Psychederhythm Psychomaster Limited, performance white, made in Japan 2019. Heck yeah, right? Psychederhythm are a small custom/menu style brand, operating out of a small workshop in Tokyo that also sells a few used and vintage pieces on the side. You can order a custom guitar, but mostly what they do is runs of 2-5 guitars in a particular configuration and finish. They do outstanding finishes: heaps of vibrant metallics, sixties custom colours, matching headstocks, bound tops... all the cool stuff. This beauty is one of three made in 2019 to this spec, so you're unlikely to ever see one the same. The Psychomaster is a take on the classic JM, but with simplified electronics, a modern neck with a 12" radius and a satin finish and the outrageous Psychederhythm styling. The white finish is awesome: it's stark and bright, but with the matching headstock and the blue oyster guard and logo, it has a real punk-Elsa aesthetic... it'll look outstanding on stage, surely. The neck is amazing: the finish feels so slick in the hands, it's just like the ocean under the moon. The flatter radius is bend-friendly and it's nice to have that 22nd fret too. The lightweight body and classy Gotoh hardware mean in holds tune and rings truly, it feels better than most USA guitars you'll find around, but keep that one under your hat or folks might get offended. The pickups are handmade by Canadian wizards Sigil, especially for this little limited run. They deliver a very accurate vintage Jazzmaster tone: warm and open, extremely percussive and articulate, great note separation, rounded weighty low end. It's very satisfying played clean with a dash of reverb, but that sparkling clarity shines through no matter how much gain and wobble you add to the mix. Psych stuff often sells for more JPY on the used market in Japan than they listed at brand new, which gives you a good idea how well renowned they are over there. Very few escape Japan and make it to our shores, so you've got one shot at this one folks. Elsa-core forever.

Model: Psychederhythm Psychomaster Limited
Made: Japan, 30 Oct 2019, limited run, one of three made
Finish: performance white, gloss poly, blue oyster guard
Body: alder, two-piece centre join
Weight: 3.585kg
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 11.8" (300mm) radius, 25.5" scale, finished in satin poly
Mods: switch and knobs replaced, Mustang style bridge and buzz stop bar installed
Pickups: Sigil Psychomaster pancake-style single coil x2 (more info here)
Case: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has some minor dimples on the bottom edge and middle of the body, no major marks. The sides have no major marks. The front has some light scuffs around the bridge and some light play wear on the guard and horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets look basically great, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.