Matsumoku Skylark (857-2588) Electric Guitar - MIJ - High-end Shredder & Varitone!

Skylark solid electric guitar, model no. 857-2588, built in the Matsumoku factory in Japan circa 1981. Finished in teal blue this was the top of the line deluxe model of Skylark that featured an Ash wood body, 5-piece Maple/Walnut laminated 24-fret neck through body with Rosewood fretboard, pearl snowflake markers and deluxe electronics which include dual DH-88 humbucking pickups, master volume, master tone control, 6-way equalizer and boost switch, coil tap switches, and phase reversal switches, brass nut and saddle. Active pickups - boost switch turns the guitar into beast mode. Fun story on how these came about - not many in circulation. Plays, and is built, like a $1000++ guitar.

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The guitar is in great condition with a few minor dings and scratches on it, the worst being a small chip at the butt of the lower bout (pictured). It is all original except for the truss rod cover. It plays amazingly well, has insanely low action, no buzz, great fret life, and has a huge array of sounds with the tone selector, phase, and coil tap switches. It comes with a large, 1970's bass case.

Very rare to find. Matsumoku-built guitars are among the finest craftsmanship in 70's & 80's. This guitar is a shredder, I am not. I've sold other guitars to those who were distracted, and wanted to buy, this one. I've got my eye on a new toy, so she's up for sale.

Questions? Ask away.  I have this listed locally as well and will pull this ad if it sells here.