Home / Instruments /Accessories / Ordering / Tips / Friends

archtop.com

Price and Status: For pricing and hold status of this instrument, please check here. If this instrument does not appear on the Instruments page it has been sold. To be notified of examples of this or any other model in the future, please email your specific requests to [email protected].

SN#: 1804009 Body size at lower bout: 14 3/4" Body depth: 2 1/2" Scale length: 24 3/4" Nut width: 1 11/16" Neck depth, 1st/10th frets: .84/.92,

Materials: Solid carved Sitka spruce top; solid figured birdseye maple back, sides, and neck with solid ebony fingerboard and tailpiece; curly maple body binding.

Hardware: 100% original hardware includes Armstrong Handwound Alnico III PAF humbucking pickup; clear Lucite pickguard, adjustable compensated Tuneomatic style bridge; Gotoh 510 tuners, adjustable truss rod.

Notes: Master luthier Masaki Nishimura has been producing a world renowned lineup of handcrafted guitars from his workshop in Shibuya, Tokyo. Rarely seen on this side of the pond, his innovative guitars take quality to the next level. This rare Solar model is crafted of all solid, all carved tonewoods, with premium electronics, and top flight hardware throughout, including the stylish ebony tailpiece and striking clear Lucite pickguard.

With its compact, slimmed depth body, the guitar is a model of comfort, and its handsomely figured birdseye maple body is admirably resistant to feedback.This sparkling example is in as-new condition, with all original hardware and true nitro finish. Smooth low action over fresh pro setup, easy C neck profile and a rich, warm voice with the Armstrong Handwound Alnico III PAF pickup.

The guitar is fitted in its handsome brown vintage style plushlined hardshell case, with all original paperwork and accessories, including truss rod wrench, strap and a truly impressive array of picks.

An outstanding value, and an unmatched Japanese luthier quality instrument, for the working player or weekend warrior alike. One only, call now.

Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge (.012) nickel roundwound strings. The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 4/64" to 5/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.

Home / Instruments /Accessories / Ordering / Tips / Friends