Memphis A2TMB Metallic Blue 1989
Memphis A2TMB, metallic blue, made in Korea 1989. This is a cute little rock machine. It's got a 24" scale neck, more akin to a Mustang or Jaguar than a 3/4 scale guitar, which is nicely made with careful fretwork and a slim rounded carve. The body is undersize compared to a regular Superstrat, so it's comfy to noodle about on the couch with or might suit someone of smaller stature. The pickup delivers snarly rock tones with plenty of low end oomph and plenty of midrange kick. If you look under the covers, you can see the finish started life as a bright metallic blue, akin to Fender's lake placid blue. It's yellowed a lot over the decades to a super cool teal metallic, which looks extra boss with the matching headstock. Ten tonnes of fun for 2.7kg worth of dollars.
Model: Memphis A2TMB
Made: 1988-1989; Korea
Serial: 054225
Finish: teal metallic, gloss poly
Body: agathis, solid, species unverified
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 15" radius, 24" scale, slim C shape
Weight: 2.755kg
Mods: tuners replaced
Pickups: basic humbucker
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has bald patches on the end and some dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs and surface scratches around the whole body, The side has minor dimples on the horns and near the jack and some dents and scuffs in the elbow area. The front has dimples around the jack and on the back edge and some play wear on the horns. The finish has faded all over from blue to more of a green hue.
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 9/42 Moonshiner strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only