Members billy budapest Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm reducing the price here because I already have one and because I want to send this piece on to someone else with a similar fascination with the Japanese craftsmanship of the era... Here is a very early example of a "lawsuit era" guitar from the Fujigen factory in Japan, circa 1972-74. It is an unbranded SG copy that is essentially an Ibanez Model 2354. The guitar is completely original - with the possible exception of the knobs - and features the Maxon humbucker pickups that were used prior to the advent of Super 70s. The neck is rosewood and has beautiful hand-cut and inlaid mother of pearl or pearloid inlays. The neck and headstock are fully bound. The guitar is in extremely good condition despite all the usual nicks and dings that accompany items from this era, but the mahogany is choice, the neck is straight, the truss rod and all electronics function perfectly. The frets are at about 70%, so somebody loved this one for a long time, but there is no effect on playability. Sorry, no case. $300 plus shipping. Paypal OK (add 3%). Thanks! bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Killing Nevada Posted May 21, 2009 Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 i had of these w/o hte trem. its an aria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 i had of these w/o hte trem. its an aria. I also have one without the trem - an Ibanez. It's identical to the unbranded one here in almost every way. I've seriously bonded with the Ibby which is the only reason that I'm putting this one up for sale. I think the factory produced them for a couple of different companies. Here's my 1975 Ibanez 2354S (the "S" is for stoptail): bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 22, 2009 Nice piece bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mgcasella Posted May 22, 2009 Members Share Posted May 22, 2009 Wow! This thing is a real beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 Wow! This thing is a real beauty! Testify, my brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members baja85 Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Bump for a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 Bump for a good guy. Many thanks, Baja! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 27, 2009 History bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bostonrocks Posted May 27, 2009 Members Share Posted May 27, 2009 Trades? Pedals? Guitars? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 28, 2009 PM sent! Folks - check in with bostonrocks for the lowdown on Old Skool pedals!! http://oldskoolguitar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted May 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2009 Who's got a yen for old Japanese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 1, 2009 Price reduction bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theweight Posted June 2, 2009 Members Share Posted June 2, 2009 I had one exactly like this w/vintage vibe HB sized P90s in it. Sounded and played great. Good luck bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 3, 2009 I had one exactly like this w/vintage vibe HB sized P90s in it. Sounded and played great. Good luck bump. I know - along with everything else, these things can be a stellar platform for a favorite pair of pups. I have Duncan Antiquities in my '75 Ibanez SG and I keep the old Super 70s safely tucked away. Thanks for the well-wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 7, 2009 Bumpin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BryanFTWL Posted June 8, 2009 Members Share Posted June 8, 2009 Interested in a RG3EXQM1? Kind of a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 8, 2009 Bryan: Thanks very much for your kind offer. It's a bit too much of a shredder for my tastes, but your interest is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yem Posted June 8, 2009 Members Share Posted June 8, 2009 Is the finish wine or brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 8, 2009 The pics in the ad play funny tricks with the color. It was a cloudy day when I took 'em, so the topmost picture represents the color you would perceive indoors in low/room light. I believe that I waited for the sun to peak out from behind the clouds before snapping the second shot, which is the color of the guitar in direct sunlight. Because I used a flash on the shot of the back of the guitar, it also closely represents the true color. So the guitar is a reddish-brown mahogany color, which generally strikes me as red when I'm looking at it at home but in fact isn't. How's that for a clear and simple explanation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members billy budapest Posted June 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2009 All PMs responded to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 10, 2009 From the Land of the Rising Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted June 16, 2009 Members Share Posted June 16, 2009 Can't believe this hasn't been snagged yet. I have a similar Les Paul and it's a killer. This one's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billy budapest Posted June 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2009 Can't believe this hasn't been snagged yet. I have a similar Les Paul and it's a killer. This one's a beauty! Agreed. I was also shocked by the lack of uptake here so I just put the guitar up on eBay, where it's already attracted 35 watchers and 4 bids! Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220433551270 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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