Italia Maranello Classic MkII, sunburst over quilted maple, made in Korea circa 2015. Italia guitars offer a beautiful lineup that pays tribute to the stylish guitars made in Italy in the 1960s by makers like Wandre, Eko and Goya. This one is a really fun guitar. It's approximately LP-flavoured, but with plenty of interesting differences. First up, it's got a 25" scale bolt-on neck, with an interesting two bolt ergonomic neck joint. It feels great, it's a comfy shape akin to a Gibson slim 60s profile and sits in the hand nicely. It's also got that fun weird pickguard, which houses the pickups and also has that unusual upwards facing output jack... seems weird until you attach a strap, and then suddenly the angle is perfect. It sings a thick and growly voice and loves a generous dose of gain, but can sing sweetly under a light touch when required too. The quilt maple on show under the honeyburst finish looks classy too, it's quite striking in the flesh. These were made by WMI in Korea, who've been making awesome guitars for Ibanez, Reverend, ESP and heaps of others for years now, so it's nicely done. They don't come up used all that often, so welcome this one into your home and perfect that pesto pasta recipe while you're awaiting it's glorious arrival. Viva Italia!

Model: Italia Maranello Classic MkII 
Made: Korea, 2015 approx (serial sticker missing)
Finish: honeyburst over quilt maple, gloss poly
Body: American alder, quilt maple veneer top
Neck: 1-piece rock maple, 12" radius, 25" scale, vintage C style profile
Weight: 3.795kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Italia ITV-6 humbucker x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock and neck are pretty clean, no major marks. The back has some light scuffs and small dents in the middle of the body. The sides have some minor dimples near the jack and some light scuffs in the elbow area. The front has a couple of dimples in the elbow area and some light play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets look basically new, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.