1975 Greco SE-500W, A perfectly preserved 1975 Matsumoku Stratocaster. < Back 1975 Greco SE-500W Pre-serial number model This is very late Gneco - the clarity of the spelling increased in 1975. Most 1975 SE-500 guitars have Super Sounds logos, so this is a real cross-over model. This lovely example arrived with the Greco TE-350 , and in similarly excellent condition - both being purchased at the same time by the previous (and original) owner. It seemed essential to keep them together, and we hope to offer them as a pair to their next owner. This mid-range model of Greco was a popular work-horse instrument and may arrive here with an amazing road worn patina, but still perfectly functional. This SE-500 has led a fairly charmed life - these are the original frets and we would give them the same treatment as the TE-350 before it left us. There is a little more meat on them than the Tele, and it has that great run-in feel. This is the model that featured that very thoughtfully designed truss rod cover in the scratchplate - a thorough improvement over the previous open area that invited dust and grime into the pick-up cavities. The original Maxon pick-ups are in rude health - providing that slightly scooped yet biting tone - they sound amazing with a little crunch. As with all vintage guitars in original states, the potting may have deteriorated. We know that repotting these pick-ups will bring back some warmth - that is an option for the next owner; but until that decision is made, they stay as they are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu1Z-hF_5-c This is a pancake construction as normal for this era of Matsumoku production - the white paint has faded to cream (matching the TE-350) but retains a lustre usually missing from guitars of this age. It has been cherished. By this time, Matsumoku was fitting a more accurate version of the vintage style tremolo , and producing them at 25.5" scale unlike many of the earlier versions which are slightly shorter in scale and have the earlier bridge design. Whilst this guitar is in fantastic original condition, we feel this guitar could be an ideal donor for a DreamBuild upgrade project - the pick-up cavities can accommodate modern pick-up footprints and a modern Gotoh 101 or 510 will fit without significant surgery. Upgrade philosophy here includes the retention of all the original electronics on the original plate, and we fabricate an identical one with a slot big enough for a 5-way selector. Nothing we would do to this one is not reversible should they ever be worth silly money. We value this guitar (and it will be stage-ready luthier prepared) at £785. A deal can be done if it can stay together with the TE-350 either in their original condition, or as DreamBuilds. Price Availability £785 Sold Recommendation Enjoy vintage feel and tones, or ideal donor for DreamBuild. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1975 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-way Bridge Original Gotoh Vintage Board Maple 3.69kg; 8lbs 2oz 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

That perfect combination of old vintage feel, and modern everything else < Back Matsumoku DB-500 Price £1,695 | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! My love of early 1970s Matsumoku Strats is well known around here - I just can't get enough of them. After 50 years many have developed their own character from the styles and treatment they have received by previous owners. As much as the Maxon single coils have their own soul and character, occasionally it seems sensible to have the modern options such as being quieter and louder when you need them to be, and having more than just 3 sounds at your disposal. This SE-500 may have a few knocks on the body and age-related cracks on the lacquer, but has obviously been cherished. Pre Serial Number 1974/5 Grecos are special - Greco guitars were always good both from Matsumoku and the pre-Fender Fujigen days, but these ones are, we think, special. Whilst Maxon pick-ups are soulful and characterful, they are of their time, and the idea for this guitar is to combine the vintage feel with up-to-date sounds and playability. These guitars were faithful to contemporary Fenders and featured 3-way switching. We have unlocked the potential of this guitar and fitted a set of Clausen Alnico 5 single coils governed by a 5-way CRL switch, and a neck/bridge blend function. These pick-ups are modelled on a David Gilmour specification - the neck and middle coils are 5.5k DCR, and the bridge pick-up is wound to a phenomenal 13.5k DCR. This hotter winding does not boost the volume and unbalance the units; instead it thickens up the tone and adds a huge helping of mid-range growl that behaves in a civilized manner when clean, but drives an amplifier to perfection. It handles gain just as you need for that Numb solo, and the neck pick-up will provide that glassy chime for the cleaner tones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f8yXB8J4Ds It will handle most styles you ask from it and any signal path you feed. Blending the neck pick-up with the powerful bridge provides a very airy scooped tone, but never loses presence, the power of the bridge unit keeps you in the mix. You may go full Communiqué Knopfler in positions 2 and 4 with the full blend function. Extremely versatile. Further tone trimming is offered with the master tone which uses a SoZo PIO capacitor to govern the high frequencies. The bridge is now a Gotoh 510TS - a very high quality unit that features a large stainless steel block which adds a lot of sustain to the guitar, and gives the guitar an unplugged acoustic ring that will probably encourage you to play for half an hour before you even plug it into an amp. It also has incredible tuning stability. Tuners are new Gotoh SDS510 units - we love the SD91 range, but only the very best for this guitar.. A few folk find pleasure in having a guitar from their birth-year - we are still in 2024 as I write this, so what an amazing 50th birthday present for you and the guitar! The price of this guitar is determined entirely by the specification it is now built to - there is no premium due to the brand as there may be for a Fender of this vintage. Matsumoku and later in the decade, Fujigen, were truly scaring the hell out of Fender - if you can't beat them, join them gave us the MIJ Fenders. Strat copies from Japan in these years were comparable quality to CBS era Fenders - some go further and braver in their opinions... Details The Look Looking old where it appeals and new where it matters. The lacquer has 50 years worth of dinks and cracks, but relic is a dirty word here. Original is best, and with this one there is no headstock tax. Headstock Brand new Gotoh SDS510 Chrome tuners. SDS510 are the premium range from Gotoh. Neck A beautiful looking maple fretboard - the finest looking woods were reserved for this model in early1974. This one was always put down gently. Pick-ups 3 x Clausen single coils to David Gilmour specification. 5.5, 5.5 and 13.5k from neck to bridge. That bridge pick-up provides more mid-range growl but there are plenty of interesting ways to tame it. Bridge Gotoh 510NST in Chrome - this is the best non locking tremolo unit we can find - extremely sensitive and precise - and no threads to wear loose. From Marvin to Gilmour - even folk who say they never use the tremolo change their minds with this one. Controls 5 way selector, master volume, master tone and neck blender control. This blender gradually brings in its opposite pick-up to expand the range of amazing tones from this guitar. Blending a tiny bit of neck with the powerful bridge pick-up lowers the mid-range without removing you from the mix. Gallery ← Previous Next→

Palir Titan Day of the Dead 2016, < Back Palir Titan Day of the Dead 2016 417164 A very rare opportunity to get hold of a Palir without a trip to Alabama, or Louisiana. Palir may not be a household name but they are extremely well regarded amongst household name players. It is not just about the looks with these, they play and sound incredible. This is one of a very few Day of the Dead Titans - a 2016 build. The guitar is as new - it formed part of an extensive collection, and other than an occasional light strum during maintenance routines, has never actually been played. Acoustically, there is the bright resonance that Swamp Ash usually provides, and the medium roasted maple neck is a C profile with a 7.25" radius maple fretboard and 21 6230 frets (Medium). This Titan features Porter 9T pick-ups, accompanied by an Emerson control panel with standard 3 way switching. These Porters give P-90 tones but can be dialled back to capture traditional Tele tones thanks to the Emerson trickery. The guitar is supplied with its original G&G case and Certificate of Authenticity. Body: Swamp Ash Neck: Medium Roast Maple Bridge: 3 barrel Tele Bridge Pick-ups: Porter 9T set Controls: 3 way Emerson Controls Fretboard: Maple Radius: 7.25" Frets: 21 medium Joint: 4 bolt Nut Width: 1 5/8 inch (41.3mm) Scale: 25 1/2" Machineheads: Gotoh SD91 Weight: 3.41kg (7lbs 8oz) Price Availability £1,850 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2016 Pick-ups Porter 9T set Selector 3 way Emerson Controls Bridge 3 barrel Tele Bridge Board Maple 3.41kg; 7lbs 8oz 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-430, The Survivor. < Back Greco SE-430 Matsumoku Stamped This is a fabulous rescue story. This 1973 Greco has remained totally original throughout its life - for years it hung in possibly the most tobacco stained bar in Japan, and languished in a junk shop for a few years before we saved it. It took hours and hours of "de-nicotining", a small repair to the bridge pick-up leads, a tiny adjustment to the truss rod, and finally a decent set of 010s. Now it sings. No-one who has sampled this survivor has managed not to fall in love with it. Hardened Les Paul players respect it; expensive modern Fender players are slightly perturbed by it. Like a lot of our favourite guitars here, it pulls the music out of you; it leads you to odd places and unlocks things. My favourite comment from a guest here is "you just can't not play this thing - it's haunted - it's playing through me". Price Availability Private Stock Stays at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation I have maple neck versions under restoration - we can talk about these Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1973 Pick-ups Maxon 13414 Selector Original 3-way Bridge Greco vintage tremolo Board Rosewood 3.88kg; 8lbs 9oz 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

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→

Cool Z ZLC-1 2015, A rare sight outside Japan < Back Cool Z ZLC-1 2015 A150516 A CoolZ is a very rare sight outside Japan but it has a very good heritage. Ensenada caused Fujigen to rethink the business plan as a Made in Mexico gave Fender a logistical and economic advantage over Japanese production. Fujigen were really in their stride and were producing some very high quality guitars for Fender and in the mid 1980s most of Fenders sold were produced in Japan. Mexico opened in 87 and despite some teething issues and catastrophes, Mexico had replaced Japan in the plan. Fender Japan evolved back into Greco - produced for the domestic market only. Following this, Fujigen established several new brands. CoolZ is one such brand and was released to great critical acclaim. The long tenon construction won it many fans - even amongst Gibson fans. This delicious Snow White ZLC-1 is one of the last made before the model evolved into the ZLC-10. This guitar is factory fresh - not a mark on it. The guitar can be purchased in its current specification from this advert, or alternatively we can upgrade the pick-ups to Clausen A5 custom wound PAFs (Gold covers) which provide an enhanced set of tones. We can offer an even higher spec with a full Jimmy Page wiring solution with coil splitting, series and reverse phase options to unlock the full potential of this guitar. If either of these options appeal, please contact us via the website and we can discuss the options. Price Availability £1,295 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2015 Pick-ups BH-1 x 2 Gold Covers Selector 3 way Toggle Bridge ToM Board Rosewood 4kg; 8lbs 13oz 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

1976 Greco SE-500, Some say the pre-Fender ones are the ones to have... < Back 1976 Greco SE-500 J763331 Always a firm favourite here, a white Greco SE-500 - this one is a very early Fujigen built; the production of these Strat copies had moved from Matsumoku a few months earlier and had evolved slightly to be more faithful to the feel of a 1960s Fender while Matsumoku concentrated on a more 1970s style with their Arias. The necks on a 76 are a much slimmer C than the earlier models from across town. The pick-ups are original to the guitar and are the earliest fitment of Excel stamped units we have ever seen. Even though these pick-ups appeared in brochures in 1977, they were on the options list for buyers the year before. These Maxons are extremely well regarded and never disappoint. The action is particularly low on this one, but can come up if need be. The original 3-way switch remains and some careful positioning can tease out the in-between settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08uvEODk9ks Many of our DreamBuilds use these SE-500 models as the basis for upgrades - talk to us directly to discuss any ideas or if you want us to recreate a previous DreamBuild Price Availability £795 Sold Recommendation Enjoy it, or let's upgrade it Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1976 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3 way Bridge Vintage style Board Maple 4.38kg; 9lbs 11oz 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

1974 Greco SE-550N, Time warp Matsumoku Rarity < Back 1974 Greco SE-550N Pre-serial Number This is one of the rarest Greco models out there - along with the 480, this is one you will least likely find. Only featuring in the 1974 Kanda Shokai catalogue for half a year, after the 'Electric Sounds" range evolved into the "Electric Guitar" range. The 550 became the 600, and was essentially a model that used the nicest looking wood in their stock. This 550 features the more faithful copy of the vintage bridge, and it retains its cover too. This 550 has a less chunky neck, also a single piece of maple instead of the laminate 5 piece of earlier models. The board has a 9.5" radius; the nut is 41mm. The pick-ups are standard Maxon units governed by traditional 3 way switch and volume / tone functions and all work magnificently. Maxons are known for their low output airy bright snappiness that encourage Hendrix renditions, and stamp on the OD-1 and SRV repertoires take over. The overwhelming feature of this 550 aside from its rarity is the condition. It has been played, but has been meticulously cared for. Quite weighty at 3.89kg (8lbs 9oz), this may also remind you of a late 70s Fender. Like all Matsumoku necks, this one allows a super slick action, and is equally at home with a higher action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muKUEk_1Ivk Price Availability £975 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Just enjoy it as it is. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-way Bridge Greco Vintage tremolo Board Maple 3.9kg; 8lbs 9oz 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 SST-88, Modern MIJ at its finest < Back Greco SST-88 A004098 Japan continues to produce very high quality guitars - most of the brands we know and love from the 1970s and 1980s still continue to this day, but only a few continued into this century with Japanese made products, and the quality that Japanese guitars are so well known for. Ibanez, Burny and Greco continued MIJ lines alongside History, ESP, Seventy Seven and a few others. If you had the budget and respected that quality costs decent money, then these guitars were available; albeit mostly to the domestic Japanese market. Outside Japan, we had MIJ Fender and selected Ibanez models to satisfy us. We were missing out. This is one such guitar - a Fujigen produced Greco SST-88 in non-gloss black, a rare finish for a rare guitar - most were Wine Red. A Black SG is always a fine looking thing - the lack of gloss gives it an even more menacing look. I suspect this is one of the only SST-88s to leave Japan, they were built in tiny numbers to start with. A featherweight at 2.55kg (5lbs 10oz) and still with its Classic Screamin' pick-ups, the sounds this makes are not featherweight. Tracing its roots back to the Mick Ralphs line, the Screamin' humbuckers were ceramic magnets and here we have 2 different outputs - the neck is a Classic Screamin' output of 8.4k, just like the units in the reverred EG ranges from the mid-80s, and the bridge unit is a whopping 15.95k; so we have set it as low as we can to best match the neck unit. Just know that a turn or two on the height adjuster will deliver ridiculously loud lead tones. Fujigen produced their own pick-ups (they acquired the famous Nisshin Onpa factory in the early 80s), and these pick-ups are found with brand specific names in the History and FGN ranges. In fantastic condition, this sounds as wonderful as it looks, and surprisingly versatile in the middle position. No headstock tax here - you are just paying for a fantastic example of a properly made guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzM-kU9LeEI Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2012 Pick-ups Classic Screamin' Selector 3 way Toggle Bridge ToM Board Ebony 2.55kg; 5lbs 10oz 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

Tokai Cat's Eyes CE-400, A sensible D-28 < Back Tokai Cat's Eyes CE-400 179779 As Fujigen was troubling Fender with the quality of Strats and Teles, Hamamatsu was doing something similar to CF Martin. This lovely old Terawaki made CE-400 is of the era where the Japanese manufacturers were flexing their muscles and going all-out to prove they could match and even exceed the American quality levels. An inconvenient truth maybe, but in the 1970s Japanese quality was regularly exceeding American quality. This is wannabe D-28; a very classy imitation, and differs only in that this Tokai is soft and cuddly to play. Most D-28s (most Martins) like to fight you a bit but this is a characteristic Tokai left out. This is an absolute delight to play - no silly high action, no choking and buzzing, just slick and rewarding regardless of the level that you play at. You will see in the photos that this has been a busy guitar and that's always a good sign. Like most Terawaki guitars, the belly has a slight hump, but this is no cause for concern - the bracing is all good, the action is very playable all the way up the neck, and there is plenty of saddle left if you need an even lower action. We think we have this one set up just right. It won't be the loudest guitar you've ever heard, but it resonates and projects in the same way as our favourite J-45s do - a lovely balance and no boomy bottom end to discourage you from mic'ing it up. This is just prime value for money territory - mildly fashionable name on the headstock, but not a 47 year old Martin so you'll feel happier about taking it places and playing it without the stress. I reckon this one will be a keeper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=992_D0sMycU Price Availability £525 Sold Recommendation Enjoy it as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups n/a Selector n/a Bridge Pin 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

1977 Greco SE-600, Sweet-spot of the range during MIJ's best ever period < Back 1977 Greco SE-600 F772471 By 1977, Grecos were being produced at Fujigen and by this time Fender had made up their minds not to beat them, but join them. Norikatsu Harayama had spent a few years at Fujigen developing their craftsmen to produce guitars to standards that would impress the Americans sufficiently to allow them to cater for the very hungry local market without the crippling import duties at the time. Early and mid-70s Greco Strats have their own individual character - by the late 1970s they were proper rivals for the USA products - a few years later these guitars had the famous decal on the headstock. This guitar was produced in the days when Japanese culture and discipline ruled the production lines - no interference or input from USA at all. This is why they are still so playable, and so capable of being excellent instruments for another 45 years. SE-600s changed in style from year to year - this one is a true 1970's character. Big headstock, pretty heavy, and very faithful sounds from the PU-100 pick-ups, and rosewood being a costly option over the standard maple. This is a nice thick slab too. The 600 had a 3-way switch (nice DM30 units - will last forever) and the parallel positions can be found with a bit of practice. The MH-80 tuners are great quality and continue to provide excellent service, as does the vintage style tremolo; which comes with its original arm. The white finish has faded gracefully to a creamy shade, and there are a few marks that remind you it is 47 years old. A no-nonsense vintage guitar that is easily as good to play as it looks. When an equivalent Fender is reaching £5,000, this makes a great deal of sense. Whilst obviously a very subjective matter, there are plenty of folk out there who would say there is every chance that a 1977 Fujigen product would be a superior instrument to the real thing. Controversial, but the late 70s saw the very best of the Japanese production quality, we can't say the same for USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c08hStpjMvM Price Availability £895 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as is or upgrade Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups Maxon PU-100 Selector 3 way Bridge Vintage tremolo Board Rosewood 4.5kg; 9lbs 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