1981 Aria Pro II (Matsumoku) PE-R60 Single Cutaway

1981 Aria Pro II (Matsumoku) PE-R60 Single CutawayThe PE series was an attempt to modernise the Les Paul shape and style and the Matsumoku factory put a lot of effort into making these to the best quality possible. Made in Japan in the early 1980's, this is the first iteration of the PE R60 model and wears a dark stained red finish with some beautiful grain. Weighs 3. 5kg's and the catalog indicates that they're made with a carved maple top and mahogany back along with a rosewood fingerboard (diamond

Made by ESP in Japan after Kramers closure in 1990

Medium-Jumbo (2

it's loaded with an active CE852 pickup system with a two-band EQ system that sounds surprisingly good for a smaller bodied acoustic

Neck Pickup:    SSV (Black)

this appears to be one of the Mick Jones models

The E-LP-85SD was an Edwards branded GOLDTOP Les Paul Standard made in Japan in the early 00's (pre serial numbers) under the watchful eyes of ESP

it's a nice "contemporary" Stratocaster style body with a maple neck and fingerboard (648mm scale length

George wanted to offer a signature guitar that was not only a great guitar but also accessible and obtainable to all players everywhere

Serial 446000

the action is smooth and low across the fretboard

Well used vintage condition with plenty of signs of cosmetic wear from use

where standard shapes are the norm compared to guitars