Up for sale, a 1994 Guyatone Sharp 5 LG-2100M Mk III in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Manufactured by Tokai, this premium iteration of Guyatone's LG-350T platform is a supreme example of fine craftsmanship mixed with unique surf-inspired design. The LG-2100M offers a number of modern, player-friendly features when compared to its '60s counterparts including Gotoh 510 tuners, a two-point Strat-style vibrato, and heel-less set-neck construction.
The German carved elongated Mosrite-influenced body, trio of single coil pickups, and vibrato system reflect just how deeply the Ventures surf craze reverberated within the Japanese market at the time. Tonally, this LG-2100M delivers smooth single coil snap with lots of body and sweetness. There’s an upper midrange cut in the bridge position, and a bold, sparkling quality with the neck pickup singled out. The three-way switch functions as follows: Bridge+Middle, All Pickups, Neck, and the middle pickup acts as more of a thickening agent in the two settings in which it's engaged. This later iteration of the LG-2100M platform also has a push/push Tone pot, toggling the middle pickup on and off. This LG-2100M weighs 8lbs 14oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, full shoulders, measuring .820” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, multi-ply binding, star inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, moderate wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-10
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass (roller)
-Tuners: Gotoh 510
-Serialization: 94-prefix
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone (push/pull middle coil On/Off), Volume, Tone
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato with roller saddles, dome-top knurled knobs (gold-plated)
-Plastics: Two-ply deep purple pickguard, cream pickup covers
The distinctive deep German carve on the top is another not-so-subtle nod to Mosrite, and cosmetic wear on the gloss Metallic Blue finish is limited to just a handful of faint scratches on the body. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original hardshell case is included.