Product Description
Late 1980’s to early 90’s approx. Made In Japan, model
This is an incredibly RARE find model for any collector
The BTOM-60P is a Kaori Okui signature model
Guitarist from the band “PRINCESS PRINCESS”
(They had immense popularity from the 80's to the mid 90's Japan)
It is a Bill Lawrence model, manufactured by Moridaira Musical Instruments (Morris)
It punches way above it’s price point, easily into custom guitar territory
The overall design is a Telecaster Esquire style
Alder body
Single side cream body binding
With a rear belly cutaway contour
The finish is a stunning Metallic Purple (almost Lilac)
Perfectly complimented with a mirror pickguard
(the photos look white, but it is a reflective mirror)
The overall weight is perfectly balanced at 3.49kg
Maple neck, with a extremly soft “V” profile at the first fret
Into a shallower “C” by the upper frets
1.65” nut width, standard 25 ½” scale
22 jumbo frets
It features a powerful Bill Lawrence T2 single coil pickup in the bridge
Controls are master volume, master tone, and a 3 way Tone selector switch
The switch works as:
-centre standard tone control
-rear tone bypass
-front treble cut
All chrome hardware
Gotoh SD90-SL headstock tuners
6 saddle string through bridge, for greater intonation
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
It is one of the most unique looking Telecasters you will ever see
A rare find that you will almost never see outside of Japan
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some very light surface marks and scuffing, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents, one tiny paint chip/nick bottom of body corner, light aging and tarnish to hardware - as pictured.
