1960s Kawai Bobcat • Japan • Offset Classic • Jaguar/Jazzmaster Alternative

For sale: an authentic 1960s Kawai Bobcat — a true Japanese‑made offset from the golden age of Teisco/Kawai design.

This is not a reissue, not a tribute, and not a parts guitar. It’s a real mid‑century MIJ offset with the kind of vibe, tone, and playability that modern builders spend their lives trying to recreate. If you love Jaguars and Jazzmasters but want something rarer, more characterful, and still totally gig‑ready, this Bobcat is the sleeper you’ve been hunting for. 1960s Authenticity

Built in Japan during the late‑Teisco/early‑Kawai era, this Bobcat carries all the hallmarks of true ’60s MIJ craftsmanship: - Distinctive offset body shape

- Deep contours and a sleek, compact silhouette

- Original chrome‑surround Kawai single‑coil pickup

- Period‑correct tuners and hardware

- Vintage finish with honest wear and patina This is the real deal — not a relic, not a recreation.

The wear is earned, not manufactured. The Pickup

This guitar features the original 1960s Kawai chrome‑surround single‑coil.

It’s the classic pickup found on Bobcats and other Kawai‑built offsets of the era: - Cream bobbin with exposed pole pieces

- Chrome pickguard surround

- Warm, round, bass‑leaning voice

- More midrange and body than a Strat pickup

- Less microphonic and chime‑heavy than a gold‑foil It’s a unique sound — somewhere between a Jaguar’s clarity and a gold‑foil’s warmth, but with its own unmistakable character. --- Playability

This one plays shockingly well for a 60‑year‑old offset: - Excellent neck relief

- Comfortable profile

- Smooth action

- Stable tuning

- Intuitive feel It’s absolutely stage‑ready and feels more dialed‑in than many modern offsets. --- Tone The voice is where this guitar really shines: - Thick, warm low end

- Clear but rounded highs

- A slightly dark, throaty midrange

- Perfect for surf, garage, indie, shoegaze, and lo‑fi textures It sits beautifully in a mix and takes pedals extremely well. --- Condition

Vintage player‑grade with honest wear throughout, including some edge wear that goes through the finish — exactly what you want from a 1960s MIJ offset. No structural issues. No surprises. Just real, lived‑in character. Why It’s a Legit Jaguar/Jazzmaster Alternative

- Same offset ergonomics

- Same mid‑century surf/garage DNA

- Same visual swagger

- But far more unique and more affordable If you want a guitar that looks like it stepped out of a 1966 catalog and sounds like nothing else onstage, this is it. --- Included - Guitar - Period‑appropriate case