Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties, A perfect example of why Fender assumed that if you can't beat them, join them. < Back Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties C783427 The Greco SE-700 was the premium big-headstock model of the range in the 1970s. It has a 2 piece body and the rosewood board gives it a real 70's look (despite the model name). The guitar now features a set of Clausen A3 pick-ups - similar to the SuperBlues spec, but each position has been wound and potted precisely to release the full soul of this guitar. It's original PU-119 (Excels) accompany the guitar in the case pocket if required. They are still fully functional, but these Clausens unlock the potential of this guitar. Each of the 5 positions (including the middle on its own) has a distinctive character and there is no weak position amongst them and all respond well to subtle control changes on the guitar and the amplifier. The controls and switch are now also upgraded to CRL and CTS. Everything else on this guitar remains original - the bridge and tuners are all in great aged condition - most importantly perfectly functioning. We have wound the bridge pick-up to give it a bit more bite and aggression than normal - no need for that 'lil 59 in this guitar. At a fraction over 3.5kg (7lbs 14oz) this has "that perfect Strat" weight and feel to it - the aged but not cracked nitro finish gives it that authentic vintage touch too. There is a small bit of natural aged wear down to the wood on the outer edge and evidence of some minor cosmetic repairs to cover up parking knocks it has picked up over the years. Study the photos, and contact us if you want to see this in more detail. The frets are run-in, but not low and according to the 2 gentlemen that attend to frets here, are of that perfect age and state to be your best friend, and remain so for a fair few years before the inevitable re-fret. The serial Number on this one is B783427, a late February 1978 Fujigen build from the time they were really showing off to impress the boys from Corona prior to the partnership. A Fender guitar from this CBS era is hit and miss - there were some real howlers, and even the good ones are likely to have been upgraded by now. During this era, Fujigen and their contemporaries were just the opposite - getting better and better. This guitar feels like one of their very best. This SE-700 will put guitars twice its price to shame. Have a listen to the video - Tony is playing through the Blackstar, I am through the Milkman first, then the Blackstar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXXK5YK64sQ Price Availability £955 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups 3 Clausen Custom Wound Selector 5-way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Rosewood 3.45kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications Upgraded pick-ups and controls Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

John Le Voi, He doesn't just do Gypsy Jazz < Back John Le Voi No Number John Le Voi is a UK luthier most well known for his amazing Selmer Maccaferri style acoustics - most Django Reinhardt festivals will feature Mr Le Voi and several of his guitars. No grande or Selmer style petite bouche on this model - he will produce a more traditional style of acoustic guitar when asked. This guitar was part of a larger Le Voi collection - gypsy jazz was not the only style playing style the owner enjoyed, and this guitar was commissioned out of loyalty to a great luthier. The Maccaferri hints are still there with this model - the wide hips and substantial neck feel very familiar. With 14 frets to the body and a substantial and unusually styled cutaway, all styles of playing are accommodated nicely - a proper high quality all-rounder. Acoustically, this guitar has a big but well balanced sound - a set of Manouche-Tone or Savarez Argentine strings may set your inner Django free, but this is a supposed to be a standard flat-top with no way to fit a resonator. This guitar has a very nice rounded bass response but retains that trebly tone as you venture up the neck. The nut measures just short of 47mm, so a lot of fretboard, and the familiar Le Voi neck profile - more D then C, but manageable and easy to familiarize with. The guitar features the normal Big-Tone pick-up under the saddle, and this does an adequate job of transmitting the character of the guitar into the PA, and any tone adjustments or colouring needs to be done externally as we have a simple plug and play, no need for batteries, system which suits the guitar perfectly. Le Voi guitars are already rare and hard to separate from their owners, but a standard flat top is even rarer and this is an opportunity to have some Le Voi quality without nailing your colours to the Gyspy Jazz mast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rtPVK5tOnk It is in very good condition - it has seen a lot of playing, but the wear and tear is limited to lower frets which you can see, but not feel or hear; some strum marks where you expect to see a scratch-guard, and the occasional parking knock. No splits, no wear to the wood, binding and hardware all perfect and functional. It comes with its hard case, and following a thorough service. It is part of a deceased estate, the only circumstance apparently that the owner would have parted with it. Price Availability ££££ Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1996 Pick-ups Big-Tone Selector n/a Bridge Standard Board Ebony Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Greco SE-500 Custom, The ultimate SE-500? < Back Greco SE-500 Custom K772621 Back in '77 you could stride into Tokyo Music Store, slap 3 months wages on the counter and fill in a form to specify exactly what you wanted. A few weeks later it would arrive in a nice case and would even be in a canvas sack inside that case. This is a Fujigen produced Greco, and it features PU-119 pick-ups (otherwise known as Excel) from the more expensive models in the range. The 500 was the only model available with the large headstock and maple neck which is why we believe this guitar was based upon a 500, but spec'ed as a 6/7/800 in terms of electrics. Just had to have that modern large headstock I guess. The hues of the stain finish are very reminiscent of the new Greco Original range that were launched in 1977, also the 'violin finish' seen on the megabucks EGF1350, 1500 and 1800s. It is obvious that this guitar has led a cherished life as it bears no obvious normal signs of being 45 years old. The pick-ups are typical late 70's Maxon - fairly high output and airy - perfect for the Hendrix repertoire but these Excels cover all bases very well. The Excels have the dynamics and mid range that the earlier versions lacked The bridge unit and tuners are all in great condition, there is lots of life left in the original frets. I get a few guitars over here that blow me away straight out of the box - this is one of them and I doubt I'll be able to let it go - certainly not without a fight. So I'm not even going to try and value this one - it is a special guitar, and suits a collector - it even has its certificate of authenticity. Currently the super-high end Greco Les Pauls are equalling their genuine American originals and I doubt the Strats will ever manage that, but it will take quite a sum to part me from this... Price Availability £1,295 Sold Recommendation Enjoy it as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups PU-119 Excels Selector 3-way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Maple 3.78kg; 8lbs 5oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Super-Leggera versatility < Back Matsumoku DB-500軽量 Price £1,295 Add to Cart Chat with Us Despite a 3-way switch and traditional control layout, don’t go thinking this is restricted to 3 tones. Without fundamentally altering the aesthetic, we have given this guitar a massive range of tones. The 3-way switch provides a Tele selection – neck, neck and bridge, and bridge and the lower tone control will blend in the middle to give you the traditional in-between settings, but allow you to tailor the amount of middle. The middle tone control is a master tone, and the volume knob is an S-1 switch, which when activated will change the guitar’s character completely. With the selector at the neck position, you get the neck and middle in series – a bluesy gritty thicker tone which drives a valve amp impeccably. At the bridge position, you get the bridge and middle in series to add a huge punch to a lead tone. In the middle, the neck and bridge join in series, and the middle provides a bit of spank to give a bit more depth to the tone. Beyond the timelessly appealing aesthetic of this guitar, the performance it offers is phenomenal. Bright tones, darker tones, the Hendrix circuit, the perfect balanced lightweight comfort (3.4kg 7lbs 8oz), and the comfort of the early 70s style neck profile will not disappoint. The cheque will not bounce - it's all there. You may appreciate the soul of this guitar before plugging it in - the acoustic ring and snap means this is the guitar you pick up and play even when the amp can't be switched on. Vintage guitars of this era tend to be many thousands of pounds - not so this one. No headstock tax, just a phenomenally great guitar from an era and country that understood quality, and breathed on by a guy who spends way too long turning imagination into reality with a soldering iron. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in4frxzVmkw For many, the SE-500 is the sweet-spot of the range - it may miss out on the little details that emulate the iconic Fenders from various eras, but it is essentially an evolution of the original 430 range which was what Matsumoku suggested a Stratocaster ought to be. Cheeky, offensive to purists, but it was 50 years ago so perhaps time to forgive and take a look at what Matsumoku decided a Strat should be. This one started life in 1974 as a Black SE-500 and features very early PU-100 pick-ups (usually reserved for the 600 and 800 models) – the vintage output with that wonderful Maxon airy sparkly quality. These pick-ups still featured in the very premium SE-800 models until the early 80s when Fender couldn’t beat them so joined them. Usually, the early / mid 70s models are quite heavy – this one isn’t. Tipping the scales at 3.4kg, it has a very premium handshake. The neck is the familiar early 70s C profile engineered construction. We have re-fretted and refinished it – now we have Jescar 55090 tall narrow frets and a very mildly lacquered finish. No stickiness, but not rough, not worn out. A new Chrome Gotoh 510 tremolo is now fitted in place of the old traditional Fender style unit – these add a super-premium quality as found on the most expensive luthier-built guitars from Japan. They add ring and sustain; they have a sensational sensitivity and let you dive bomb too. At the other end, enjoy the period correct Schaller tuners only ever fitted to 1977 Aria ST-800 models. This headstock has only ever had these tuners – factory fitted Schallers in 1974. The first owner elected to remove the black paint and enjoy the wood grain. This was done properly – the grain is filled and the finish is smooth. There are a couple of dings and knocks, but at 52 years old, this guitar still looks great. Details The Look Timeless classic appearance - new and old where it works best. Headstock Big 70s headstock with Schaller pegs (dated by the words West Germany). Neck Full C profile, refurbished and refretted with Jescar 55090. A proper 'Custom Shop' feel Pick-ups 1974 Maxon PU-100 units - a vintage output in traditional style, but working together in new and modern ways to wring the absolute best out of them Bridge The faultless Gotoh 510 tremolo bridge works its magic here. Controls S-1 switch converts the pick-ups to series mode, and when in parallel mode the lower tone control acts as a middle pick-up blend. A 3-way Hendrix style selector. Intuitive once familiarized Gallery ← Previous Next→

Gritty Growly Yellow Super Strat < Back Matsumoku Frontman II Price £1,999 | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! I'll assume you have read the Frontman I page and so shan't go into the background save to say I deprived a band leader of a neck pick-up and so I made amends and threw in a middle for good measure. A sunburst 1979 Aria Pro II Stagecaster was about the correct weight for this anticipated build - light to medium weight, and snappy. Off came the hardware and out came the electronics - hey, off came the paint. Naked as the day it was sawn into a plank, several coats of our favourite yellow applied topped off with a black headstock. A new Gotoh GE101TS tremolo in contrasting black finish is topped by rebuilt Gotoh SG381, also in black. Having been impressed with a similar build with 2 hot P-90s, we decided to add a middle to that pair, and angle the bridge unit slightly for more gnarly aggression. A pair of Full Monty P-90s installed at the neck and bridge, we tried a few for the middle and settled on a Gotoh SC-STD unit - slightly less powerful than its neighbours, and therefore getting more of the quackiness for the parallel positions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIZ2qFLHffQ A Master Volume and Master Tone always suffices on these guitars, so the lower tone control is a blender that fades the neck pick-up in with the bridge when the bridge pick-up is selected. Given the brief that this guitar will be the default for the neck pick-up requirements, the blender only functions on the bridge pick-up, enabling a varying degree of bass introduction to the bitey gritty bridge tone. It adds an element of airiness - some space between the top and bottom. Like a giant Tele Deluxe in the middle position. However the bridge tone is tailored, banging the pick-up selector to the neck gets you the undiluted unalloyed neck P-90. To use this guitar as a normal traditional Strat, there is a requirement to back the volume to 8.5 on the knob as wound all the way up, every tone in every position screams to get out. It isn't "angry", like Keiths Ibi#2, just energetic and keen. A very good quality PIO capacitor tames the aggression via the tone pot. This thing begs for an AC30 with a slightly past its best speaker. The P-90s will squeal at you at monster gain levels, but I think that's the whole point. You may move closer to the stack to make it more so. Our Frontman has more energy on stage than a man of his age has any right to have. Now he has a pair of guitars to match that. Details The Look Another one of our Signature Yellow guitars - big sounds need a big look. Already slightly stage-worn so no need to mollycoddle it. Headstock Black on black with black Neck Slim, but not too slim C - Stagecasters were always well known for lovely comfortable necks - this is no exception Pick-ups Neck and Bridge are Full Monty P-90s (7.8K and 8.6k), middle is a Gotoh SC-STD (8k). Black covered Soapbar size. Bridge Gotoh GE101-TS in Black Controls Master Volume, Master Tone and Neck Blender (the yellow knob). 5-way Selector Gallery ← Previous Next→

Greco EB-270, When simple is best < Back Greco EB-270 Pre Serial Number This could be an EB-300, but it has lost its mute mechanism so has become a 270 spec model. The charm of this short-scale bass is its simplicity. Despite the big pick-up cover, this is a humble tele-bass style single coil unit, and all the more characterful for it. Never sounding weedy, still perfectly OK with flat-wound strings, it has a real personality and can be taken seriously as a gigging bass. Currently on older flats, which we think adds even more to the character. With such a simple bass, we'll keep this advert short. Its just been serviced, the neck is slick and quick, it weighs less than most of our guitars, No-one has managed to sample this bass without smiling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQLHjU4UWuo Price Availability £695 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Keep keeping it simple Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1972 Pick-ups Maxon PU-114 Selector N/A Bridge Original twin saddle Board Rosewood 3.10kg; 6lbs 14 oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Fender 68 Telecaster Closet Classic - Blue Flower, The ultimate Blue Flower Telecaster. < Back Fender 68 Telecaster Closet Classic - Blue Flower R78927 Price Availability £6,899 Sold Recommendation Listen to the Kleins before returning it to original pick-ups. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2015 Pick-ups Klein 1961 Epic Series Selector 3-way Bridge 67 Tele Board Maple 3.33kg, 7lbs 5oz Modifications Klein 1961 Epic Series Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Ultimate Versatility - all the guitar you'll ever need, and you'll get noticed < Back Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic Price ££££ | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! Another Sao Paolo style build - so named due to a fantastically famous but unbelievably shy metallist originating from that particular city. These guys really know their stuff when it comes to what they want from a touring guitar, and this configuration is the result of that project. The brief sounds simple - look like a Strat, sound like a Strat, but handle foolish amounts of gain for one song, and spacey modulated clean for the next. Gimme some new sounds too. Even though the specification may read complex, and be difficult to explain in less than 20 minutes, the actual control philosophy is easy to adapt to. The 5 way switch does what you would expect, the lower tone control will get you from chimey single coil to full on hot-rail style humbucker - treble focussed with the knob down, and bass focussed with the knob pulled up. The really interesting tones emanate from that S-1 switch which will likely have you using that middle pick-up more than most. Pressing the switch will deliver a tone you won't hear on a regular Strat - the two coils will run in parallel and provide a crystal clear tone that cuts through without any shrill spikiness, or dominating bassiness. In conjunction with the pick-ups either side of it, you will find a huge array of parallel tones that don't disappear in a band mix like positions 2 and 4 sometimes can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fYfJ4B5koM There is a huge palette of tones to dial up and all with the standard switch arrangements - no hunting for mini-switches and making sure it is the right one. The master tone will work on the bridge pick-up as it will the other 2 but you may find yourself using the gradual coil split to define the bass / treble balance instead of just removing higher frequencies. The coil being cut never fully leaves the circuit - just enough remains in play to keep hum at bay but remove all the compression from the full series humbucker. Haussel was selected over the more familiar Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio options as we wanted some character beyond full-on power and shred. These pick-ups work very well clean, and many mega-bucks boutique luthiers around the world choose Harry Haussel for a reason. Phenomenally expensive, but sometimes, only the best will do. These are handmade by the man himself for the guitar in question. The revised configuration will undoubtedly take some time for familiarization, but it is unlikely that this familiarization exercise will be a chore – these Matsumoku built Grecos are an absolute dream to play. The more you explore, the more you find, and the more you can be inspired. This is a celebration of detail, quality and versatility. From the precision engineering offered by Gotoh upper end products, to the positioning of the rails on the bridge pick-up to follow the string line, this guitar is the ultimate work-horse. We love building them, and can make adjustments to the specification as you require. Oh yes, and the scratchplate - so subtle I nearly forgot. The SE-600 in 1974 was a real attempt to out-Fender Fender, and now this has jumbo frets to go with its large headstock, this thing just screams 1974. So it received a frilly collar, 19 inch bell-bottoms and Bold as Love and Disraeli Gears albums under its arm. Peace man. Details The Look Roadworn but scrubs up well - the top end hardware is all new and shiny. Old and new where it matters most. An estimated 25 years ago, this originally black 1974 SE-600 was stripped and refinished in black nitro. Headstock Big 1970s headstock style with orignal star tuners. Neck The SE-600 in late 74 featured a slightly slimmer neck more similar to the early and now appreciated and adored MIJ Squiers. The 7.25 radius maple neck now features a fresh set of Jescar 45100 Jumbo frets as you would find on a premium Gibson - this was a popular upgrade to Strats during the 70s amongst the guitarists who's made a bit of money but wasn't yet having endorsements thrown at them. Pick-ups 3 x Häussel ST Blades (Alnico V) wound for this guitar with black covers and compensated rails on the bridge unit for the angle. Bridge Luxurious quality and totally appropriate for these guitars - the Gotoh NS510T tremolo is about as good as it gets. Controls New CRL 5-way selector, S-1 Master Volume with Middle pick-up mode (series or parallel), CTS 500k Tone pot, Bourns 500k coil splitter (linear) with push/pull to direct slpit direction. Paper-in-oil capacitor for good taming. Huge versatility but retaining the aesthetical purity. Gallery ← Previous Next→

Greco EG-480S, Affordable Vintage Soul < Back Greco EG-480S Pre Serial Number A timeless alternative to a new Epiphone - there is a lot of sense in affordable vintage guitars over brand new ones; and yes this is bolt on neck and therefore a much smaller appeal to a traditional set neck Les Paul. If this isn't a complete turn-off, this guitar is a wonderful example of how well Fujigen were producing guitars in the mid-1970s. This one has been busy - we have refurbished it appropriately. As with a few Fujigen guitars of this era, the binding had blown to bits. So, new binding on this one. The 480 was the top of the range for the bolt-ons, and has superior hardware to the lower order 360s and 420s. The tuners are the well regarded and reliable "star-tuners" - these have an action and feel missing from all but the most expensive tuners today. The body is a chambered sycamore topped pancake mahogany construction, the weight is a medium 3.95kg (8lbs 11oz); and the acoustic resonance is very pleasing even before you plug it in - it does a decent impression of a National. The maple neck is capped with an ebony fretboard - the scale is faithful and the neck has a substantial 50s-style C-shaped profile carve, measuring .890” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. It has the feel of a far more prestigious brand. The Maxon pick-ups are never a disappointment, and have a soul, a warmth and can be as smooth or growly as you wish with the controls. This is the type of guitar you can lose hours and hours with, and it defies its price tag, and hopes you'll give it a chance despite the presence of a neck plate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1C2bcmjkJw A 1974 Gibson will set you back many thousands of pounds or dollars - this one will be a tiny fraction of that and is a very viable alternative to a brand new Epiphone. 50 year old guitars built by the big manufacturers in Japan are a bit of well kept secret - nothing new of a comparable price will play like these, and while the top end Super Real and Mint Series Grecos now approach the astronomical price levels that rival the Gibsons themselves, make the most of this well kept secret while it lasts and bring an EG480B into your life before the market pulls these prices up too. If you like a bit of heft to your Les Paul, prefer the company of an older guitar, give this one some serious thought. They are getting rarer in this condition - this one is in excellent condition. Price Availability £825 Sold Recommendation Play it forever Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-Way Toggle Bridge ToM Board Ebony 3.95kg; 8lbs 11oz Modifications New Binding Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Another perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and modern everything else < Back Matsumoku TE-280 Price £1,450 GBP | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! I give the Harayama speech elsewhere on this site - it is worth a read - but this Tele gets you one of his supreme 3 piece necks coupled with a medium weighted body. Part of the trilogy, the upgrades follow the same basic concept - Evil Sheep electronics and Gotoh hardware. The odd shaped and sized Maxon pick-ups that came with this guitar are surprisingly good, but of a time where they don't stand up to modern equivalents. This TE-280 is equipped with Evil Sheep 5225 pick-ups - 5.6k at the neck and 10.5k at the bridge. That clever mixing of magnets delivers a remarkably good and useful set of tones - especially the bridge. Modernisation continues with a 4 way switch enabling a series connection of the pickups in the front position, then a standard Telecaster arrangement from there on. The Gotoh bridge piece is a cut-down ashtray for increased comfort, and features titanium saddles instead of brass. The effect this has is difficult to describe, but you may find yourself enjoying the bridge pick-up even more as a result. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1RSvIK8cbQ This is a pretty guitar, a comfortable guitar and most importantly, a great sounding guitar. All the original parts and components for this guitar are safely stored in our archive and would come with the guitar either stored with us, or with you. All are in working order and could be returned to the guitar at any point in the future. The bridge would require minor surgery, but nothing particularly difficult. Details The Look Part of the floral trilogy, and the scratchplate design aside, this guitar retains a lot of its original look. Shiney new chrome Gotoh hardware always looks good on these models. Headstock The tuners are rebuilt originals - in perfect working order. New string trees improve stability Neck An original Harayama 3-piece maple neck with beautifully dressed frets - ready to provide comfortable and free playing in every circumstance. Pick-ups 2 x Evil Sheep 5225 (Tele set) with mixed magnets to enhance what should be enhanced. Neck is 5.6k and bridge is 10.5k Bridge Gotoh Ti-TC1S semi-cutaway ashtray, new control plate and vintage knobs Controls 4 way selector to include a series option; standard volume and tone controls using the highest quality parts. Gallery ← Previous Next→

Ibanez Studio ST924 1979, < Back Ibanez Studio ST924 1979 J804511 A rare opportunity to acquire an Ibanez ST924 – the super-versatile bass from the best ever era of Japanese production. The bass features the quadra-lock bolt system and the construction is Maple, Mahogany and Walnut, with a very nice Rosewood double octave board. It comes with a fairly road-worn but perfectly functional hard case. Pedro is still featuring on the headstock, but this can be removed for the next owner if required. The red tape on the side is to protect the bass as it was quickly placed in a stand and swapped for a Rickenbacker for the next song. The Super T-4 pick-ups are genuine dual coil humbuckers and have an excellent reputation. In passive mode, they are not the loudest pick-ups you will hear compared to modern Delano etc, but the tone is sublime, and reacts extremely well to all 6 tone pre-selects from that chicken-head. If you need more power and growl, then dial up the active circuit. The active and passive modes could be blended, and all governed by a master volume and tone control. Unlike many modern active basses, the passive signal is always in play. The bass is heavy - it tips the scales at 5.5kg (12lbs 3oz) so a good strap recommended. It will deliver most tones and characteristics that you would ever need, so a heavy bass needn't be a problem if this is the only one you take with you. (The Roadies' problem right?). It is a one owner guitar and he is reluctantly parting with it as part of a collection thinning exercise. These don't come along very often. This one is ready to go right now, and can be sampled here at the Hall by appointment, or on a videocall if necessary. Price Availability £1,925 No longer available Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1980 Pick-ups Ibanez Super T-4 Selector 3-way selector switch, 6-way chicken-head tone preset, preamp on/off Bridge Original Ibanez Board Rosewood 5.5 kg; 12lbs 3 oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:39 Play Video Play Video 02:20 Play Video Play Video 04:44 Play Video Play Video 05:31 Play Video Play Video 02:04 Play Video Play Video 03:57 Play Video Play Video 02:11 Play Video Play Video 03:38

Taking a single pick-up guitar to the extremes < Back Matsumoku Monaco L78 Price £1,999 GBP Add to Cart Chat with Us A thoroughly disassembled black 1978 Aria ST-400 appeared one day in the workshop - I'd agreed to buy it off a chap in Brighton. To my amazement, L780016 featured a parrotbeak headstock - just like the Thor Sound range. I threw it to the forums - it seems there were a few leaving Matsumoku attached to Strat clones in December 1978. Most were old photos of long-dead instruments, so I guess this is a bit of a rarity and therefore I decided it would live on in style. This Monaco is one of a pair - it accompanies the SuperMonaco, and both are so much fun, and so adorable that I intend to make more of these offering different options for sounds. This Monaco features a single Haeussel Tapped 1956 P-90, wound specifically for this build, and a dummy coil hidden beneath the plate to offer various hum cancelling options for studio work. It is a brave move, or a decision made by someone with the budget for many guitars, to opt for a single pick-up guitar - Esquires are very rare compared to Teles. This single pick-up no nonsense guitar has 5 tone options governed by that 5-way switch. They are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3QS5VivmiU 1) tapped P-90 (6.5k) with 470k pot value - rude and aggressive sound. 2) tapped P-90 (6.5k) with 220k pot value - warm and pleasant sound 3) full winding P-90 (8.2k) in parallel with dummy coil with 470k pot value - unique and addictive sound 4) full winding P-90 (8.2k) with 470k pot value - the traditional Gibson sound 5) full winding P-90 (8.2k) in series with dummy coil with 550k pot value - another unique and useful sound There is a sound in there to suit most requirements of a player with a yellow guitar no-one else has ever seen before. The bridge is a black Gotoh GE101TS providing ample sustain and great stability. High quality Aria tuners are rebuilt and ready for many years of reliable service. Like most of our guitars, they are not supposed to look brand new - neither do we intend to add flaws, or relic anything. The finish on this guitar is supposed to reflect the life it has led, but add a radiance; some excitement and new character to enjoy. Details The Look A radical new look and expression. Everyone needs at least one yellow guitar in their lives Headstock Rebuilt Aria Pro II (by Gotoh) black tuners on a black refinished headstock, but refinished over the scars. Neck New Dunlop 6100 frets on adjusted and resettled neck geometry. Pick-ups 1 x Haeussel 1956 P-90 (tapped) custom wound for this guitar by one of the finest pick-up creators in the world. Thanks Harry. (There is one of his secret dummy coils in there too) Bridge Gotoh GE101T in Black Controls 5 way selector, master volume and tone Gallery ← Previous Next→