Early 1960s Inter-Mark Cipher Sentinel Hollow Body Guitar (MIJ)

Early 1960s Inter-Mark Cipher Sentinel Hollow Body Guitar (MIJ)

A short lived guitar brand from the early 1960s, Cipher guitars were manufactured by Shinko Gakki in Tatsuno and distributed by Inter-Mark corporation. The Shinko Gakki factory also made organs and pianos! Their guitars are super quirky in their designs and are a great example of 60s Japanese woodworking and craftsmanship. 

The Sentinel is a fully hollow jazz style guitar that has a large, resonant body and pickguard mounted controls for the two single coil pickups. The guitar has a super chimey and bright tone with plenty of harmonic range from low to high. This one has received a professional fret level, crown and polish as well as a full setup with 10-46s and is playing like butter. A super unique piece and a great entry point into 60s vintage guitars!

Specifications:

Make: Cipher

Model: Sentinel

Origin: Shinko Gakki, Tatsuno Japan, Early 1960s

Body: Laminated Birch Top and Back

Neck: Mahogany Laminate

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Pickups: Original Single Coil Pickups, Neck: 7.4kOhms, Middle: 3.7kOhms, Bridge: 7.4kOhms 

Frets: 22

Neck Profile: 24.75" Scale, Medium C/D, 42mm Nut Width

Finish: Redburst

Weight: 3.4kg

Shipping & Returns:

Domestic AU Shipping (Insured) - $Free

International Shipping (Insured) - $199.99

Local Pickup/Click & Collect - 135 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham 2049 

The item is sold as is - if it is broken or damaged on arrival, we will offer you a return/refund. We cannot accept returns for change of mind or offer any warranty on used/vintage items.