Crusty wrote:
Models sporting the open book headstock were available in Japan and other markets Gibson/Norlin had no trademark for a LONG time after the Hosino lawsuit. Export models intended for Gibson trademark regions had a different headstock shape.
Okay. I can't seem to find any Korean/Chinese Pro II's with the open book either. From what I understand Samick started making Aria's once Matsumoku closed. Once I get the guitar this week I'll see what it looks like inside too, hopefully that can give some definite answers. The seller didn't seem to know that much, but is saying it's MIJ. For the price I got it I wouldn't be mad if it wasn't tbh.
Because of the inlays & knobs specifically I'm thinking it could be a LS-450/LS-500. Do you think I could be right on that?