Yamaha SA-50, transparent red, made in Japan 1973. These old Yamaha hollow-bodies are a favourite around here. The early SA series guitars feature an awesome jazzbox-meets-Mosrite style wacky shape; they have an awesome 60s aesthetic and always turn heads. This...
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Fender Japan Standard Jazz Bass, crafted in Japan 1999-02, vintage white. There's something timeless and sleek about this finish, and as it yellows to a creamy hue it really starts to look awesome. This one is definitely in that category:...
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Aria TA-1, made in Korea 1999, violin burst finish. Sometimes a burst finish just ages beautifully, and on this one: yes, oh yes, it looks a treat. The dark red burst finish looks spectacular, especially against the aged cream double...
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Yamaha SL600S Studio Lord, red sunburst, made in Japan 1979. These are exceptional guitars, we're huge fans around here. The Studio Lord was Yamaha's take on the classic Les Paul; they were made from 1976-82 approx. This is made by...
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Fender '72 Strat, olympic white, made in Japan 1989-90. Some Strats just have swagger. These Fujigen-era examples of the Strat are regarded very highly for their build quality and wood selection; this is no exception: everything feels to be exactly in it's place. There's...
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G&L Tribute Legacy, made in Korea 2004, cherry sunburst. G&L was founded by none other than Leo Fender and his longtime collaborator George Fullerton, and the brand offered Leo's final takes on his revolutionary designs. The Legacy takes the classic Strat and...
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Fender Jag, vintage white, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Oh boy, this looks good! The Jag body shape is superbly balanced and always, without exception, looks awesome. You see these around in sunburst or red fairly often, but a creamy vintage...
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Fender American Deluxe Tele, sunburst, made in Corona California 2003. These almost need no introduction, and yet... here I go anyway! The American Deluxe was the long standing 'big brother' to the widely acclaimed American Standard series, so you get...
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Fender Classic Series 50s P, lacquer arctic white finish, made in Mexico 2018. The Classic Series was Fender's tastiest and priciest options made in Mexico, and these Lacquer Series instruments took the vintage chÃc a notch further by adding a...
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EB Musicman Stingray 4H, made in USA 2011, natural finish. The Stingray bass is a Leo Fender design that first launched in 1976; it really hasn't changed much at all since it's inception. The high mass bridge, ash body and...
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Fernandes JG65S, silver sparkle, made in Taiwan 1999. This is so cool. Fernandes guitars have done very well in Japan for several decades now; they're an innovative company with a great history. This features one of their signature innovations: the...
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Squier SST30 Stratocaster, made in Japan 1985, sunburst. The origins of Squier is a storied tale; this little E-serial beauty takes us right back almost to the start of the brand. Early Japan-made Squier instruments enjoy a reputation as superb...
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Fender '71 Tele, crafted in Japan 2003-4, US blonde. Holy heck, this is so light! A standard weight for a Tele is around 3.7kg; this is a full kilogram lighter at 2.775kg, or 6lb 2oz in the old money... that's...
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Gretsch G5622T, orange, made in Korea 2017. It's big, it's orange, it's a Gretsch... we're off to a good start right? These centre block models are a bit easier to tame than the fully hollow ones; there's a whole lot...
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Fender '57 Strat, crafted in Japan 1999-02, candy apple red. Here we have a classic Strat, wearing candy apple and an aged golden maple board with a bit of natural wear around the edges... awesome. This was the top end model...
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Fender '52 Tele Special, refinished to lake placid blue, made in Japan 1994. The previous owner on this one obviously had some big plans for it; it's had some pretty extensive 'treatment'. First up, it's wearing a coat of satin...
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Fender Japan VSP '65 Mustang, California blue, made in Japan 2013. This is a superb little rarity out of Fender Japan. VSP stands for 'vintage special project'; these were the highest of high end guitars made for Fender in Japan in...
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Duesenberg Starplayer III, lavender gloss, made in Germany 2013. Well friends, here's one you don't see everyday! The Starplayer III is the 'back to our roots' take on the now-cult-famous Starplayer TV; it's the same but with a flat spruce...
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Maton EBG808CLG Performer, sunburst, made in Melbourne 2011. If you were to venture out amongst the live music venues in any Australian city this weekend, chances of running into a guitar like this are very good. The Maton 808 is...
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Fender '62 Tele, bound ice blue metallic, made in Japan 2013, with mods. This is surely a very delightful item. Of all the Fender Japan Telecaster models, the double bound '62 style has got to be the one we get...
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Squier Bullet Strat, arctic white, made in China 2015. These are handy little beginner guitars. The neck is comfy, the hardware is sturdy enough to hold up to some proper playing, the HSS pickup combo is handy. This one is...
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Fender '62 Jazz, walnut finish, crafted in Japan 2003. Sliiiiiick! This is a very classy item. There's been a few versions of the 'walnut JB' over the years out of Japan, this is later example. This one enjoys a proper ash...
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Fender '62 Precision, US Blonde, made in Japan 2004-5. What a looker! This finish is sometimes called the 'Mary Kay' finish; it's basically a slightly transparent creme caramel hue. It's certainly not a catalog option and pops up very seldom...
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Suzuki WT-65H, made in Japan mid 1970s, cherry burst. Suzuki have a long history of making lovely acoustics; everyone's uncle seems to have a nice old Suzuki kicking around somewhere. This is a copy of the Gibson Hummingbird 12-string, but...
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Fender Deluxe Precision, made in Mexico 2006, black. It's like a P, but meaner! What you get here is a classic P shape with a slightly slimmed down neck, an added Jazz style pickup in the bridge and an active...
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Fender J-Craft Standard Precision Bass, candy apple red, crafted in Japan 2004-5. This is an awesome quality, simple little P with a lot to offer. These 'Japan Standard' models were pitched at the local market; it's basically a '62 style...
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Fender Standard Jazz Bass, made in Mexico, ice blue metallic, 2003. It's awesome the way these classic 60s style finishes age over time; this tasty number would've started out a pretty sky-blue, but it's yellowed to this understated, classy sage-green....
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Fender '62 Jazz, made in Japan 1993-4, lake placid blue with matching headstock. What a gorgeous creation we have here! Lake placid wasn't a catalog option on this model in the 90s, nor was a matching headstock. The finish has...
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Fender Telecaster Deluxe, made in USA 1973, natural finish. It's very unusual to find one of these beauties on this side of the Earth, but here we are! The Tele Deluxe launched in late 1972 as a 'top of the line' model...
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BC Rich Bich, black, made in Korea 2002. Well, this is quite a shape, right? The original Bich model was a 10-string offering; the lowest two strings were standard and the upper four were like that of a twleve-string guitar. This...
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Greco EG500, cherry burst, made in Japan 1978. Check out that flame! The top on this is a seriously outrageous piece of maple; no tricks here, just awesome timber. The cherry burst finish lets the grain do the talking; there's...
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Teisco K-56, made in Japan 1999, metallic silver. This looks like something off The Jetsons or Lost in Space; it's got that vintage-scifi sleekness. The K series launched oiginally in 1966 and was pretty 'out there' in it's day; the...
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Duesenberg Starplayer Special, blue sparkle, made in Germany 2008. This, friends, is a party machine. The Starplayer model is known for it's exceptional at-deco styling and a precise, clear tone that sits beautifully on the top of a mix. The...
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Duesenberg Starplayer TV, silver sparkle, made in Germany in 2000. On the wall of the shop, this is the most eye catching guitar; that's pretty easy to say. This is a very early example of the model; it's got the...
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Fender Jazzmaster, vintage white, crafted in Japan 1999-02. Oh boy, this one is a looker. The classic curves of the offset body are hit perfectly by the creamy non-catalog vintage white finish, and as always with white guitars, it looks...
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Fender Jazzmaster, crafted in Japan, 1997-00. Candy apple always looks sweet on a JM; this one is surely a tasty example. The classic Jazzy 'plonk' is there in spades; this has a heap of natural attack and brightness and will certainly...
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Partscaster Tele, natural finish. What have we here, you ask? Well, let me explain. Firstly, the body started life as an early 1980s Fullerton USA made Fender Telecaster Deluxe. It's ben stripped and refinished, with a new guard and electronics,...
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Gibson LP Studio, gloss black with gold hardware, made in USA 1997. Here we have a proper rock and roll guitar. The LP Studio underwent a series of transformations over the years; these 1990-8 models are some of best ones...
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Ibanez Gio SR250, gloss mahogany stain, made in China 2013. Ibanez have a handy knack of making guitars and basses in the 'reasonable' price bracket that are remarkably good. This little mate ha a great neck, a well balanced light...
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Greco 'Mint Collection'Â EGC68-60, made in Japan 1990, black. This here is a very tasty thing; a great example of 'Lawsuit Les Paul' goodness. The 'Mint Collection' series was Greco's late 80s/early 90s takes on the classic Gibson models of the...
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Model: Epiphone Japan Les Paul Custom EbonyMade: 2000, Japan (serial 007475)Finish: gloss black ('ebony')Body: maple top, mahogany body, not chamberedNeck: mahogany with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radiusWeight: 4.310kgMods: nonePickup: Gibson humbuckersCase: none Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Overall: very good condition (8/10).Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is...
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Vantage VA900, made in Japan 1981. Here we have a whole lot of MIJ craftsmanship and a little dose of madness all worked into one glorious whole. Vantage was a 'house brand' of the famed Matsumoku plant; they were around from...
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Gretsch Electromatic G5655TG, azure metallic, made in China 2018. Firstly, let's applaud Gretsch for consistently bringing the strong game on finishes: this azure metallic is is a deep ultramarine with a lovely subtle sparkle; combined with the gold hardware, this...
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Greco SE500, natural finish, made in Japan 1977. This is a lovely item. By the mid 70s, Greco were making terrific instruments; in many ways they were better than what was coming out of USA at the time. This is...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500, red sunburst. The Studio Lords were made from 1976-1980 approx; they're some of the best quality and value Gibson-style guitars going around. This one dates to 1979, although it's in pretty shiny condition and could easily be four months...
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Gibson Explorer, black, made in USA 2005. What a perfect rock machine, right? The Explorer disappeared for a few years after 1960, it reappeared in this form in 1976 to rattle some cages. This one dates to 2005; it's got...
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Ibanez JTK30 Jet King, silver sparkle, made in Indonesia 2009. This one likes to party! The Jet King line was a tribute to Ibanez' early guitars; those sweet pawnshop finds with weird body shapes and a heap of charm. This...
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Yamaha SA-RR, cherry red, made in Japan 1988. This one is a pretty different animal, but it's all sorts of awesome. Let's start with the shape: in 1968-9 approx, Yamaha were making a guitar called the SA15 (see here!)Â that was...
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