Tune-o-Matic with tailpiece- machine heads: Grover die-cast, 3+3- hardware colour: Chrome- controls: master 2 x volume, 2 x tone, ... more

Ich biete hier einen schönen E - Bass von Vantage an. an
Der Zustand ist ordentlich, keine gravierenden Schäden
Den Zustand entnehmen Sie bitte den Bildern
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This is an AriaPro ii Matsumoko electric guitar, estimated from the year 1979 based on model number and further research It??s a beautiful Burgundy / red colour with a Les Paul shape body Rarely played throughout the 20 years that I??ve had it, hasn??t been touched in the last 15 years so tuning and new strings will be required This purchase comes with both the guitar and the case (with case lock keys), and a single pick Due to delivery costs this will be a collection only listing If you have ... more

In used but good condition,  considering the age of this guitar Well-respected brand - Westone Please see photos for general condition,   the worst of the damage has been photographed Tested and working Also comes with various bass guitar bits,  as seen in photos,  including strap and stand Collection only  Please also see other listings for other guitar,  amp,  and books.... more

Epiphone Sheraton Frequensator

Made in Japan

Matsumoku

c 1981

That should probably be enough!

I spent 20+ years building an amazing Epiphone USA and Matsumoku made collection but I??m downsizing my life and offering a pair of Japanese Sheratons and a Casino

It??s increasingly harder to find 1980??s Epi??s in decent condition: most owners I know tend to hold onto them as they??re simply a step ahead of anything else for the money before you ... more

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Epiphone Sheraton

Made in Japan

Matsumoku

c 1983

That should probably be enough!

I spent 20-years between 1990 and 2010 building an amazing Epiphone USA and Matsumoku made collection but I??m downsizing and offering a pair of Japanese Sheratons and a beautiful Casino, all of which are in amazing condition for 40+ year old instruments

This is a stunning instrument: it??s increasingly harder to find 1980??s Epi??s in decent condition. Most ... more

Explore the depths of music with the vintage 1984 Westone Thunder III Bass Guitar, a true gem for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Crafted in Japan at Matsumoku, this bass guitar is an testament to the era's craftsmanship, boasting all original components that deliver an authentic, classic sound Complete with its original case, the Thunder III offers a rich, resonant tone that's perfect for gigs or studio sessions. Its distinctive aesthetics and exceptional playability make it a standout ... more

Incredible condition Vantage Avenger. No chips. All original, with the transparent rubber ridged knobs. Serial dates it to September 1984. Push pull on the tone controls. Everything works as it should. Still plenty on the frets, no fretboard wear, no cracks in the neck pocket. Sounds great.... more

Amazing quality Hondo II guitar, professional series. The H1030 was produced only during 1981 and 1982, by Matsumoku in Japan

The neck and centre of the body are made with maple and walnut, and ash wings.
The quality of the parts seem to be very good, but the tuning pegs were replaced.
The pickups are good copies of the classic SD (but not the real deal).
I believe a previous refinished. It looks like a worn red, very vintage looking. The neck doesn??t look very good, ... more

Condition: Good condition, plays great - awesome guitar! various marks as expected for a 40+ year old guitar. Some cracking to the gloss which is normal on these, purely cosmetic.

Overview: The Westone Thunder 1, crafted in the renowned Matsumoku factory in Japan 1982, is a testament to superior Japanese craftsmanship. Its laminated ash, maple, and walnut body not only provides a striking natural aesthetic but also contributes to a rich, resonant tone. The 3-ply maple neck ... more

Great chance to pick up a nice 2nd Hand Conn CSE-7 Electric Guitar - Made by Matsumoku - Natural
Conn CSE-7 Electric Guitar - Made by Matsumoku - Natural - 2nd Hand Details:
Case / Box: None Overall Condition: Good This is a previously loved item and as such may have signs of use. Please note that whilst we do our best to picture our 2nd hand and Ex demo items in detail it is not always possible to picture all marks, scratches, and blemishes on these items. This may be... more

1979 Aria Pro II TS500 Tri Sound Series. Manufactured in the Matsumoku factory in Japan
I have owned this guitar over 25 years
It has recently been serviced (set up)
The guitar is original with no modifications, it is well used and in good condition for a 46 year old working guitar, with it??s original frets.
The guitar has not been messed with, the battery powered active electronics are in perfect working order
The guitar is functionally perfect but there are some signs of ... more

1971 Shaftesbury 00 or 3400 Les Paul copy. Made by Matsumoku in Japan, imported and distributed to the UK by Rose-Morris. One of the better Japanese Les Pauls for sure
Plenty of playwear: dings, dents and scratches, but it plays nicely. It's certainly been used and loved in its 54 years
Gold plating has worn in places - especially the pickups. Jack plate is not original, nor are the screws that hold it in place, but all other parts / hardware are original. Frets are worn but with plenty ... more

Westone Concord II electric guitar. {{ for courier options, see further below }}
Made in Japan. Made in the esteemed Matsumoku factory. 'Westone' was the factory's own in-house brand
Made in circa 1981 / 1982. so over 40 years old. Vintage.
This is the original design iteration or version of this particular guitar model, the Concord II, which was introduced in 1981. The 'script' style logo on the headstock indicates 1981 or 1982, because the headstock logo design changed in... more

Vintage Vantage Japan VP795B Electric Bass Guitar. Switch is missing the tip but still works. Made in Japan. Tested and functional. Overall in decent cosmetic condition as seen in photos
Will ship in 4 business days after payment received. Shipping will be 45 dollars flat rate across Canada and the continental United States. International bidders please inquire about price prior to bidding. Will combine shipping where possible. Payment must be made within 48 hours unless otherwise ... more

Vintage 1980's early version Westone Thunder IA Passive / Active Bass
Made in Matsumoku JapanVery well made bass built with high quality woods and parts, it plays well without issues and sounds like a P-Bass on steroids There is some play wear and a some bucklerash scratches at the back but it's in good overall condition for its age The body is made of ash with a maple / walnut center block. 3 piece maple neck with a roswood fretboard. The neck has some mass to it, a bit like a PBass but its... more

A beautiful example of the craftsmanship of the Matsumoku factory  Serial number dates it to 1982 In amazing,  roadworn condition Has just been professionally rewired and set up,  retaining the original pickups Looks,  sounds and plays like a dream Honestly after having it set up properly I am reluctant to sell it,  so no silly offers please I won't ship it,  but can meet somewhere South Wales  /  Bristol area for fuel ... more

THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CHECK OUT MY LISTING. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY!
Up for sale is a Vintage Quest Atak 2 Electric Guitar Case & Stand 80's Japan MIJ Matsumoku
This item is in PREOWNED CONDITION!
Please allow up to 3 business days handling time after payment is received. Do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions or concerns. Thank You
All items have been previously loved, attained from many different sources. Estates, unclaimed lockers ... more

Westone Thunder 2A guitar is a right-handed electric guitar with a 6-string configuration and 22 frets. It is a model manufactured by Westone in Japan, specifically made by Matsumoku. Known for its quality craftsmanship, the Thunder 2A offers players a reliable and well-crafted instrument. This guitar is a sought-after, collectable, versatile and well-built electric guitar
Please check out photos and details from Westone Fan site re build info
Will send Evri courier fully insured... more

Westbury Standard MIJ Electric Guitar with Dimarzio Pickups 1980-1981 Matsumoku
Made in the renowned Matsumoku factory in late 79 to 1981 these are highly regarded as finely crafted instruments. Westbury Standards have quite a following from those seeking affordable but high quality Japanese craftsmanship
Comes with original DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups. The finish has been removed, or nearly - some if it remains , see photos. It's a through neck all mahog body
Slightly dent in ... more

One very red 1980s classic guitar, made in the legendary Matsumoku factory. This is HSS with a locking trem unit. It has plenty of age related marks but nothing major. Some visible fret wear but it plays nicely, low action, everything works fine. A couple of saddle bolts are not original, other than those it is very original, even the tiny locking nut clamps.
This guitar is collection only from Sudbury in Suffolk, please don't bid unless you're coming to Suffolk to collect it. No postage ... more

Incredibly rare and collectable vintage Japanese guitar from the legendary Matsumoku factory. The build quality of this is far above Epiphone etc, and better than the USA Gibson 'The Paul' that it is based on. Proper sustain, great sounds and power, 100% original, even in its original Vantage hard case
Genuine relic condition, not faked, and the important parts like frets and electrics are all fine. Recent strings and setup
A lovely guitar, great investment, and your mate hasn't got the ... more

Vintage Made in Japan 70s Tele Guitar
Beautiful guitar in aged Cream / yellow finish
Sought after and collectable instrument
Appears to be all original & unmodified
Features:
Body: Tele body, solid wood
Neck: Maple, 21 frets
Tuners: Chrome
Pickups: Tele single coil bridge
pickup, Tele single coil neck pickup
Controls: Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-way toggle selector
Plastic parts: White
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge / Tailpiece: Vintage... more

A truly beautiful guitar still in very good condition crafted in 1976 Japan. Fantom was a short lived brand distributed by Aria and built by the Matsumoku factory alongside all the other major Japanese brands of the era (see photos for catalogue). The label featured Fender / Gibson style guitars exclusively and focused on value for money. This guitar sold for 38, 000¥ in 1976. I don't know what the woods used are ( the specs in the old catalogues say Birch body and Nato neck) but the guitar ... more

The original RS series produced by the Matsumoku factory was high quality and the RS Elite occupied a premium niche in the era before the Knight Warrior was introduced. Designed by "H Noble" (Nobuaki Hayashi) and manufactured under contract at the Matsumoku plant. Is a rarer model only made for 1 year. Built in 1983 it featues an Alder body, Rosewood fretboad (350R, 650mm Scale), maple neck, ACT 1 Tremolo system, 3 single coil Aria / Maxon pickups that are powerful and expressive and a retro ... more

Matsumoku Built, AriaProII CS400 Black N Gold Limited Edition 1982
June 1982 Build Date, 41 Years Old
Mint Condition, veryfew tiny marks present
24 75" ScaleLength (Gibson)
Brass Nut, Ash / AlderString Through Body,
22 Fret Set Neck, withRosewood Fretboard
Coil Split & PhaseReversal
Professionally Setup, Straight Neck, No Fretwear, No Buzz, plays like Butter
Comes with unbrandedJapanese Hard Case from the same period
$1200, Pickup BerkeleyVale NSW Central ... more

Matsumoku Built, AriaProII PE 60 1982
April 1982 Build Date, 41 Years Old
Stunning MintCondition, Still has the plastic film on the Switch cover
Collector Grade
24 75" ScaleLength
Heel less Set Neck
22 Fret Neck withBeautiful Rosewood Fretboard
Maple Arched Carved Topon a Mahogany Body
Coil Split & PhaseReversal
All Original
Professionally Setup, Straight Neck, No Fretwear, No Buzz, plays like Butter
Comes with HighQuality, Plush Hard Case
$1, ... more

Matsumoku Built, Aria ProII TA-70 1982
April 1982 Build Date, 42 Years Old
Excellent Condition, very few tiny marks present
630mm Scale Length
22 Fret, 3 Piece Maple Set Neck, with Rosewood Fretboard
2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3position Toggle Switch
Professionally Setup, Straight Neck, No Fret wear, No Buzz, plays like Butter
Comes with Decent, Epiphone branded Hardcase
One of the very best Japanese Made 335 Style Guitars
These were a High Quality Build on many levels, ... more

Vintage stratocaster built in Japan 1976 by the Matsumoku factory alongside all the big brands of the time like Greco, Aria Pro II, Burny etc. In good playing order with everything working and in pretty good condition for it's age. Neck and fretboard are in very good condition - straight, minimal ware and polished frets. Pickups sound great and the guitar is testement to the quality craftmanship of the Japanese makers during the 70's. Not sure of the tonewood used but I think it is called ... more

Aria Pro II Cardinal series CS-350 in See Thru Red. Made in 1981 at the Matsumoku factory Japan. Really cool guitars ( Kurt Cobain played, smashed and burned a CS-250) and are one of the best guitars to come out of Japan in this price range. Has a light ash body, 3 piece maple neck and rosewood fretboard (scale 630mm). Nut width is 43mm and the fretboard flattish with a nice U shaped neck. There is a carve around the body. The pickups are protomatic humbuckers (made by Maxon) that are coil ... more

Cool Matsumoku built 1983 Inazuma V from my collection. Alder body (weighs 3 6kg), Maple neck (650mm 25 5" scale), Bone nut, Standard Synchronised Tremolo , coil tap switch, Cool Protomatic V powerful humbuckers, all chrome hardware. The Blue / Black Burst finish is quite stunning and it turns heads alright. All original. Quite a few minor marks and light scratching, sticker marks but no serious damage. Plays flawlessly like a new guitar with plenty of versatility. The tone is rich, harmonic ... more