The Kawai violin-shaped solid-body electric guitar is a rare, iconic artifact of the 1960s Japanese "Bizarre Guitar" boom. Built primarily around 1968 by the Kawai factory (which also manufactured or distributed under brands like Teisco, Winston, Apollo, and Saturn), these instruments are highly sought after by vintage collectors today for their striking, exaggerated body contours and distinct retro tonal character.

While many 1960s Japanese violin guitars were hollow-bodies inspired by the Hofner Beatle Bass, Kawai produced a specific solid-body variant featuring extreme body flares as seen on this model

Specifications & Features

• Construction: Solid-body design (often utilizing mahogany or multi-laminated tonewoods) paired with an incredibly rigid multi-laminate hardwood bolt-on neck.
• Condition: Very Good showing normal players wear, scratches and chips but overall presents well
• Playability: All electronics, tuners, tremolo, truss, controls and switches work as they should
• Scale Length: Typical short-scale setup, 610mm (24 inches) or 23.5 inches, giving it a compact, slinky playing feel.

• Electronics: Equipped with two single-coil pickups, one volume and one tone knob and controlled a 3-way selector switch providing a biting, surf-rock jangle.
• Hardware: Outfitted with traditional vintage Japanese multi-string retainers, a zero fret for consistent open-string action, an adjustable metal bridge, and a classic spring-loaded vibrato system