Electa Bad Boy Custom Hollowbody Candy Apple Red
Electa Bad Boy Custom, candy apple red, made in China circa 2010. Electa guitars originally came out of Japan in the 1970s before dropping off the map for a couple of decades. This one is a reboot-era model, made for Australian distro Lamberti Brothers in the early 2010s. It's got some very fun visual touches: seven-ply bound fretboard, pearl block inlays, diamonds on the bridge, clear guard, pearl-topped knobs... pretty fancy stuff. The tone is geared towards rockabilly and blues stuff, so it's got a throaty howl on the bridge pickup and a fat punch on the neck. The licensed Bigsby adds a bit of air to the attack and makes for some wobble-action; it's pretty stable and works a treat. This is heaps of hollow body for a slim dime, it's got some magic.
Model: Electa Bad Boy Custom
Made: China, 2010 approx
Serial: none
Finish: candy apple red, gloss poly
Body: laminate maple, fully hollow, 74mm deep, 410mm across
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, 43mm nut
Weight: 3.790kg
Mods: bridge pickup cover removed
Pickups: basic humbucker x2
Accessories: basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and some light scuffs on the front around the posts and back around the tuners. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs near the neck join, middle of the body and elbow area. The sides have dimples on the top horn, minor scuffs in the elbow area and some dimples near the jack. The front has scuffs around the tailpiece, near the knobs and in the elbow area, dimples between the pickups and play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only