MATSUMOKO RARE VINTAGE JAPANESE VANTAGE VS 600 ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH HARDSHELL CASE
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RARE VINTAGE JAPANESE VANTAGE VS 600 ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH HARDSHELL CASE
You are viewing a listing for a Vantage 600VS electric guitar made in japan in the late 70's
Vantage guitars were made my Matsumoko industries in Japan from the mid 70's to late 80's. At that time Matsumoko was bought out by Singer (sewing machines?)and the Vantage name was bought by Samick. Samick made Vantages in Korea until the late 90's when the line was discontinued.
When Matsumoko began making guitars there was a strong commitment to making a quality instrument. In order to break into the US market these guitars were priced quite low for the quality of the instrument. The made in Japan guitars are considered far superior to the Korean ones.
Vantage made copies of well known guitars as well as several originals. The originals were generally high quality instruments for their cost.
The 600 VS was an attempt by Vantage to make its own guitar, not a copy. They were made in the mid 70's to mid 80's and were good solid guitars with quality workmanship and dependable. They retailed new for $180-$300. As testament to their quality, these MIJ Vantages have developed a fairly large following.
This guitar was benched at our facility. The tap switch was replaced and everything functions as it should. All of the electronics function.
CONDITION:
Cosmetically: This guitar is in great condition, please look at the pictures to see any issues. The neck is perfect and there is little to no fret wear!!
Neck, Headstock, Fretboard, Frets, Nut and Tuners: Neck straight, Truss Rod, & tuners work fine. Fretboard is great, there is little to no wear on the frets.
Pickups, Controls, Electrics, Bridge: All stock and in working order. like I mentioned we installed an on -off switch that takes the Humbuckers and makes them single coils
Comments: Like I said; If you play it’s GREAT – if you collect it’s GREAT. This guitar is in great playing condition. Since everyone has personal preferences about string gauge & how they like the action on their instruments we have not set this guitar up, but really there’s no need. The action is low and fast. We benched it and made sure everything functions as it should. The selector switch functions.
Body: Solid Maple & Mahogany body
Neck: Bolt-on Mahogany neck
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
25.5" scale
1.68" nut width
Electronics: Switchable Humbucker Pickups
1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
3-way Selector Switch
1 coil tap switch
Hardware: Chrome hardware
String through Style Bridge
Color: Transparent mahogany & Maple
Guild Hardshell case (1 of the latches is broken but the others work and will keep it closed)
Well, I have done MY job here but no one is perfect so please if you have any questions please call me – that is YOUR job, and there is always a chance that I may have overlooked something. My number is below.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All items are sold as is unless guarantied functional or grossly misrepresented in the description * The evaluation of the instrument is the point of view of 2 people, and is subjective so if you have any questions CALL me for an in-hand inspection, I will be glad to assist you in any way possible. In that case that there is any dispute we may refund the original purchase amount* We do not refund the shipping charges because we are unable to recoup these costs. On antique or collectibles we may not take returns, because the parts can be changed. Like I mentioned earlier in the description you can even call me if you like for an in hand description at 813-545-5472. The pictures you see in this auction are of the actual item you will receive – we do NOT use stock footage in any of our auctions!
** Because this is also being sold locally I reserve the right to end the listing early ** When an item sells, I expect to be paid promptly, if you cannot pay within 24 hours e mail me to explain how long it will take ** My #1 concern is satisfied Customers - Tom
You are viewing a listing for a Vantage 600VS electric guitar made in japan in the late 70's
Vantage guitars were made my Matsumoko industries in Japan from the mid 70's to late 80's. At that time Matsumoko was bought out by Singer (sewing machines?)and the Vantage name was bought by Samick. Samick made Vantages in Korea until the late 90's when the line was discontinued.
When Matsumoko began making guitars there was a strong commitment to making a quality instrument. In order to break into the US market these guitars were priced quite low for the quality of the instrument. The made in Japan guitars are considered far superior to the Korean ones.
Vantage made copies of well known guitars as well as several originals. The originals were generally high quality instruments for their cost.
The 600 VS was an attempt by Vantage to make its own guitar, not a copy. They were made in the mid 70's to mid 80's and were good solid guitars with quality workmanship and dependable. They retailed new for $180-$300. As testament to their quality, these MIJ Vantages have developed a fairly large following.
This guitar was benched at our facility. The tap switch was replaced and everything functions as it should. All of the electronics function.
CONDITION:
Cosmetically: This guitar is in great condition, please look at the pictures to see any issues. The neck is perfect and there is little to no fret wear!!
Neck, Headstock, Fretboard, Frets, Nut and Tuners: Neck straight, Truss Rod, & tuners work fine. Fretboard is great, there is little to no wear on the frets.
Pickups, Controls, Electrics, Bridge: All stock and in working order. like I mentioned we installed an on -off switch that takes the Humbuckers and makes them single coils
Comments: Like I said; If you play it’s GREAT – if you collect it’s GREAT. This guitar is in great playing condition. Since everyone has personal preferences about string gauge & how they like the action on their instruments we have not set this guitar up, but really there’s no need. The action is low and fast. We benched it and made sure everything functions as it should. The selector switch functions.
Body: Solid Maple & Mahogany body
Neck: Bolt-on Mahogany neck
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
25.5" scale
1.68" nut width
Electronics: Switchable Humbucker Pickups
1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
3-way Selector Switch
1 coil tap switch
Hardware: Chrome hardware
String through Style Bridge
Color: Transparent mahogany & Maple
Guild Hardshell case (1 of the latches is broken but the others work and will keep it closed)
Well, I have done MY job here but no one is perfect so please if you have any questions please call me – that is YOUR job, and there is always a chance that I may have overlooked something. My number is below.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All items are sold as is unless guarantied functional or grossly misrepresented in the description * The evaluation of the instrument is the point of view of 2 people, and is subjective so if you have any questions CALL me for an in-hand inspection, I will be glad to assist you in any way possible. In that case that there is any dispute we may refund the original purchase amount* We do not refund the shipping charges because we are unable to recoup these costs. On antique or collectibles we may not take returns, because the parts can be changed. Like I mentioned earlier in the description you can even call me if you like for an in hand description at 813-545-5472. The pictures you see in this auction are of the actual item you will receive – we do NOT use stock footage in any of our auctions!
** Because this is also being sold locally I reserve the right to end the listing early ** When an item sells, I expect to be paid promptly, if you cannot pay within 24 hours e mail me to explain how long it will take ** My #1 concern is satisfied Customers - Tom
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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