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< Back Matsumoku 73 Black Strat Price £1,795 GBP - SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us This delightfully road-worn Greco graced our studio in late 2023 and like all other '73s, it felt perfect. Its Maxons and 1 meg pots were missing and a previous owner had failed to fit a locking tremolo to it - making a right mess of the nut. Every 73 is worth rescuing and this was no exception. Tony worked his magic on the headstock and a proper nut is now fitted. OK, it isn't an invisible fix, but that's not really the point here - the body has taken its fair share of knocks over the years, the fretboard has that "best friend" look and I don't want to change any of it. The frets are a little low, but level and have plenty of life left in them - its slick and comfortable. In place of the Maxons is a set of Clausen A5 - a SuperBlues wind that Tony produces for our old Grecos. They retain the brightness and airiness of the Maxons but deliver a more defined and powerful output - especially the neck and bridge units where most of the action usually is. These pick-ups run through 250k pots which makes future maintenance a little easier. The middle has a scooped tone that pairs up with its neighbours perfectly. It makes a lot of sense on its own too. We always give these a 5-way selector and a RWRP middle, as hunting around for the in-between settings on the 3-ways is never a great idea. Just in case you find yourself being Gilmour for a moment, I have converted the lower tone control into a neck-blender which operates in all but the middle position and fades in the neck or the bridge depending whether you are bridge or neck selected. That wide open parallel sound is very useful, and you decide how much of it you want - so much more versatile than an all-or-nothing mini-switch. You govern the guitar with a master volume and master tone - all controls are CTS or CRL, and we have a MOD PIO capacitor which tames the brightness wonderfully. To each end we have some more magic - the tuners are Gotoh SDS510. These have a well-deserved reputation for being the ultimate quality for a Kluson style - a set costs more than some budget guitars! At the other end is one of the ultimate vintage style tremolos - a Gotoh NS510TS. This has the right string spacing for these early models and the stainless steel block gives the guitar an incredible sustain. Final touches to this guitar are the new Gotoh string trees, new Gotoh strap-locks and soft-touch knobs Like all 73s, this upgraded SE-500 is 4.1kg (a whisker over 9lbs) so a fair bit heavier than the later Fujigen built models. Also, like all 73s, the 5-piece big-C neck is sublime - the 7.25 radius familiar and welcomes a brave bend. This is a faithful 25.5"scale unlike some of the 73s that can be 24.7". Forget the super-skinny JV necks - these are substantial. The prospect here is a proper vintage feeling guitar that has seen a lot of action, but has now been refurbished and re-specified to overtake modern more expensive traffic. As always, specs are never finalized until the new owner gets all the boxes ticked, so feel free to discuss any changes to this spec, but we urge people to try it as it is before requesting pick-ups from Thomann or Fender. There are reasons we choose the pick-ups and hardware we fit. We have lots of these in original restored specification too. Details The Look Roadworn but scrubs up well - the top end hardware is all new and shiny. Old and new where it matters most. Headstock Big headstock style retaining its original Gneco decal perfectly presented with new Gotoh trees and SDS510 tuners. Neck Big C 5-piece maple neck and board with new 43mm nut - more Harayama magic. Worn like you bought it in the 70s. Run-in but level frets - plenty of life left. Pick-ups 3 x Clausen A5 custom wound for us, and based on a SuperBlues wind. Bright yet warm - the middle wound to get the best in-between tones possible. Bridge Luxurious quality and totally appropriate for these guitars - the Gotoh NS510TS with a Stainless block. You'll enjoy playing this acoustically as much as plugged in. Controls CRL 5-way selector and 3 x CTS 250k pots. Master volume and tone with blender on the lower tone knob. Soft touch knobs for accuracy and comfort. Paper-in-oil capacitor for good taming. Gallery ← Previous Next→

DreamBuilds These are vintage guitars that we have revived with a modern touch. We help you create THAT sound in your head. We are bold, imaginative and skilled in making YOUR DreamBuild come true. Free consultation for your dreambuild. Book Now Matsumoku Kodawari Ibi Keith Levene #1 A mojo packed work-horse, underpinned by the soulful characteristics of a vintage MIJ guitar, brought up to date - maybe beyond... Featured Showcase Recreation Matsumoku Paisley Versatility to the max, classy and very special Recreation Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic Ultimate Versatility - all the guitar you'll ever need, and you'll get noticed Recreation Matsumoku DB-500 Tropical That perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and sensational look. Recreation Matsumoku Junior Get those ZZ Top riffs ready... Upgrade Matsumoku DB-500 That perfect combination of old vintage feel, and modern everything else Upgrade Matsumoku DB-500N The best value way into Vintage guitars Recreation Tokai ES-T Getting the absolute best out of a late MIJ Tokai Breezy Recreation Matsumoku Greco HH Massive versatility and inspiring tones Upgrade Matsumoku No.43 An easy introduction to vintage guitars Recreation Matsumoku TE-350 Eye catching upgraded 1973 Greco TE-350 Upgrade Matsumoku 73 Black Strat Another Matsumoku tribute to the famous Black Strat Recreation Matsumoku クーパー A high performance genuine vintage guitar you can and should take on the road. Recreation Matsumoku Monaco H79 The ultimate spec in an International Series tribute. The best, everywhere. Recreation Matsumoku Frontman I You can hide a packet of JPS on it Recreation Matsumoku Frontman II Gritty Growly Yellow Super Strat Recreation Matsumoku SE-500 Floral That perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and modern everything else Recreation Matsumoku TE-280 Another perfect combination of 1973 Harayama neck, and modern everything else Recreation Matsumoku Monaco L78 Taking a single pick-up guitar to the extremes Recreation Matsumoku Super Monaco B79 Because you need a neck pick-up Upgrade Matsumoku SE-500 That perfect combination of old vintage feel, and modern everything else Recreation Matsumoku Ibi JKL No.2 Short scale, angry when you need, furious at all other times Recreation Matsumoku アーレンス Left Handed Gilmour tribute Recreation Matsumoku Ibi JKL No.1 Short scale, powerful and dynamic with a twist Recreation Matsumoku Monaco C78 An amazing combination of old and new where it really matters. Create Your DreamBuild Step 01 Choose Your Donor Guitar From our iconic Matsumoku collection or bring us a donor guitar of your choice. Step 02 Choose Your Dream Specs We can be your sounding board or advise what's required to create THAT sound in your head. Step 03 Build & Revise An ascending spiral path we go on together to make your DreamBuild come true. Step 04 Refine & Complete That last 5% that only experienced luthiers can provide. Contact Us to Create Your DreamBuild Matsumoku Guitar and Bass Ltd Ketteringham Hall Church Road, Wymondham NR18 9RS DreamBuild Enquiry Choice of Donor Guitar From Our Collection Your Own Guitar Areas to Upgrade / Customize The Look Headstock Neck Pick-ups Bridge Controls Submit Thanks for submitting!

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Buy to Upgrade Our excellent and rare examples of vintage Japanese guitars are available for "Buy as Is" or "Buy to Upgrade". The latter gives you a golden opportunity to create a dream build which is blessed with Janpanese craftsmanship and exciting modern functionality. Give us your upgrade ideas here, and we will work out the best price and programme together. Ketteringham Hall, Church Road, Wymondham NR18 9RS tom@matsumoku.rocks +44(0)1953 686 861 Buy to Upgrade First Name Last Name Email Phone Your Idea to Upgrade I'd like to buy to upgrade: (copy name of your chosen guitar from the dropdown list) Send Thanks for submitting! Opening Hours Whether you are local, or passing by, please drop by. Office hours are kept, but most fun is had here in the evenings and at weekends.

Treasure Chamber Restoration The Experienc DreamBuilds Featured We're New Arrivals Our Story Latest WE'RE MATSUMOKU GUITAR AND BASS LTD. Unwrap bygone craftsmanship of the 70s-80s by Matsumoku Revive the vintage builds with a modern touch DreamBuilds Treasure Chamber Repair & Restore New Arrivals Shop our original DreamBuilds, vintage Matsumoku examples, rare collector guitars and more. Westminster Competition Colours Price £845.00 Matsumoku Paisley Price £1,595.00 Matsumoku Junior Price £725.00 1978 Greco SE-600N Price £895.00 1980 Greco SE-450S Price £745.00 1973 Greco JB-450 Price £645.00 Greco TL-500 Price £995.00 Greco SE-600 Price £785.00 Greco SE-600J Price £1,195.00 Taylor 150c 12-String Price £695.00 Abbotts and Matthews Banjos Price £900.00 Gretsch Penguin - Stephen Stern Masterbuild Regular Price £7,450.00 Sale Price £6,350.00 Matsumoku DB-500 Tropical Price £1,595.00 Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic Price £1,895.00 1977 Greco SE-700W Early Sixties Price £1,195.00 Matsumoku DB-500N Price £845.00 Shop Now Matsumoku Guitar and Bass Ltd was set up to celebrate the guitars, restore the guitars, create evolutions of the models , and try out configurations that open up their potential yet retain the soul that make these guitars so special, cherished and respected. Read More Our Story The journey of putting the name of Matsumoku legitimately and deservedly on a guitar headstock DreamBuilds These are vintage guitars that we have revived with a modern touch. We help you create THAT sound in your head. We are bold, imaginative and skilled in making YOUR DreamBuild come true. Find Out How It Works DreamBuilds Matsumoku Paisley Matsumoku SP-600 Psychedelic Matsumoku DB-500 Tropical Matsumoku Junior Matsumoku DB-500 Matsumoku DB-500N 1/1 Treasure Chamber Treasure Chamber Take a look beyond the main stream market offerings and explore our quality vintage guitars originating from the iconic Matsumoku plant (and a few of their neighbours) - we have some rare hidden gems to be discovered and celebrated. Explore Our Collections Restoration Restoration Room Check your special instrument in for the love and attention it needs. Special instruments need a first class approach and will benefit from the huge experience and top level skills offered by our team of luthiers. Not technicians, luthiers. Project Showcase Schecter Omen Repair and Recommission Gibson SG Full Electrics Upgrade Alembic Essence Bass Recommissioning Gretsch G2622T Pick-up Upgrade Hohner B2A Pick-up Upgrade Hofner 5148 Verithin Bass Full repair & restoration to original specification 1995 American Standard Strat Full Electrics Upgrade Squier Vintage Stratocaster Re-fret 2008 Ibanez J-Custom Reaching The Final 5% Ibanez PCBE12-MH Acoustic Bass Repair and Recommissioning Hofner Club 40 1959 Neck repair and restoration to original specification Rickenbacker 1997 General restoration to original specification The Experienc The Experience We endeavour to create a unique Matsumoku experience: to celebrate the vintage legends, a touch of class yet relaxed and above all, fun. Whether you are local, or passing by, please drop by. Office hours are kept, but most fun is had here in the evenings and at weekends. Book A Visit

< Back Matsumoku Paisley Price £1,595 Add to Cart Chat with Us This is another superb example of a pre-serial number Matsumoku built Strat clone - it features the slightly more substantial neck profile than the later Fujigen and Aria products. This is a 1973, so has that sublime Harayama laminate construction neck. This one arrived in decent condition but had worn its frets beyond the absolute limit. It has now been re-fretted with Jescar 55090 (similar to a vintage Gibson feel), and so favoured by guitarists in the 1970s who had worn their skinny vintage Fender frets down. The body has been sensitively modified to accept a modern pick-up, and now has a set of custom wound Clausens fitted with a new 5-way switch and potentiometers. The neck and bridge pick-ups are tapped units have 2 outputs selected by an S-1 switch on the master volume control. This offers everything from Gilmour to Trout and more beyond. Keeping the pick-ups in lower output mode calms the tone down if a super clean sound is desired, and switching to the higher output gets the very best out of a valve amp. It's all there, but most importantly we think, there is enough aggression and power in that bridge pick-up to get a nod of respect from the guy with the Les Paul. The in between settings are very wide and scooped - Knopfler to funk catered for. Engaging the higher output mode will give you more presence in the parallel settings. In the middle you can slip on a bottleneck and be Bonnie Raitt. A Master Tone control tames the higher frequencies with a SoZo PIO capacitor. The lower Tone control is a blender function to fade in the neck pick-up when the bridge pick-up, or middle and bridge pick-ups in parallel are in play; and which fades in the bridge pick-up when in the neck pick-up, or middle and neck pick-ups in parallel are in play. When in the higher output mode, the tone of the neck and bridge pick-ups together reminds us of the middle position on a Tele Deluxe. There are so many tones to get hold of with this configuration, and while the controls will require a little familiarization to seasoned Strat players, we wouldn’t change anything unless it offered an improvement. Once you are familiar with this control layout, this guitar adopts the character of a Swiss Army Knife. And all with the traditional look. A very classy scratchplate completes the look of this guitar. It tips the scales at 3.74kg (8lbs 4oz). Details The Look You'll need a shirt to match this one Headstock The infamous Gneco logo to mark you out as an early adopter. Brand new Gotoh SD-91 tuners Neck Oval C - slightly more substantial than a MIJ Fender. New 55090 frets on a Harayama neck. Best of all worlds Pick-ups 3 x Clausen Custom (neck and bridge tapped). Bridge A brand new Gotoh NS510T - our very favourite tremolo bridge for these old Grecos. Controls Master volume (S-1 for output selector), Master Tone and Blender. 5-way CRL selector Gallery ← Previous Next→

< Back Westminster Competition Colors J780480 Offsets seem to be in fashion at the moment - Fender Mustangs are getting very expensive; a Mustang makes a stronger statement today than I expect Fender expected. This white, now creamy yellow 'Competition Colors' Westminster is a very unusual guitar to be seen in UK - Westminster was a mid-range brand offered mostly to the Australian and NZ market by Kanda Shokai (who owned Greco, Aria Pro II etc). Westminster Strats, Teles and other familiar styles of guitar and bass were in the same bracket as Kimbara and Pearl, but their Mustangs and Rick 4001 were of similar standard to Greco - definitely a level above the rest of the range from a materials and quality standpoint. The two original Maxon pick-ups are typically low output, and beg for a decent valve amp and/or a good overdrive pedal. Listen to the demo - they are grown up proper pick-ups - these can either whisper at you or scream at the top of their voice. This has the classic Mustang switching and the reverse phase setting is bordering on insane. Shouldn't work but does. Especially with that overdrive pedal notched up a bit. I'd buy this guitar just for that sound. I did actually. Short scale, this will feel familiar to proper Mustang players, and at 3.7kg (8lbs 2 and bit oz), has a "this is not a toy" feel to it. Those familiar with a Ben Gibbard model, may like this one - the substantial C neck is a dream. As with most Matsumoku models until the 1980's, necks remained substantial - not the skinny types. This plays as well as it looks good - timeless style and absolutely stage ready. Price £845 Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 2 sliders on/off/on Bridge Dynamic Vibrato style Board Maple Weight 3.7kg; 8lbs 3 oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:43 Play Video Play Video 06:59 Play Video Play Video 04:26 Play Video Play Video 07:36 Play Video Play Video 05:18 Play Video Play Video 03:08 Play Video Play Video 01:43 Play Video Play Video 07:23

< Back Maison® Junior No Number The little ® symbol on the headstock is the important bit - this is a genuine Korean Maison. This is not a modern Chinese house brand (even though they are actually quite good!) This is a mid 80s guitar (Pre YooJin acquisition) with a bolt on neck and a very good quality feel. The previous owner has upgraded the tail piece to get some intonation adjustability - always a decent idea on any Junior if you are soloing or chording high up the neck. The beauty of a bolt-on is that you can adjust the neck angle to your hearts content, and reverting to a traditional fixed tail is always possible. The P-90 is gritty, tamed well with the volume control, but rude as you like maxed. It is a little brighter than traditional TV Yellow, but none the worse for it - the paint is fairly thin in places as the previous owner was a keen polisher. It gives it a nice vintage look. This is simplicity and beauty combined - lovely to play also therefore a really eligible addition to any collection, or your sole guitar if your music style suits. We have a reputation for putting really fantastic pick-ups in guitars that had generic mass produced units, and getting the absolute best out of a guitar, therefore the guitar getting the absolute best out of you. From Arcane to TV Jones, from Haeussel to our own custom wound units, if more than one fundamental tone is required from a single pick-up, we have the ideas and the examples here for you to try. A set of Gotoh SE-770 at the other end would make this a proper sleeper. Price £695 Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Perfect as is, but upgrade fun can be had... Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1980s Pick-ups P-90 Selector N/A Bridge Hosco Board Rosewood Weight 3.12kg; 6lbs 14oz Modifications Adjustable Tailpiece ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 06:59 Play Video Play Video 04:26 Play Video Play Video 07:36 Play Video Play Video 05:18 Play Video Play Video 03:08 Play Video Play Video 01:43 Play Video Play Video 07:23 Play Video Play Video 06:54

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< Back Froggy Bottom Model P12 Deluxe Walnut 2017 P1956 Froggy Bottom P12 DLX A perusal of the Froggy Bottom price lists will reveal that the owner parted with nearly $13,000 for this beautiful P12 DLX. It has been cherished but seldom played, only ever used in the studio for a few tracks on an album, but pride and joy nevertheless. It is a reluctant sale, but there are more important studio priorities at present, so this one is available. It is unlikely that a Froggy Bottom needs much of an introduction – they are super-high-end fastidiously constructed and revered instruments – this is no exception. The volume from the parlour size is substantial and the sound is everything expected from a guitar of this provenance. A new one will take at least 2 years to arrive – there are not many P12 DLXs available at the moment. This one is flawless, freshly serviced, and available to be sampled here at Ketteringham Hall. We can ship this guitar worldwide, fully insured and with a courier of your choice (UPS usually looks after us). We can take video calls to talk and study the details as required – it is a big decision, and we understand the perils of buying unseen. We aim to reduce these fears as much as we can. Price £9750 Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2017 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge Pin bridge Board TBA Weight TBA Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:26 Play Video Play Video 07:36 Play Video Play Video 05:18 Play Video Play Video 03:08 Play Video Play Video 01:43 Play Video Play Video 07:23 Play Video Play Video 06:54 Play Video Play Video 05:47

< Back Greco EG480B Pre-serial Number Let's get the obvious out the way - yes this is bolt on neck and therefore a much smaller appeal to a traditional set neck Les Paul. If this isn't a complete turn-off, this guitar is a wonderful example of how well Fujigen were producing guitars in the mid-1970s. This one has had a very cherished life, and comes with its original sale certificate, strap and also a period correct fitted hard case. The 480 was the top of the range for the bolt-ons, and has superior hardware to the lower order 360s and 420s. The tuners are the well regarded and reliable "star-tuners" - these have an action and feel missing from all but the most expensive tuners today. The body is a chambered sycamore pancake construction, the weight is a very comfortable 3.76kg (8lbs 4oz); and the acoustic resonance is very pleasing even before you plug it in. The maple neck is capped with an ebony fretboard - the scale is faithful and the neck has a substantial 50s-style C-shaped profile carve, measuring .890” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. It has the feel of a far more prestigious brand. The Maxon pick-ups are never a disappointment, and have a soul, a warmth and can be as smooth or growly as you wish with the controls. This is the type of guitar you can lose hours and hours with, and it defies its price tag, and hopes you'll give it a chance despite the presence of a neck plate. The previous owner has opted to change the pick-guard and the pick-up surrounds for pleasing cream ones, but the original black items are present and correct, and can be re-fitted if the next owner chooses. A 1974 Gibson will set you back many thousands of pounds or dollars - this one will be a tiny fraction of that, and a very viable alternative to a brand new Epiphone. 50 year old guitars built by the big manufacturers in Japan are a bit of well kept secret - nothing new of a comparable price will play like these, and while the top end Super Real and Mint Series Grecos now approach the astronomical price levels that rival the Gibsons themselves, make the most of this well kept secret while it lasts and bring an EG480B into your life before the market pulls these prices up too. Price £695 Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy this as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Original Maxon Selector 3-Way Bridge ToM Board Ebony Weight 3.76kg; 8lbs 4oz Modifications Cream plastic - black plastic still in the case ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:26 Play Video Play Video 07:36 Play Video Play Video 05:18 Play Video Play Video 03:08 Play Video Play Video 01:43 Play Video Play Video 07:23 Play Video Play Video 06:54 Play Video Play Video 05:47