1976 Ventura V2600 Les Paul Custom — Matsumoku Factory — All Original — w/ Original Hardshell Case

Beautiful, honest example of a mid-'70s Ventura V2600 Les Paul Custom, built by the Matsumoku factory in Japan during the golden era of Japanese-made Gibson-style guitars.

Specs:

• Model: Ventura V2600 Les Paul Custom
• Year: 1976 (per serial number on neck plate)
• Body/Top: Mahogany body, carved top
• Neck: Bolt-on, "Steel Adjustable Neck" (Matsumoku hallmark), 3-piece maple neck
• Fretboard: Maple with black block inlays
• Pickups: Original Maxon zebra-coil humbuckers, both fully functional, featuring the hallmark Japanese 3-point mounting system
• Hardware: All original — tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, individual volume/tone controls, 3-way rhythm/treble selector
• Finish: Translucent Walnut/Root Beer Burst, gloss finish, cream binding on body and neck
• Case: Original hardshell case included, excellent condition

Condition: Shows some honest, light cosmetic wear consistent with its age, but the body, neck, frets, electronics, and tuners are all mint and flawless. No repairs, no replaced parts, no refinish. Everything on this guitar, pickups, hardware, electronics, case, is factory original.

Matsumoku-built guitars from this period are increasingly sought after for their build quality and unique voicing (those Maxon pickups have a character all their own). A fully original example like this, with matching case, is a rare find on the used market.

Price: $1,200 + $45 shipping (insured, tracked)