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1974 Electra 2257 "Tree Of Life" Les Paul Custom

Condition: Excellent

Color: Natural Maple

Mod's/Upgrades: No

Breaks Or Repairs: No

Case: Original Hardshell Case

Weight: 9lbs 13oz

Notes: Made In Japan

For your consideration Tidewater Vintage is offering this Ultra-Rare 1974 Electra 2257 "Tree Of Life"
Les Paul Custom

Condition is Excellent showing very little players wear and only minor blemishes, overall it has been well cared for and it presents beautifully as the pictures show.

All electronics, tuners, controls and switches work as they should

This guitar sounds and plays well with low action, excellent frets and optimal neck relief

Electra Custom Magnum II Deluxe 2257 Electric Guitar, made briefly from 1974-76, by the famed Matsumoku factory in Japan. This rare Electra features the Les Paul Deluxe design, including humbucking pickups . It has the 'open book' Gibson-style headstock, with a beautiful, genuine abalone torch inlay. In 1974, the Electra 2257 was Electra's the top-of-the-line, most expensive guitar, with a retail price of $425 which would be around $3500 today.

  The Electra "Tree Of Life" guitars were state of the art ( and works of art) in their time and even today.

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Listeda month ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 2258 "Tree Of Life"
Finish
  • Natural Maple
Categories
Year
  • 1970s
Made In
  • Japan
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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Tidewater Vintage

Gloucester, VA, United States
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