Greco SE-450, Fender before it was Fender < Back Greco SE-450 H773531 Always a firm favourite here, a white Greco with the added bonus of a Rosewood board so a proper 1960s look! The necks on the Fujigen guitars are a much slimmer C than the earlier Matsumoku models from across town. The pick-ups are original to the guitar and by mid 1977 had evolved to PU-100s, retaining the snappy and airy brightness of the older units, but with 8.07 to 8.22k DCR instead of the 5.8 - 6.0 we see on the pre-PU100 evolution. A real outstanding feature of this guitar is the 3.34kg weight - compared to many of the guitars from 1977, it is particularly light in weight which makes it a real pleasure to play. The 450 model had a slightly slimmer body - just a few mm, than the 500 models. This is the type of guitar that will hook you in before you even plug it in - it has an acoustic ring we only experience with either expensively upgraded models, or very high end Fenders. This one has been maintained very well throughout its life, the slightly faded white paint gives it that proper vintage look. This is a prime example of a mid range guitar competing admirably with premium models - it has an amazing soul - I bet you're Hendrix in less than an hour on this one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWk1W3o4C8I Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation Learn some Jeff Beck Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups Maxon PU-100 Selector 3-way Bridge Original Vintage Tremolo Board Rosewood 3.34kg; 7lbs 6oz 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

Eye catching upgraded 1973 Greco TE-350 < Back Matsumoku TE-350 Price £1,450 | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! This Tele is obviously a fine looking prospect with a modern reliable high specification, and being a 1973 model gets you one of the supreme 3 piece necks coupled with a medium weighted body. Evil Sheep premium leve pick-ups, ObsidianWire 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 always stand up to modern equivalents in a band or gig setting. This TE-350 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 - each of the 3 positions are outstanding. These are bright sounding pick-ups in keeping with the original character of the Maxons, but without the microphonic issues, and with a bit more punch and power in the mids. 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=Qj_sWoqW0vE This is another pretty Tele upgrade, a comfortable 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 Aside from the scratchplate and the bridge unit, this guitar retains a lot of its original look. Shiney new chrome Gotoh hardware always looks good on these models. Cherished in its original form, a few of its battle scars have been patched - still plenty of patina though. Headstock The tuners are brand new SDS510 units - top of the Gotoh range. New string trees too. Neck An original Harayama 3-piece maple neck - ready to provide comfortable and free playing in every style. 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, titanium saddles retain the Tele brightness, and replace the "clang" with enhanced definition. Controls Traditional 3 way selector for classic Tele sounds; standard volume and tone controls using the highest quality parts. ObsidianWire Vintage controls. Gallery ← Previous Next→

Suhr Classic T Custom, Pro-grade Super-Tele < Back Suhr Classic T Custom 27480 After several years as the "posh Tele" house-guitar in a Norfolk based Recording Studio, and a few more years in the ownership of a recording artist, this Suhr is now seeking a new home. To recreate this guitar on the Suhr configurator results in an eye-watering price. Clearly this is a great way of getting an expensive Suhr for posh Fender money. The P-90s bark and howl as you would expect but clean up sweetly to make for a very versatile guitar - no complexity, just huge character adjustments with the volume and tone controls. The condition is excellent - no dings, just a tiny almost invisible scuff on the rear belly cut. Suhr describe this neck as an 'Even C' - it has a very modern feel to it. This is no-nonsense quality, originally supplied via Peach Guitars. It still feels like a brand new guitar - a proper Studio Queen but right ready to be gigged - these S-90 pick-ups will get you heard. It's posh, but not too posh to use properly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp2srET45VM It will ship in a Hiscox flightcase Price Availability £2,795 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Enjoy it as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2015 Pick-ups Suhr P-90 Selector 3-Way Bridge Gotoh Board Rosewood 3.6kg; 7lbs 15oz 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

Westone Thunder III, Timeless range-topper - all the toys < Back Westone Thunder III 2021313 This is an honest, hard-working top of the range Thunder - like so many, it took a tumble and suffered a cracked neck. Nothing horrific, and we have repaired this as part of a general recommissioning and preparation for sale. Whilst still visible, run your thumb over it and it isn't there. The Westone range of the early 80s was short lived and quite complex, but the III model was fairly consistent in that it had all the toys and 2 octaves worth of frets on that delicious thru' neck. Still with its brass knobs, the controls are all fully functional - master volume, PEQ tone, and a pre-amp volume; 3 mini switches for the coil split, phase reversal and pre-amp on/off. This configuration deserves more than turning everything to full, and blasting away. The variety of tones on offer here is immense - subtle use of the pre-amp with the split humbuckers, and the phase reversal unlocks a lot of fun and expressiveness. The PEQ control is centre-indented, and works differently in passive and active modes - in passive mode, just the lower portion of the control acts as a traditional tone control but in active mode, the lower portion boosts the bass and the upper half boosts the treble. It turns our OD-3 into a DS-1! Anyone who is of the opinion that phase reversal is a tone-sucking gimmick may just change their mind once the Peter Green and Jimmy Page sounds are found. The MMK45 pick-ups are as good as their reputation suggests - based on the soul of a Super Distortion they not only kick out the rock tones brilliantly, they don't get too mid-heavy like the super-hot ceramics, and split to singles extremely convincingly, especially when that pre-amp comes in. The one great characteristic of Matsumoku guitars from the beginning to the end was the feel of their necks. Having 24 frets on a 10" radius ebony board feels great and looks great. The very comfortable heel encourages you to explore the upper end. 4.3kg sounds heavy, but this is beautifully balanced seated or strapped on. This nut width is 43mm. A fair few folk of my age will have lusted after these in the guitar shops in the early 80s, but budgets hardly stretched to a humble 1A, let alone a III. The Alembic influence was fading into the shadow of hair metal pointy headstocks, but note how timeless this design appears next to a Charvel Model 5. Its a high quality, brilliantly designed and constructed Japanese made guitar that will last forever if serviced properly. They deserve a re-fret when the time comes, although this one is a long way away from needing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noWboJJmKp8 This one is fully recommissioned and ready to go. I have opened a can of worms with suggesting this can be upgraded - whilst it may sound like heresy to remove MMK-45s, we have put a set of TV Jones Classic Plus into one of these before with fabulous results. Price Availability £965 Sold Recommendation Scratch the itch Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1982 Pick-ups MMK-45 Selector 3 way Toggle Bridge ToM style Board Ebony 4.3kg; 9lbs 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

Rickenbacker 4003 S/5 WhiteGlo 1986 Rick-o-Sound, < Back Rickenbacker 4003 S/5 WhiteGlo 1986 Rick-o-Sound ZA 0058 Here is a real rarity - a 5 string Rickenbacker with the traditional pick-ups and general look; and in a cream and black scheme; and with Rick-o-Sound . So many of these restrict you to a mono output, but this not only opens the door to those famous twin amped set-ups without resorting to more boxes on the floor, but also comes with the original stereo cable in the case. We know of only 2 guitars in this specification produced in 1986. We also believe that this is the guitar featured in the October 1986 ‘Making Music’ magazine and featured on the Rickenbacker stand at the 1986 BMF. It has been a one-owner guitar and a very reluctant sale. Without losing ourselves in a Rush concert, big music needs a big sound, and this is what this Rickenbacker gives. The Macca thud is there too, as is that 80's chorused muted howl depending on how much you turn the damper screws. It's all there with the added basement of the low 5th. The string spacing is demanding, but you’ll know this going in, and will adapt to all the clever things you'll end up doing on it. This is no museum piece - its seen plenty of action, and wasn't always put down gently. Unusually for a gracefully aging Rickenbacker, the switch doesn't crackle, and the scratchplate isn't broken. Please have a very good inspection of the photographs here, and request any further evidence of its condition you may wish to see. You have 4.3kg (9lbs 8oz) to wear - not as heavy as it looks. But it looks incredible - the WhiteGlo has become a very classy cream, and has become so very evenly unlike some from the 1970s. No binding on this one which gives it a very clean look and adds to its timeless charms. There is a decent road-worn case and plenty of life left in these strings. The vital statistic is of course the nut width - 1.75 inches, or 44.3mm. At the 12th, it is 2.12 inches, or 53.8mm. We offer this for collection from us at the Hall, or will happily ship it to you wherever you are once funds have cleared. Price Availability ON SALE! Click Buy button to reveal latest price. No longer available Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1986 Pick-ups Original Rickenbacker Selector 3-way Bridge Original complete Rickenbacker with operational mute Board Rosewood 4.3 kg; 9lbs 8 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

That perfect combination of old vintage feel, and modern everything else < Back Matsumoku SE-500 Price £1,600 GBP | 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 was another rescue from Japan - thoroughly used by a busy musician from new until his retirement 5 years ago. Instead of gathering dust and being quietly forgotten about, I brought it to join the fleet here - another 1974 as it turns out. The pre Serial Number 1974/5 Grecos are special - they are all good, but these ones are special. Maybe the consignment of timber, maybe everyone had had a pay rise - whatever the reason, when I see one available, I get it. The Maxons were weak - long had the wax disappeared from them. They are away for rewinding and re-potting so shall return in full working order to accompany the guitar wherever it goes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GoOBzNhy7Y In their place is a set of Monty's Guitars '62 Strat which are AlNiCo 5, and 5.8k, 6.0k and 6.3k from neck to bridge. The bridge has a baseplate as I like the thickness these bring to the bridge tone. Monty uses heavy Formvar wire for these and only partially potted. We are going for an early 1960s tone here so these seem to be the best choice. The bridge is now a Gotoh 510NST - a very high quality unit that adds a lot of sustain to the guitar, and has incredible tuning stability. Tuners are new Gotoh SD91 units. And another resounding success. This is a guitar that you just don't want to put down - a guitar you actively look for an expensive US Fender relic'ed Strat to show off in front of. All the patina is real, the sounds are phenomenal, the comfort for long-hauls is there. This could so easily be your main working guitar, and a real genuine alternative to that relic'ed Strat or re-issue that you will have me upgrade the pick-ups on anyway... Details The Look Looking old where it appeals and new where it matters. Its like the Sean Connery of guitars... Headstock Gotoh SD91 Chrome tuners and trees Neck Geometry and fret adjustment - luthier prepared for life on the road Pick-ups 3 x Monty's Guitars '62 Stratocaster single coils. 5.8, 6.0 and 6.3k from neck to bridge. Bridge pick-up has steel baseplate Bridge Gotoh 510NST Chrome Controls 5 way selector, standard Strat configuration with OIP caps to get a little closer to that 60's vibe Gallery ← Previous Next→

Froggy Bottom Model P12 Deluxe Walnut 2017, < Back Froggy Bottom Model P12 Deluxe Walnut 2017 P1956 Froggy Bottom P12 DLX A perusal of the Froggy Bottom price lists will reveal that the owner parted with nearly $13,000 for this beautiful P12 DLX. It has been cherished but seldom played, only ever used in the studio for a few tracks on an album, but pride and joy nevertheless. It is a reluctant sale, but there are more important studio priorities at present, so this one is available. It is unlikely that a Froggy Bottom needs much of an introduction – they are super-high-end fastidiously constructed and revered instruments – this is no exception. The volume from the parlour size is substantial and the sound is everything expected from a guitar of this provenance. A new one will take at least 2 years to arrive – there are not many P12 DLXs available at the moment. This one is flawless, freshly serviced, and available to be sampled here at Ketteringham Hall. We can ship this guitar worldwide, fully insured and with a courier of your choice (UPS usually looks after us). We can take video calls to talk and study the details as required – it is a big decision, and we understand the perils of buying unseen. We aim to reduce these fears as much as we can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VvkHQ3gj1I Price Availability £9750 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2017 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge Pin bridge Board TBA TBA 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

Because you need a neck pick-up < Back Matsumoku Super Monaco B79 Price £1,999 GBP | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! A sorry looking 1979 Aria ST-400B appeared one day in a shipment. Someone had mistakenly consigned this to end-of-life status, which rusty strings and pitted bridges often do. But beneath the surface imperfections often lies a fantastic instrument with many many years ahead of it. This is one such instrument. We have 2 ST-400s here (at the moment, there may be more later) and despite starting life at the entry level point, they play better than guitars many levels up other manufacturers' ranges. By this time, the Matsumoku plant was fully equipped with CNC machinery and quality levels were remarkably high - very little variance between equivalent models, and only the grade of electronics and hardware deciding the final pricing. Therefore by the time these guitars arrive here, it matters less where it featured in the range - once we are back to timber, cheaper models tend to be lighter, more expensive models tend to be heavier. They are all made to the exact same standard. This SuperMonaco is one of a pair - it accompanies the Monaco with the single P-90, and both are so much fun, and so adorable that I intend to make more of these offering different options for sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxjs6whsdHg This Super Monaco features a pair of Montys Guitars Full Monty P-90s, AlNiCo 5, 7.9k at the neck and 8.9k at the bridge. These P-90s are everything you'd expect from Monty - power and clarity. It is really out on its own - doing its own thing and ready to give you 'your sound'. Whilst the tones you will get cannot be categorized as lightweight, the actual instrument is. You'll think its laminate, but it is solid alder. 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 to 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 Original dressed frets on settled original neck Pick-ups 2 x Monty's Guitars Full Monty P-90 Bridge Gotoh GE101T in Black Controls 3 way selector, master volume and tone Gallery ← Previous Next→

1970's Kimbara, Upgraded 1970's MIJ Nivana. < Back 1970's Kimbara 703617 Kimbara are probably better known for their acoustic guitars produced in various Japanese factories in the 1970's, then onto Korea in the 1980's. Matsumoku produced a few Strat-style guitars with this brand for FCN music , and a few found their way to London music shops. Always surprisingly good compared to the real things, and was a massive value for money back then. From the construction and feel of these Kimbaras, I suggest they were equivalent to contemporary Greco SE-380s and Aria Pro II ST-400s . Always a lightweight Sen body and well made and proportioned gentle C maple neck . This one came to us for curiosity - it is always interesting to compare the various brands from Matsumoku during the glory years. This particular guitar has been a busy work-horse all of its life and has undergone a series of minor upgrades. The bridge is a Wilkinson unit (OK, but Gotoh suits these better), and the pick-ups are from Alegree (Frigid Haze is our best guess), and they are very well suited to this guitar. The guitar has been refinished in black Nitro a fair few years ago, and some vintage crazing is already present. It suits the guitar and stays as it is. I intend to restore the bridge to the same type of Gotoh bridge (a previous DreamBuild donated a very good condition example) as the Wilkinson answers questions no-one has asked. And it doesn't look right on a Matsumoku guitar. Its role here is clear - an example of the brand to sample and compare. But, should someone fall for it, it can go with them. I would value this at £475 which obviously includes a full set-up to whatever state is required. A local sale means it would be looked after here - if you can get it to us, we will keep it serviced for free for as long as you have it. We look after our own! I would genuinely recommend this as a guitar to learn on - it is a perfect gigging instrument that will reward the aspirational player with quality, comfort and an authenticity that isn't available at the entry level. This will hold its own against any MIM Fender , and comes with a run-in feel and character you just won't get from a new instrument at this price point. If having a 45 year old vintage MIJ quality instrument is as 'cool' as having a brand new cheaply and quickly produced one, let this one bring the best out of you. It's this or a new drop shipped Indonesian Squier and the expense of having it regularly set up properly to keep you persevering. Price Availability £475 Sold Recommendation Try a Squier 40th Anniversary, then try this one. This is where the smart money goes. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1975 Pick-ups Alegree Selector 3-way Bridge Wilkinson Vintage Board Maple 3.25kg; 7lbs 3oz Modifications Older nitro refinish, Graphtech nut and string trees, Schaller tuners 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

Aria Pro II Backaroo Tele, Timeless Tele - packs a real punch < Back Aria Pro II Backaroo Tele B800002 Telecasters from Matsumoku and Fujigen from this era are always hidden gems. They were slightly in the shadow of the exciting new designs emanating from Hayashi and Toshio at this time - but there is always demand for a traditional Tele and so these models continued in production. Most of the new models in the catalogues were humbucker equipped guitars, and so to give the traditional Fender-based models a chance against them, a little "D" appeared at the end of some model names - the ST-600D and ST-850D offered much more powerful pick-ups known as FS-1 and modelled on the DiMarzio Fat Strats. Catalogues at the time offered no such enhancement for the Tele range, but as we have often seen, guitars were built at Matsumoku and other plants that didn't conform to the cataloges. Earlier this year we sourced 2 particular guitars being offered together from Japan that caught our eye - the beautiful ST-600D (B800256) and this Backaroo Tele (B800002). We are suckers for close serial numbers, especially when they appear to have been in the same hands since new. The ST-600D has FS-1 pick-ups - mightily powerful as you's expect; and the Backaroo had pick-ups that were obviously original to the guitar, but were different to the TE-450 and TL-500s we have previously had through here. These Backaroo pick-ups are not PU101 and PU-102 - they are significantly hotter; and the bridge unit has the tell-tale big magnets of a hotter pick-up. The neck unit reports 8.65kohms ad the bridge unit reports 13.82kohms. Therefore, we have a hot Tele here. All other aspects of this Backaroo conform to TE-450 and TL-500s of the time. A thoroughly well built high quality guitar that plays as well as guitars costing many times their price tag. We have given the guitar a new set of CTS250 premium pots, a Sozo capacitor, and a new CRL 3-way switch, and as it arrived with us without a scratchplate, we have produced 3 plates for the next owner to decide on the scheme. Standard Tele plates do not fit MIJ Teles from this era, so these are new plates that fit the Backaroo. Black (as original), Aged White (to match the ST-600D), and Cream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuQbWT2tyxk The serial number looks very interesting - it tells us nothing more than this guitar was the second guitar off the line on Friday, 1st of February, 1980; and our ST-600D later on that day. More than likely despatched to the same dealer, and given their arrival together with us, more than likely purchased together and stood in adjacent stands. Now they hang together on our wall, and if they were to leave here together then I am sure our generosity would be extended. However, on it's own, this is a fantastic Tele from the strongest era of Matsumoku production. And it packs a proper punch without losing the twang. Price Availability £865 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1980 Pick-ups Maxon D-style Tele set Selector 3-way Bridge Original 6 saddle Tele Board Maple 3.4 kg; 7lbs 7oz Modifications Your choice of scratchplate 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

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