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Up for sale, a 1996 Guyatone Sharp 5 LG-2100M Mk III in excellent, 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 5oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, star inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass (roller)
-Tuners: Gotoh 510s
-Serialization: 96-prefix (1996 production)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone (push/pull middle coil On/Off), Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato with roller saddles, dome-top knurled knobs
-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 includes a few dings on the lower bout on top, a some light scuffs along the body perimeter, and faint wear on the back that’s shy of “buckle rash.” The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original hardshell case is included.
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 5oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, star inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass (roller)
-Tuners: Gotoh 510s
-Serialization: 96-prefix (1996 production)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone (push/pull middle coil On/Off), Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato with roller saddles, dome-top knurled knobs
-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 includes a few dings on the lower bout on top, a some light scuffs along the body perimeter, and faint wear on the back that’s shy of “buckle rash.” The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original hardshell case is included.
