Attention all Matsumoku Collectors
A beautiful Japanese made guitar from the golden age of Matsumoku
MIJ - Made in Japan
http://www.matsumoku.org/models/aria/catalogs/mach1/aria_mach_i_catalog_pg2.jpg.html
A stunning MINT 1977 Aria Stratocaster Mach 1 - AE-500
This guitar is in stunningly GEM MINT condition
All original
Original Trem Arm, Original Ashtray
Maple neck, maple fingerboard
Beautiful Pre-Lawsuit headstock
An amazing example of a Pre-lawsuit Japanese guitar
This guitar is impossible to find in North America now. The last time I saw one on the Internet, it sold for somewhere around 700 euros in Europe.
Does this guitar say Fender on the headstock? NO !
Does this guitar play better than a Fender USA of that era? YES !!
Remember in 1977 Fender was owned by CBS and the quality of Fender guitars from that era was dubious.
Matsumoku and Aria were trying to break into the North American Market at that time, and were giving exceptional Japanese craftsmanship at a lower price point.
Try this guitar out, you will be amazed!!!!
$525.00 with gig bag