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RARE VINTAGE 1965-68 JAPANESE MADE IMPERIAL 3PU GUITAR
Estimated price for orientation: 449 $
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Description Brand: IMPERIAL String Configuration: 6 String Model: SSS Exact Year: 1965-68 Body Type: Solid Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Dexterity: Right-Handed Country of Manufacture: Japan
Here's A 50+ Year Old Axe That Doesn't Want To ActIts Age! This Guy Wants To Rock & Roll. Lovely Chrome!Great Playing & Sounding Survivor From The 60's! It's In Very, Very, Nice Condition For A 50+ Year Old Gem!!From The 20 Fret Adjustable Neck, To The Awesome, Ultra Responsive Vibrato, & The Three Single Coil Pickups, Can Turn Into A Gigantic Rockin' Sizzler, & Then Into A Death Blues Machine, All In The Flip Of A Switch, & A Turn Of The Volume & Tone Controls. Just The Quintessential Axe For Any Style Of Music! From Blues, Rock, Country, Or Gypsy Jazz, This Imperial Will Do It All.
There Are Some Scuffs, Scratches, Dents & Dings That You Would Expect From A Vintage Guitar Of This Age. Somebody Used A Black Magic Marker To Cover The Imperial Headstock Sticker. I'll Leave The FinalSetup For The New Owner To Complete.
Buy It Now For $449I Do Not Have A Case For This One, But It Will Arrive To You Safe, Sound, & Well Protected. The Neck Will Be Removed For International Shipping.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE. International Buyers, Please Send Me The Name Of Your Country, City, & Postal Code So I Can Get You The Actual Shipping Cost.
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT!
There Could Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of This Vintage Guitar Upon Arrival To You, Due To The Elements, & The Rigors Of Shipping & Transit. This Is A Vintage Instrument That Has Aged Wiring & Solder Connections, & I Have Had Some Customer Issues, Including Demand For Returns Or Partial Refunding. Over The Years, I Have Taken A Beating Due To Complaints, (Some Real, Some Not) From Several Buyers,(Mostly Ebay), That Have Received Their Guitar & Have An Issue With The Electronics.
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention.
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Re-Sell The Item On Your Own. I Have Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer!
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM JUST AS SOON AS I AM ABLE!
Look For Other Rare Vintage Guitars & Other Related Items From My Collection Of Over 500 Guitars, Made In The USA, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Germany, & Italy. Cheers, & God Bless! PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT!
There May Or May Not Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of This Vintage Guitar Upon Arrival To You, Due To The Elements, & The Rigors Of Shipping & Transit. This Is A Vintage Instrument That Has Aged Wiring & Solder Connections, & I Have Had Some Customer Issues, Including Demand For Returns Or Partial Refunding. Over The Years, I Have Taken A Beating Due To Complaints, (Some Real, Some Not) From Several Buyers,(Mostly Ebay), That Have Received Their Guitar & Have An Issue With The Electronics.
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention.
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Re-Sell The Item On Your Own. I Have Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer!
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM JUST AS SOON AS I AM ABLE!
Look For Other Rare Vintage Guitars & Other Related Items From My Collection Of Over 500 Guitars, Made In The USA, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Germany, & Italy. Cheers, & God Bless!
Description
| Brand: | IMPERIAL | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Model: | SSS | Exact Year: | 1965-68 |
| Body Type: | Solid | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Country of Manufacture: | Japan |
Here's A 50+ Year Old Axe That Doesn't Want To ActIts Age! This Guy Wants To Rock & Roll. Lovely Chrome!Ultra Responsive Vibrato, & The Three Single Coil Pickups, Can Turn Into A Gigantic Rockin' Sizzler, & Then Into A Death Blues Machine, All In The Flip Of A Switch, & A Turn Of The Volume & Tone Controls. Just The Quintessential Axe For Any Style Of Music! From Blues, Rock, Country, Or Gypsy Jazz, This Imperial Will Do It All.
There Are Some Scuffs, Scratches, Dents & Dings That You Would Expect From A Vintage Guitar Of This Age. Somebody Used A Black Magic Marker To Cover The Imperial Headstock Sticker. I'll Leave The FinalSetup For The New Owner To Complete.
Buy It Now For $449
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention.
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Re-Sell The Item On Your Own. I Have Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer!
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM JUST AS SOON AS I AM ABLE!
Look For Other Rare Vintage Guitars & Other Related Items From My Collection Of Over 500 Guitars, Made In The USA, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Germany, & Italy. Cheers, & God Bless!
Great Playing & Sounding Survivor From The 60's! It's In Very, Very, Nice Condition For A 50+ Year Old Gem!!
From The 20 Fret Adjustable Neck, To The Awesome, There Are Some Scuffs, Scratches, Dents & Dings That You Would Expect From A Vintage Guitar Of This Age. Somebody Used A Black Magic Marker To Cover The Imperial Headstock Sticker. I'll Leave The FinalSetup For The New Owner To Complete.
Buy It Now For $449
I Do Not Have A Case For This One, But It Will Arrive To You Safe, Sound, & Well Protected. The Neck Will Be Removed For International Shipping.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE. International Buyers, Please Send Me The Name Of Your Country, City, & Postal Code So I Can Get You The Actual Shipping Cost.
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT!
There Could Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of This Vintage Guitar Upon Arrival To You, Due To The Elements, & The Rigors Of Shipping & Transit. This Is A Vintage Instrument That Has Aged Wiring & Solder Connections, & I Have Had Some Customer Issues, Including Demand For Returns Or Partial Refunding. Over The Years, I Have Taken A Beating Due To Complaints, (Some Real, Some Not) From Several Buyers,(Mostly Ebay), That Have Received Their Guitar & Have An Issue With The Electronics.
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention.
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Re-Sell The Item On Your Own. I Have Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer!
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM
There May Or May Not Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of
This Vintage Guitar Upon Arrival To You, Due To The Elements, & The Rigors Of Shipping & Transit. This Is A Vintage Instrument That Has Aged Wiring & Solder Connections, & I Have Had Some Customer Issues, Including Demand For Returns Or Partial Refunding. Over The Years, I Have Taken A Beating Due To Complaints, (Some Real, Some Not) From Several Buyers,(Mostly Ebay), That Have Received Their Guitar & Have An Issue With The Electronics.PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT!
There Could Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of This Vintage Guitar Upon Arrival To You, Due To The Elements, & The Rigors Of Shipping & Transit. This Is A Vintage Instrument That Has Aged Wiring & Solder Connections, & I Have Had Some Customer Issues, Including Demand For Returns Or Partial Refunding. Over The Years, I Have Taken A Beating Due To Complaints, (Some Real, Some Not) From Several Buyers,(Mostly Ebay), That Have Received Their Guitar & Have An Issue With The Electronics.
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention.
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Re-Sell The Item On Your Own. I Have Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer!
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM
JUST AS SOON AS I AM ABLE!
Look For Other Rare Vintage Guitars & Other Related Items From My Collection Of Over 500 Guitars, Made In The USA, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Germany, & Italy. Cheers, & God Bless!
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT! Look For Other Rare Vintage Guitars & Other Related Items From My Collection Of Over 500 Guitars, Made In The USA, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Germany, & Italy. Cheers, & God Bless!
There May Or May Not Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention.
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Re-Sell The Item On Your Own. I Have Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer!
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM JUST AS SOON AS I AM ABLE!
Look For Other Rare Vintage Guitars & Other Related Items From My Collection Of Over 500 Guitars, Made In The USA, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Germany, & Italy. Cheers, & God Bless!