Rare Vintage Matsumoku MIJ Aspen Single Cut 1960s-70s Gloss Piano Black LP Aged Gold Hardware OHSC 7.1 lb!

Here’s a rare and all original Matsumoku made in Japan “Aspen” Les Paul. Absolutely gorgeous, really hard to find with the original bridge parts and Maxon pickups with great vibe. These were made by Matsumoku (same company that made Ibanez guitars) in the 1960s-70s and are very nice quality instruments.

I’ve played this along side an entry level Greco and Ibanez, and I prefer the Aspen with its semi-hollow chambered body making it super light at just 7.1 Lb. The build quality is impressive with naturally aged cream binding on the body and neck, pearloid block inlays, and original closed-gear gold tuners.

The metal parts have natural play wear with oxidation consistent with age, and the gold plated Maxon stamped pickups show desirable patina and relic wear. The neck plays easily with a 7.25” - 9.5” compound rosewood fingerboard radius, 43mm nut, gorgeous block pearl inlays, cream bound neck with medium .89”/.95” profile thickness, and .0845mm thick frets. All electronics function well (upgraded with USA Switchcraft jack) and the guitar plays great with low action.

This is one of the only Aspen LP guitars I’ve ever seen that is original and complete, has the smaller Gibson headstock shape , AND is unbelievably lightweight at just 7.1 Lb. The very rare vintage MIJ HSC is included with buy it now only. This super rare original vintage metal bound hard shell case will be professionally packed for shipment with full shipping protection and insurance.

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