Emperador E-200 1960s - VINTAGE SUNBURST

his Vintage Emperador E-200 is a rare semi-hollow body guitar produced in Japan during the late 60's. It's in very good condition and comes with a professional setup. Excellent condition for its age. Tremolo handle is aftermarket. Comes with a deluxe form fit hardshell case. professionally packed and shipped fully insured. These guitars were imported and distributed in North America by Westheimer Musical Instruments. The model achieved fame due to its association with Carl Wilson, the lead guitarist of The Beach Boys, who famously played a signed version of this guitar. Key Features and Specifications

• Body Design: It features a distinctively cinched, "corsetted" semi-hollow archtop body style. This model features a subtle red-to-black sunburst. 
• Tonewoods: Typically constructed with a spruce top paired with a maple and mahogany neck. 
• Electronics: Equipped with vintage Japanese pickups and a unique "Solo/Rhythm" toggle switch (marked 'S' and 'R') on the lower bout, which acts as a bright switch to boost the treble when switched to "Solo". 
• Hardware: Features a classic Bigsby-style vibrato/tremolo tailpiece and a floating bridge.
• Aesthetics: Styled with upscale appointments, including deluxe checkerboard body binding and a chrome truss rod adjustment access cavity on the headstock. 

Historical BackgroundThe Emperador brand was manufactured by notable Japanese sub-contractors of the era, such as Kasuga Gakki and Matsumoku. While the brand later transitioned into entry-level acoustic lines, late 1960s electric models like the E-200 are highly regarded by collectors for their unique vintage tone and comfortable, low-action necks. An original autographed model used by Carl Wilson during the Beach Boys' 1980 Wembley Arena concert remains a notable piece of rock memorabilia.