Vintage 1977, hand made at Masaru Matano’s workshop in Kurume, Japan. - Solid Cedar Top, Indian Rosewood back and sides, dyed Rosewood fingerboard. Thin Lacquer finish. Very light and resonant guitar with excellent balanced full tone and projection, in great playable condition.
Made in Japan, 2010 - 2011, this guitar features the large CBS-era headstock in reverse orientation with the correct Fender logo placement for a right-handed model.
It has an alder body in black finish, a maple neck with a 7.25 inch radius, U-shape profile, F Style tuners & vintage style bridge saddles. All the electronics have been replaced. Missing back plate. Excellent cosmetic condition overall.
Gold anodized pickguard replacement, loaded with Dimarzios:
Bridge: DP423 Injector Paul Gilbert Signature
Middle: DP419 Area 67 ‘60s style
Neck: DP422 Injector Paul Gilbert Signature