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RARE Vintage '60s Lafayette Gakki Guitar KILLER 2-TONE FINISH & VEG-A-MATIC !
Estimated price for orientation: 599 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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WHAT A FIND! Clearly inspired by the 'Italian School' of EKO, etc. with a killer 2-tone Gold/Mustard and dark Green finish (lacquer rather than accordion material ) and that really complicated Vegamatic control system for the pickups (everything does something - not sure what is what!!)!
*** REGARDING ELECTRONICS
. Like I said, both pickups work, volume and tone are predictable, but the rocker stuff is really wacky and idiosyncratic. I half-remember these guitars to be offered in kit form and I wonder if the wiring is even correct! An opportunity here - you have 2 strong pickups and 4 rockers to work with here and there has to be a better and more user-friendly system! available. Suggest re-wiring in a more logical fashion.
That finish???? WOW! Maybe a little 'Gr*tsch' thrown in for good measure - Cadillac/Toy*ta green??? No significant play wear, includes original chipboard case. Bridge cover still there - how many of us didn't even know they existed??? Missing whammy bar - assumed to be Hagstr*m bar type. Will need strings and personal set-up.***Bottom line - has basic set-up needs but they are WELL within the ability of the average motivated 'do-it-yourself' person & not require paid services. Should be a fun and rewarding project! Made a suggestion about rewiring to a more logical system.
Product Specs Condition: Make: Model:Finish:Categories:Year:Made In: Japan
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TERMS OF SALE Sold 'as-is'. Needs have been described - personal set-up & cleaning.
Description
WHAT A FIND! Clearly inspired by the 'Italian School' of EKO, etc. with a killer 2-tone Gold/Mustard and dark Green finish (lacquer rather than accordion material ) and that really complicated Vegamatic control system for the pickups (everything does something - not sure what is what!!)! Product Specs Condition: Make: Model:Finish:Categories:Year:Made In: Japan*** REGARDING ELECTRONICS . Like I said, both pickups work, volume and tone are predictable, but the rocker stuff is really wacky and idiosyncratic. I half-remember these guitars to be offered in kit form and I wonder if the wiring is even correct! An opportunity here - you have 2 strong pickups and 4 rockers to work with here and there has to be a better and more user-friendly system! available. Suggest re-wiring in a more logical fashion. That finish???? WOW! Maybe a little 'Gr*tsch' thrown in for good measure - Cadillac/Toy*ta green??? No significant play wear, includes original chipboard case. Bridge cover still there - how many of us didn't even know they existed??? Missing whammy bar - assumed to be Hagstr*m bar type. Will need strings and personal set-up.***Bottom line - has basic set-up needs but they are WELL within the ability of the average motivated 'do-it-yourself' person & not require paid services. Should be a fun and rewarding project! Made a suggestion about rewiring to a more logical system. |
TERMS OF SALE Sold 'as-is'. Needs have been described - personal set-up & cleaning.