Sakai (Teisco-ish) "Hertiecaster" 2 pickups model ~1973 made in Japan

Intro:

As always, this guitar has been fully serviced and restored, and set up to be played immediately by a pro guitar tech. Please also watch the video for a sound demonstration.

Super nice Sakai Mokko made guitar. The guitar also exists with a slightly different body shape as “Top Twenty” (imported by Rose Morris into the UK), which was famously played by Robert Smith of The Cure. Smith later put one of the pickups – identical to the ones in the guitar on offer here – into his Jazzmaster.

Measurements, weight and other specs:

-Scale: 628 mm

-Nut: 41,5 mm

-Pickups: two nice singlecoils, measuring at 6,26k (bridge) and 5,96k (neck),  1 volume, 1 tone

-Weight: ~2,68 kg

-Body: laminated wood

-Neck: slim C, mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard, vintage frets, 7,25’’ radius

Condition:

-Body: good condition with only a few scratches, dings and dongs; harmless lacquer fissure in the neck pocket.

-Neck: straight neck, good frets (8/10), a couple of crevasses on the lower frets, but no buzz. No side dots

-Electronics: all functional

-Hardware: fully functional.

-Originality: all original state except for some screws and the tuner bushings.

Sound and Playability:

-Playability and string action: The guitar plays easily with a string action of 1,5 mm at the 12th fret. Due to the low and thin frets and the rounded fretboard radius, the playing feeling is “vintage” and not for modern shredding. Slim neck, no side dots.

-Sound: nice singlecoil goodness. Ideal for rhythm guitar in a garage, indie pop or drone scenario – please watch the video (not this exact guitar but same model)!

Repairs, Service:

-Extensive cleaning

-Extensive polishing and caring for the fretboard

-New 10 gauge Pyramid all nickel strings put on

-Completely set up

-Ready to be played (just tune it up)

Auxiliary stuff:

-No case included. It will be wrapped well, and put into a sturdy cardboard box with lots of filler material.

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PACKAGING: All guitars are shipped out in a sturdy cardboard box with lots of filler material. Please note that for the protection of the environment, I am reusing used packaging material whenever I can.

SHIPPING: Please check the shipping quotes in this offer. I ship with insurance, worldwide. Usually I am able to ship the item on the same day or next day of received payment. Please allow 1-2 days from pick up for delivery in Germany, and 1-2 weeks within the EU. US, Canadian and over overseas buyers:  My shipping quotes are very competitive, I can only do that by using DHL Premium. Please anticipate a shipping time of up to 8 weeks depending on your location. Tracking is provided immediately when shipped out within the system. Please refrain from giving a review before you have received the guitar.

AFTER DELIVERY: After receiving the item, please inspect the package for obvious damages and make photos if there are any. After unpacking, check the item immediately for damages or other undocumented flaws. I accept a 14 days return and will pay for shipping if the item is in a different condition than described upon arrival. Please note that I will only take the item back entirely, but not grant any reduction of price and generally only accept returns if the item was unaltered after arrival.

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