Acoustic Black Widow 1972 - 24-fret (Matsumoku)

Beautifully preserved, highly collectible Acoustic Control Corporation Black Widow electric guitar. Originally designed by legendary luthier Paul Barth, a pioneer in early solid-body electric guitars, previously working with Rickenbacker. The Black Widow was famously built by Bartell of California and later introduced as an official model by the Acoustic Control Corporation in 1972. manufactured during the peak of production at the legendary Matsumoku plant in Japan circa 1971–1972.

This is a true, authentic US-market import featuring the iconic, stylized lowercase "acoustic" headstock logo—highly preferred by collectors over the parallel European "Aria" branded models. Serial Number: B-1349 Stamped clearly on the original metal backplate Manufacturer: Matsumoku (Japan) Scale Length: Unique 27-inch scale with a 24-fret fingerboard Body: Solid maple construction with the classic, sharp "German carve" edge work and a deep black gloss finish. Neck Joint: Original 3-bolt micro-tilt adjustable neck joint. Controls: 3-way toggle switch, dual volume pots, and dual tone pots.

This instrument retains incredible factory originality that is increasingly hard to find: Features a complete, pristine set of original Acoustic amplifier control knobs, Included is the iconic red vinyl snap-on cushion with distinctive hour glass stitching on the back of the body, which is in excellent condition. Outfitted with the original, hot, overwound Matsumoku-designed single-coil pickups that give these guitars their legendary high-output bite.