Product Description
This is an incredible find, in amazing condition
RARE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION
Made In Japan, 1972, Fujigen factory
“GNECO” headstock logo period
N50 catalogue model
It was the top-tier, set neck model of the period
This is an amazing Jazz Box/Arch top hollow body features exceptional attention to detail
Modelled from the original ES175 guitar
It is a full hollow body with an impressive natural and deep acoustic tone
Highly sought after, and hard to find, Natural Blonde finish
(compared to the more standard sunburst of later years)
Three ply black pickguard
Maple body top/back/sides, the cuts used are exceptional
They all have a stunning, and heavy flamed grain pattern
Front and rear of body cream binding
24 ¾” scale, 10” radius neck
42mm nut, with a 1960’s slim style profile
Rosewood fretboard, Double-Parallelogram inlays
Cream neck binding
Rosewood Bridge, Kluson style tulip tuners
Greco U1000 pickups
Nice balanced output, warmth, and clarity
It is in exceptional overall condition for its vintage
Almost unbelievable that it is a 53 year old instrument
Includes the Original Hard Shell Case
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some very light surface marks, some very small impressions/dings/dimples, tiny line cracks in the clear paint coat neck junction, some tarnish and aging to hardware (polishing swirls to tailpiece), the hard case is missing the original handle - as pictured.
