Vintage Japanese Eros four-string bass, believed to date from approximately 1976 and associated with Matsumoku production.

SG / Gibson EB-3-inspired double-cutaway design in a natural finish, with two pickups, four controls and pickup selector.

The neck plate is stamped:

STEEL ADJUSTABLE NECK
MADE IN JAPAN
764033

Eros was a UK-market brand associated with Rosetti, with Japanese-made Eros instruments from this period linked to Matsumoku production.

The bass is approximately 50 years old and has genuine age-related cosmetic wear throughout, including various small knocks, scratches and finish marks. To my eye it suits the character of a vintage instrument of this age.

An interesting example of the Japanese-made instruments imported into the UK during the 1970s, and substantially less common than equivalent Aria and other Matsumoku-branded instruments.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Happy to provide additional photographs or internal component/pickup codes for interested buyers.


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ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
  • Matsumoku Eros
Model
  • SG / EB-3 style bass
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • c.1976
Made In
  • Japan
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway

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Jamie

Cambridge, United Kingdom
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