Chiyoda-ku, Japan
About this listing
A limited-edition signature model?replicating the beloved guitar used by John Lennon of The Beatles in his later years?is now in stock, with only 1,965 units available worldwide! The Revolution model recreates the stripped-back, natural finish that John Lennon favored from 1968 onward. Produced in 1997 with the cooperation of Yoko Ono, this high-end model was created after Johnfs actual guitar?which had been stored at the Dakota House?was thoroughly measured. The wooden components were meticulously assembled by Terada Gakki in Japan, and the electronics were installed, followed by final inspection and setup, at Gibsonfs headquarters (Gibson USA). This instrument is an extremely rare early-serial model, manufactured as the g45thh of a limited global run of 1,965 units. The serial number g328393,h engraved on the blue label on the back of the headstock and inside the F-hole, is identical to the serial number on the actual 1965 Casino owned by John Lennon himself.In this limited edition series, g328393h is engraved on the back of the headstock of every instrument as a tribute to Johnfs original guitar. It features a 5-ply maple and birch construction that faithfully reproduces the Kalamazoo Factory specifications, along with a one-piece mahogany neck and a fingerboard crafted from carefully selected, high-quality rosewood. Another notable feature is the extremely thin, single-coat satin lacquer finish, which recreates the appearance of the original sunburst finish having been stripped away. Furthermore, every iconic detail has been faithfully reproduced?from the traces of the nylon saddle and the replacement of the original Kluson tuners with gold Grover tuners, to the original holes left after removing the pickguard, the screw remaining at the neck end, and the poker chip plate attached to the toggle switch. The guitar also comes with a replacement black control knob for the front volume control. It is equipped with Gibson USA Alnico-V P-90 pickups. It is characterized by the superb natural resonance produced by the thin lacquer finish and high-quality 5-ply body, combined with the sweet, harmonically rich tone of authentic USA-made P-90s?the quintessential Beatles sound. While there are some minor scuffs on the headstock surface, paint irregularities at the tip of the headstockfs back, and some tarnish on the hardware, there are virtually no signs of wear, indicating that it was carefully stored. It comes with a full set of accessories, including an early-production brown hard case with no signature on the lid. This is a guitar that lets you experience the special atmosphere unique to the early production run, marked as gNo. 45.h It is an extremely rare specimen and is in excellent condition, making it highly recommended as a collectorfs item! * Please note that due to the nature of this product, we are unable to transfer it between stores. Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues with normal use Serial Number: 328393 45of1965 Year of Manufacture: 1999?2000 Country of Manufacture: United States Case: Hard Case Accessories: Limited Edition Certificate, pickguard, black control knobs, manuals, cloth pouch, wrench Weight: 2.89 kg Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems Remaining Fret Height: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret String Action (Low String Side): 1.7 mm at the 12th fret Nut width: Approx. 43 mm Scale: 628 mm (24.75") Radius: 305 mm (12") Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, and fretting surface leveling * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity. These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives. * This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, updates are not always made in real time. We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.Accessories: Please confirm the picture.Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supplyThe voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.Please note!All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your countryWe will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.More information please confirm our shop policy.
Price£4,244.77
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