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RARE Vintage '60s Lafayette Gakki Guitar KILLER 2-TONE FINISH & VEG-A-MATIC !

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RARE Vintage '60s Lafayette Guyatone Guitar KILLER 2-TONE FINISH & VEG-A-MATIC CONTROLS! 
 JAPAN !!
  Nice Pickups - scarce type sometimes seen on early Kents, Guyatones, etc.! Needs strings and set-up Requires strings and personal setup. 
Requires strings and personal setup.  
 
  CHECK OUT THAT Finish- no serious collector of '60s Japanese guitars should be without this!
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:Excellent Make:  LAFAYETTE Model:99-9107wxFinish:2 Tone Gold / GrrenCategories:Solid BodyYear:1960sMade In: Japan