History MMDS Mini ST-Style Emerald Green 2002
History MMDS Mini Strat style, emerald green, made in Japan 2002. History does does well in Japan, it's all made by the iconic Fujigen Gakki factory and sold through the Shimamura group of stores. In 2002, History released a 'kids catalog', with two bass models and three electric guitars, all in small sizes. The fun thing about this: it's not a toy, it's made to be a really great instrument. It's got Gotoh tuners, a quality intonatable bridge, great fretwork, proper tonewoods... it's a proper Strat, but tiny. At 2kg and 24cm across, it will just about fit in a backpack. The neck is slim, but with a 38mm nut not dissimilar to a Mustang, it's genuinely playable and not too cramped. The pickups deliver the goods too: it sounds great. Chiming and clear, with a strong fundamental note and a rounded low end. The green finish with matching headstock looks a treat too, so cute. This is a whole lot of fun, it's the perfect couch companion.
Model: History MMDS
Made: Japan, 2002, Fujigen Gakki plant
Finish: emerald green, gloss poly
Body: alder, 240mm across
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 16" radius, 18.5" scale, 38mm nut, slim C
Weight: 2.040kg
Mods: none
Pickups: single coil x 3
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end and both edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has scuffs on the top horn and around the tremolo cavity. The sides have dimples on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples near the jack and some 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, tuned G-G.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only