1960s Grossman EJ-1 Zim-Gar Vintage Electric Guitar Sunburst w/ Gold Foil, Japan

Up for sale, an early 1960s Grossman EJ-1 vintage guitar in perfect working order. Built by Fujigen and sold under a litany of brand names (including Valiant, Zim-Gar, Kent, and more), this guitar features a “TZK” gold foil pickup. Featherweight at 6lbs 8oz, tonewoods include a hardwood body and a laminate-construction maple neck capped by a rosewood fretboard. The neck position gold foil offers a clear, percussive tone, equally sweet and bold with a woody cut. This Grossman EJ-1 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, with fresh 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation. Neck Specs: - Neck: Maple (laminate) - Shape: Chunky C, measuring .875” at 1st fret, .945” at 9th fret - Fretboard: Rosewood, 12” radius - Frets: Medium, no wear - Scale Length: 24 3/4” - Nut: 1 11/16” (43mm) - Tuners: Open-gear - Headstock: Raised ‘Grossman’ badge Body Specs: - Pickups: “TZK” gold foil single coil - Harness: Cosmos Japan 500K pots - Controls: Volume, Tone - Hardware: Bridge with roller saddles, clamshell tailpiece, metal pickguard - Plastics: Ridged reflector cap knobs The gloss Sunburst finish shows some shallow buckle wear, with a small finish chip adjacent to the rear strap button and various finish scratches and minor marks consistent with use. The gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless. A Gator-branded gigbag is included.