Product Description
1985 approx. Made In Japan, model
The BL3M-55G is a Hatakeyama Toshiaki signature model
Bill Lawrence model, manufactured by Moridaira Musical Instruments (Morris)
The list of features for this guitar is insane
It punches way above it’s price point, into custom guitar territory
Ashwood body (Sen)
The finish is a trans Red, allowing the gorgeous wood grain to be visible
It has a matching colour neck, headstock, and yes … a Red fretboard !
Matching Red pickguard, with all gold hardware
Maple neck, with a soft “V” profile
1.65” nut width, standard 25 ½” scale
The pickup layout is H-S-H, with incredible versatility in sound and tone
The pickups are GOTOH Japan, capturing a modern high gain sound
(incredibly close to Dimarzio Super Distortions)
It has a standard 5 way switch layout, with master volume and master tone
The 5 way switch is:
-bridge
-bridge+middle
-middle
-middle+neck
-neck
There is the addition of a mini toggle for each humbucker
(this switches from single coil to humbucker, for each humbucker)
Giving you the options to have the layout as a traditional 3 single coil pickup Strat
Or switch it to a more modern humbucker sound
Plus everything in between these settings
In fact, with the humbucker spilt coils, there a 9 different switching options between the pickups !
It has Gotoh SD90-SL headstock tuners
Finally, its BEST feature is a hardtail, string through, body design
This enables the best tuning stability and intonation (no slipping floating bridge)
Plus an incredible sustain, especially when you hit the high gain
Aside from one or two blemishes, it is in excellent condition for 40 approx. years vintage
All original with no modifications or repairs found
An incredible piece of craftsmanship and history
With one of the most unique looks you will ever see
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some very light surface marks and scuffing, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents, the gold machinery has some light aging and tarnish with some wear though - as pictured.
