Our excellent and rare examples of vintage Japanese guitars are available for "Buy as Described" or "Buy to Upgrade". The latter gives you a golden opportunity to create a dream build which is blessed with Janpanese craftsmanship and exciting modern functionality. Give us your upgrade ideas here, and we will work out the best price and programme together. Buy to Upgrade Our excellent and rare examples of vintage Japanese guitars are available for "Buy as Is" or "Buy to Upgrade". The latter gives you a golden opportunity to create a dream build which is blessed with Janpanese craftsmanship and exciting modern functionality. Give us your upgrade ideas here, and we will work out the best price and programme together. Ketteringham Hall, Church Road, Wymondham NR18 9RS tom@matsumoku.rocks +44(0)1953 686 861 Buy to Upgrade First Name Last Name Email Phone Your Idea to Upgrade I'd like to buy to upgrade: (copy name of your chosen guitar from the dropdown list) Send Thanks for submitting! Opening Hours Whether you are local, or passing by, please drop by. Office hours are kept, but most fun is had here in the evenings and at weekends.

Take a look beyond the main stream market offerings and explore our quality vintage guitars originating from the iconic Matsumoku plant (and a few of their neighbours) - we have some rare hidden gems to be discovered and celebrated.  Treasure Chamber Whilst many of our amazing instruments are destined to be DreamBuilds, some of them are too rare, too unrepeatable or just too incredible as they are. They stay as they are and are waiting for you to explore them and put them through their paces. Come and try them out! Book Now 1000 Page 3 Filter By Year 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 ... 1000

Greco EB-720, An EB-3 without headstock-tax. < Back Greco EB-720 25705 The EB-720 was a premium instrument in the Greco range - this is an EB-3 style bass with the correct side-winder style pick-up and the ebony board. The wiring is truly faithful to the original. Those already familiar with Fujigen quality from this era will question the necessity to spend double for a Gibson. This example has been busy, yet impeccably maintained throughout its life. We have a couple of parking knocks, headstock chips and scratches, but nothing to detract from the quality and performance of this bass. The Maxon PU-106 is a true stacked on its side humbucker and puts out 7.6H with a DCR of 20 - it packs the sort of punch you'd expect with all that wire. The PU-107 at the bridge is 3.8H and 7.5k DCR - lovely and bright, punchy and articulate. The pick-up selector is a 4-way rotary, Position 1 is the neck unit, 2 is the bridge unit, 3 gives the 2 in parallel with high-pass filtering on the neck unit. This is a nice open sound - not too scooped and won't disappear in the mix. Position 4 is the neck unit with the choke which could possibly worry a Seismograph. If this is the only reason to buy this bass, it's justified. Only 720 models had ebony, and the authentic design of pick-ups and controls. This is a magnificent example of how Fujigen were annoying Gibson to the point that the USA importers started receiving letters from lawyers. This is a 1975 pre-serial number model - serial numbers appeared one month after this bass was built. The date on the base of the pick-up is what we have used to date this guitar. A great bass in its own right, made more interesting by just how accurate a copy it is; not too many of these around so here is a chance to obtain a good one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNw0dG2IqFA CORRECTION: Ignore my overexcited claims at thinking it was a long scale bass. It is a 32" medium scale. I'm a guitar player... Price Availability £995 Sold Recommendation Find your inner Jack Bruce Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1975 Pick-ups Maxon PU-106 and PU-107 Selector 4-way Rotary Bridge 3 point Board Ebony 4.1kg; 9lbs 0oz 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

Unwrap bygone craftsmanship of the 70s-80s by Matsumoku; Revive the vintage builds with a modern touch. Treasure Chamber Restoration The Experienc DreamBuilds Featured We're New Arrivals Our Story Latest WE'RE MATSUMOKU GUITAR AND BASS LTD. Unwrap bygone craftsmanship of the 70s-80s by Matsumoku Revive the vintage builds with a modern touch DreamBuilds Treasure Chamber Repair & Restore New Arrivals Shop our original DreamBuilds, vintage Matsumoku examples, rare collector guitars and more. Fernandes TEJ-55G MMK Price £995.00 Greco SE-800J Regular Price £1,695.00 Sale Price £999.00 Fender Custom Shop LTD 59 Jazzmaster Price £3,375.00 Suhr Classic T Custom Price £2,795.00 Matsumoku DB-DG Price £1,695.00 PRS SE Custom 24 "Lefty" Price £675.00 Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster - Left Handed Price £345.00 Greco EB-720 Price £995.00 Greco EB-270 Price £695.00 1979 Greco SE-500 Price £745.00 Fernandes FR-65S Price £795.00 Matsumoku DB-500軽量 Price £1,295.00 Aria Pro II TE-400 Price £795.00 Fernandes GM-85 Price £895.00 Deal 1973 Greco SE-430 (2) Regular Price £845.00 Sale Price £645.00 1970 Fender Precision Regular Price £4,695.00 Sale Price £3,895.00 Shop Now Matsumoku Guitar and Bass Ltd was set up to celebrate the guitars, restore the guitars, create evolutions of the models , and try out configurations that open up their potential yet retain the soul that make these guitars so special, cherished and respected. Read More Our Story The journey of putting the name of Matsumoku legitimately and deservedly on a guitar headstock DreamBuilds These are vintage guitars that we have revived with a modern touch. We help you create THAT sound in your head. We are bold, imaginative and skilled in making YOUR DreamBuild come true. Find Out How It Works DreamBuilds TEJ-55G MMK Matsumoku DB-DG Matsumoku JPJ-9B Matsumoku DB-500軽量 Matsumoku DB-350 Paisley Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic 1/1 Treasure Chamber Treasure Chamber Take a look beyond the main stream market offerings and explore our quality vintage guitars originating from the iconic Matsumoku plant (and a few of their neighbours) - we have some rare hidden gems to be discovered and celebrated. Explore Our Collections Restoration Restoration Room Check your special instrument in for the love and attention it needs. Special instruments need a first class approach and will benefit from the huge experience and top level skills offered by our team of luthiers. Not technicians, luthiers. Project Showcase 1959 Hofner President Restoration Aria Pro II LS600D VS Restoration Epiphone Les Paul Upgrade Full Electrics Upgrade Framus Strato 6 10230 Recommissioning Alembic Essence Bass Recommissioning Gretsch G2622T Pick-up Upgrade Pelicaster Full Electrics Upgrade Hofner 5148 Verithin Bass Full repair & restoration to original specification 1995 American Standard Strat Full Electrics Upgrade 2008 Ibanez J-Custom Reaching The Final 5% Hofner Club 40 1959 Neck repair and restoration to original specification Hohner B2A Pick-up Upgrade The Experienc The Experience We endeavour to create a unique Matsumoku experience: to celebrate the vintage legends, a touch of class yet relaxed and above all, fun. Whether you are local, or passing by, please drop by. Office hours are kept, but most fun is had here in the evenings and at weekends. Book A Visit

Westminster Competition Colors, I bet you just said "oh Wow"... < Back Westminster Competition Colors J780480 Offsets seem to be in fashion at the moment - Fender Mustangs are getting very expensive; a Mustang makes a stronger statement today than I expect Fender expected. This white, now creamy yellow 'Competition Colors' Westminster is a very unusual guitar to be seen in UK - Westminster was a mid-range brand offered mostly to the Australian and NZ market by Kanda Shokai (who owned Greco, Aria Pro II etc). Westminster Strats, Teles and other familiar styles of guitar and bass were in the same bracket as Kimbara and Pearl, but their Mustangs and Rick 4001 were of similar standard to Greco - definitely a level above the rest of the range from a materials and quality standpoint. The two original Maxon pick-ups are typically low output, and beg for a decent valve amp and/or a good overdrive pedal. Listen to the demo - they are grown up proper pick-ups - these can either whisper at you or scream at the top of their voice. This has the classic Mustang switching and the reverse phase setting is bordering on insane. Shouldn't work but does. Especially with that overdrive pedal notched up a bit. I'd buy this guitar just for that sound. I did actually. Short scale, this will feel familiar to proper Mustang players, and at 3.7kg (8lbs 2 and bit oz), has a "this is not a toy" feel to it. Those familiar with a Ben Gibbard model, may like this one - the substantial C neck is a dream. As with most Matsumoku models until the 1980's, necks remained substantial - not the skinny types. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inoicXrmj50 This plays as well as it looks good - timeless style and absolutely stage ready. Price Availability ON SALE! Click Buy button to reveal latest price. 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 2 sliders on/off/on Bridge Dynamic Vibrato style Board Maple 3.7kg; 8lbs 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

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster - Left Handed, No nonsense instrument < Back Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster - Left Handed ISSL20005446 A Samick built Squier in fairly rare left handed format. The condition is best descibed as mint - there are brand new examples with more signs of life on them. A comfy C neck, traditional Tele tones, the timeless Butterscotch finish, this does exactly what it says on the tin. If you spent approaching £400 on a new one even from the popular trendy outlets, the chances are it will be drop shipped to you and will never have been prepared for sale. You take it to someone like us and we make it play properly. This one has been made to play properly already, so essentially £100 cheaper than a brand new one. It could form the basis of an upgrade project where we can go as nuts as you wish on the spec. There are not many good value options for left handers in this regard - contact us and we can develop an exciting plan Price Availability £345 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2020 Pick-ups FD Alnico Selector 3-way Bridge Vintage 3 saddle Board Maple 4.1kg; 9lbs 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

Greco EG480B, The ultimate bolt-on. < Back Greco EG480B Pre-serial Number Let's get the obvious out the way - 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 had a very cherished life, and comes with its original sale certificate, strap and also a period correct fitted hard case. 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 pancake construction, the weight is a very comfortable 3.76kg (8lbs 4oz); and the acoustic resonance is very pleasing even before you plug it in. 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. The previous owner has opted to change the pick-guard and the pick-up surrounds for pleasing cream ones, but the original black items are present and correct, and can be re-fitted if the next owner chooses. A 1974 Gibson will set you back many thousands of pounds or dollars - this one will be a tiny fraction of that, and 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqh5GcDUUV8 Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation Enjoy this as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Original Maxon Selector 3-Way Bridge ToM Board Ebony 3.76kg; 8lbs 4oz Modifications Cream plastic - black plastic still in the case 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

Hofner Professional 1963, < Back Hofner Professional 1963 451 The perfect bass for guitarists! A lovely old school short scale Hofner with that magic thump, and amazingly lightweight. This bass has been refinished to a decent standard in an accurate colour and retains its original specification and electrics. These were rare when new – only produced for a very short period for Selmer. This one is in very good condition, and ready for gigging. These basses seem to be coming back into fashion judging by the prices in the market at the moment. We’re setting this one at a realistic level to reflect the condition and the fact it has been refinished. This comes with a padded gig bag. We also have a matching Colorama II guitar – always a deal to be done on the pair. Price Availability £££ Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is, or we can visit Mr Novak for a Goldfoil pickup… Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1963 Pick-ups Hofner Staple Selector N/A Bridge Hofner Board Rosewood 3.17kg 7lbs 0oz Modifications Refinish 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

Getting the absolute best out of a late MIJ Tokai Breezy < Back Tokai ES-T Price £££ | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! Tokai Breezy Sounds are held in very high regard by Tele-addicts and they often reside side by side with the Fender originals. This is one of the last MIJ Breezies before production headed overseas and that MIJ soul and quality character was lost. By the time this guitar was produced, there was a choice between an ATE50 or an ATE70 - alder or Rosewood respectively. Ceramic pick-ups were standard fayre for the ATE50, and we felt the bridge unit was lacking that brittleness and depth. We choose Evil Sheep for our Dreambuild Teles - Mark truly understands the characteristics we need for these MIJ guitars. An Evil Sheep tapped Alnico 5 pick-up now provides the bridge tones - either traditional tele, or a fuller mid-boosted hotter tone that works clean as well as driven. It's neither P-90 nor humbucker - it retains the tele characteristic but thickens up the sound. Unlike coil split humbuckers, there is no dramatic rise or drop in volume between the normal and hot outputs - just a thickening and introduction of more lower mid frequencies to provide a fuller sound - ok, and yes, a bit louder on the clean channel. We had a 920d black chrome control plate just waiting for an upgrade project like this - the mini-toggle between the controls selects the output of the bridge pick-up. ATE-50 Breezies had modern but disappointing specs for controls, so we binned the mini-pots and the sealed switch and replaced them with premium CTS pots, a Sozo PIO capacitor, a CRL switch and a Switchcraft output jack; all connected with proper Gavitt. Also, gone is the TE-VBK bridge plate, and in its place is a new Gotoh Ti-TC2 chrome flat plate - no more uncomfortable palm muting. The titanium barrels provide a very clean and defined attitude to the sound - we love brass and titanium equally, but titanium always provides a definition that brass struggle with, a little tweak on the tone knob will get you back to what brass will deliver. This is all very subtle variation, but that is what Dreambuilds are for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FRaqAoEp0c Everything else is pure Tokai - the weight is substantial at 3.9kg (8lbs 10oz), but not overly heavy. This extra few lbs is disguised very well with a slim C neck profile and fatter frets - not the super skinny profiles and narrow frets seen in most MIJ teles of the 90s. This Tokai is stage ready - a very giggable guitar with the little sonic tricks up its sleeve will probably get you through a whole set without the need to swap guitars. Why stop here? We can upgrade the neck pick-up too, make it into a Cornwell tribute with an interesting middle pick-up - most things are possible, but this level of upgrade keeps the price manageable and gets you a reliable, fantastic playing and sounding, premium looking Tele for less than the price of an MIM Player Plus. Details The Look Original bound and pearlescent white finish, we now have a black control plate and new Fender knobs Headstock All original Neck All original maple with Rosewood board and a barely used feel to the original frets - a little fatter than a Fender. Pick-ups Original neck unit combines perfectly with an Evil Sheep Alnico 5 tapped Tele unit with 7.58 on normal wind and 11.52 on the hot wind. Bridge Now features a new Gotoh Ti-TC2 bridge plate withe the Titanium barrels. No sharp ashtray edges here. Controls New premium CTS potentiometers, Sozo PIO capacitor, CRL 3-way switch and mini toggle to select the output of the bridge pick-up. Gallery ← Previous Next→

Greco SE-600N, California Jam vibes? < Back Greco SE-600N F782908 By 1978, Fujigen was setting the bar for a quality Strat and as CBS accountants were sucking the soul out of Fender, Fujigen was on the up and up. Controversial opinions are that in these years, MIJ was the better guitar - at least more consistent in quality; and certainly more affordable. The Japanese market was still going nuts for demand, and Fujigen capacity was largely being soaked up by domestic demand which is why Grecos were a rare sight outside Japan. The SE-600 was a tribute to the early 70s, whereas the SE-700 harked back to the mid 60s and the SE-800 looked a decade further back. The 500? Well, that was for folk who just wanted a great Strat. It is true that we are missing a bullet rod (the 450 and Super-Real 700s would give you that), but everything else screams 1973, and California Jam. Eagle eyed catalogue experts will equip the 600s with PU-100 pick-ups, but by 1978, Excel PU-119 pick-ups were appearing more and more often in the mid-range guitars - this 600 has a set of sublime PU-119s. A bit more output, and a lot more in the lower frequencies that often cause the comparison with Texas Specials. A Slim C neck profile feels very comfortable, and 45 years of playing have given this a worn-in and familiar comfort - the handshake is fantastic. Impossible to pick up without a few minutes playing - even if no plugged in. As with all the premium models, there is a very solid steel block on the tremolo, that when set to float a little, will ring and resonate beautifully. This is carried through to an amplified signal - the sustain is just right for all types of tone - those resonant high frequencies can be muted with the tone controls if a jazzy tone is called for. It's got plenty of scars - nothing remotely horrendous - just adding to the character of this fine guitar. That angry looking crack on the end of the headstock has been checked out, we have photos of the integrity of the headstock - quite often, cracks in the lacquer look a lot worse than they are on the natural finishes. You can say it was when you attacked a pedestal camera! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjVCg7jbOlw We'd be happy to send this off to a new owner just as it is, but it could be the perfect guitar for an upgrade project - we can be even more 1970s and put some Jescar 55090 frets on; put a Gotoh 510 tremolo on it; whilst the Excels are dreamy pick-ups, we could put something either hotter, more versatile, or anything you wish in there - a glorious stage-worn natural Strat is the ideal back-drop for anything. Contact us to discuss the options and the resulting price. Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation I don't believe he smashed the Natural Strat... Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups PU-119 Selector 3-Way Bridge Original Vintage Tremolo Board Maple 3.70kg; 8lbs 4oz 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 APW-500, Punk will return, hard rock until it does < Back Greco APW-500 B000439 Have you seen the price of the Dan Armstrong see-through guitars? As with many catastrophically expensive odd-ball niche guitars from the last century, there is a good chance that Fujigen or Matsumoku probably made a tribute version of it, and they are affordable; and probably equally or better built than the originals. In the heady days of the 1990s, Japanese guitar catalogues were literally 100 pages long packed to the gunnels with signature models for popular pop stars - this is an example of such a guitar. As far back as 1971, Kanda Shokai had a see-through model available - the EG-380 is not a typo for a Les Paul model, it was a proper Dan Armstrong copy. These are rarer than the originals so we need to whizz forward in time to 1990 for another one from Fujigen. The see-through one was mega-bucks as expected, but a more obtainable wooden body version accompanied it, and remained in the range for nearly a decade. Endorsed by a few household names in Japan, they were quite popular, but never exported. Here's one - an early version that has seen a lot of use (good sign), and blew us away with how it played. The original pickup looks mean and nasty, but is "of its time", and a little underwhelming. The bridge unit was in fine condition, but give me a chance to install a Gotoh 510FX6 unit and I'll take it. The blower switch is a bit gimmicky and not really offering a great deal. So in went a 3 way mini-switch, and an Irongear SteamHammer humbucker. This Irongear pick-up really delivers what the 1980s ceramic humbuckers tried to deliver. It also gives me the flexibility to provide 3 distinct lead tones from that miniswitch. In the middle, we get the north coil of the humbucker only - enough power and bite to cut through anything - much hotter than any Strat; only Harry's Hot Chillies get close to this. Push the switch away and the two coils join in parallel to provide a hint of hot Tele, but enough scoop to clean up beautifully. This is the clean sound setting. Bring the switch towards you and the full fat shred tone makes clean playing impossible, and unnecessary. A Master Volume and Tone with 2 easy to see chicken-heads completes the specification. The Gotoh 510FX6 bridge facilitates the harmonics and provides a deep rich sustain that the standard bridges just can't do. They are worth the high price - they do the job brilliantly. The finish has a few dings and chips - all of our best player grade guitars do. These were never supposed to be case queens. Add some more and it won't mind - colour them in with a Sharpie if they offend. It is definitely the lightest guitar we have ever had here - 2.5kg (5lbs 8oz). Have a listen to the demo to get an idea of how this guitar now sounds - from heavy rock to punk - it's all possible. In the even that the value of an original APW-500 suddenly joins the same trajectory as the acrylic ones, I shall include the original Rock-Bullet (yup) pick-up which works, but just doesn't do what the SteamHammer does. You may recognize them from some Fernandes/Aria models where they had an equally as amusing name - Dog Fighter. It is a 2 conductor unit so you will lose the flexibility of the tones, and will have to return the switch to blower duty and add a killswitch function for the 3rd position. This guitar would make a really fun and useful addition to an armoury - they don't come along very often and it will cost quite a bit of money to achieve the specification of this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9hswsyPB60 Price Availability £895 Sold Recommendation Just play the hell out of it Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1990 Pick-ups IronGear SteamHammer Selector 3 way mini-switch Bridge Gotoh 510 FX6 Board Rosewood 2.5kg (5lbs 8oz) Modifications Power and versatility. And Chicken-heads 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

The look AND the sounds < Back Matsumoku DB-DG Price £1,695 Add to Cart Chat with Us A lovely 1974 Greco SE-550 arrived at our studio from Japan earlier this year and like most of the guitars from this era, it felt perfect. The SE-550 was a short-lived model for the period where the 600 and 800 were being finalized. Like the other 550 models we have had, this had the full C neck - an engineered construction so assured to outlast us all. It is not a baseball bat by any means, but has the 1970s heft and shoulder. A set of Jescar 55090 was applied and now it is fast, slick, comfortable and supremely premium. The early iterations of PU-100 pick-up are sweet and soulful, but this guitar needs to keep up with modern traffic so Tony has wound another set of Gilmour spec single coils, and provided a tap on the bridge unit so the S-1 toggles between vintage tones and Comfortbly Numb output. The lower tone control governs the presence of the neck pick-up when the bridge unit is in the circuit, and the bridge pick-up when the neck unit is in the circuit. This enables a huge variety of in-between tones to ctaer for every occasion, and offers the neck and bridge tones to get through a Pink Floyd set. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN4dRWTYp_s As well as electrics upgrades, this guitar also features a brand new Gotoh NS510-TS tremolo at one end and SDS-510 tuners at the other. The stainless block gives this guitar a ringing sustain missing from any Fender equivalent. The guitar body has pletny of signs of life from its 52 years, but limited to scratches and little dings down to the timber on the lower edge - it all adds to the character of this guitar. This is the 1970s so it tips the scales at 4kg (8lbs 15oz) - not the heaviest Greco from 1974 by any means, but no featherweight. So, a versatile, powerful Gilmour tribute model at a fraction of the price of a Fender Custom Shop, and we would argue a much better spec. If performance matters more than the branding, this guitar is ideal and you haven't paid a load of money for someone to make a new guitar look old - this has done that all by itself. Details The Look Roadworn but scrubs up well - the top end hardware is all new and shiny. Old and new where it matters most. Headstock Big headstock style retaining its original Gneco decal perfectly presented with new Gotoh trees and SDS510 tuners. Neck Big C 5-piece maple neck and board with new 43mm nut - more Harayama magic. Deluxe Closet Classic grade with new Jescar 55090 frets for the 'new guitar feel' Pick-ups 3 x in-house A5 custom wound for us, and based on the Gilmour output, and a tapped bridge coil for 2 distinct tones Bridge Luxurious quality and totally appropriate for these guitars - the Gotoh NS510TS with a Stainless block. You'll enjoy playing this acoustically as much as plugged in. Controls CRL 5-way selector and 2 x CTS 250k pots plus S-1 Master Volume. Master Tone with neck/bridge blender on the lower tone knob. Sozo PIO capacitor for smooth taming. Gallery ← Previous Next→