Gibson - Les Paul - Tak Matsumoto signature - 1999 -Yellow Custom Shop custom bass

Gibson - Les Paul - Tak Matsumoto signature - 1999 -Yellow Custom Shop custom bassThe Gibson Les Paul Tak Matsumoto Signature model in Canary Yellow was first released by the Gibson Custom Shop in 1999, as the first signature model for a Japanese artist. This highly sought after, limited production guitar is a solid body instrument featuring unique aesthetics and specific electronic components designed to meet Matsumoto's specifications. Key Specifications Year of Release: The model was introduced in 1999 as a Custom Shop and later

but you recognise it immediately as a Galaxie

The Octonaut Hyperdrive transparent overdrive delivers expressive dynamic response through detailed engineering and craftsmanship

” This Custom Polished finishing process is used on both high gloss and semi gloss guitars and not only provides extra protection against scratches and pick marks but is aesthetically the most beautiful acoustic finish the company has ever produced

with 21 frets Neck Joint 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism Hardware Chrome "F" stamp tuning machines and a hardtail bridge or synchronized tremolo system Pickups Three vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups Controls 1 volume

all original Pilot bass from the days of Spandex

Ode to Distortion

Rosewood fret board 12" radius

The UK's "Guitar Bible" Guitarist Magazine hailed it as "Best Guitar Of The Year" and theatre audiences around the globe thrilled to the guitar's sound in the hit Queen musical "We Will Rock You"

Masterbuilt

4 lbs which is very light considering the walnut body

For the few songs or set or 2

lubed the rod and works perfect in both directions