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PostPosted: Tue 02 Feb 2016 05:50 PM 
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I saw a similar guitar in a mail order brochure back when I was about 10 or 11 yrs old. I can't find it now but I'm almost certain it was a Matsumoku brochure.
I've wanted one ever since. . . :(

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PostPosted: Fri 05 Feb 2016 09:36 AM 
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(Über Rare!) Vintage 1973 Maxon Pickup Loaded Strat Pickguard
from a '73 "LAWSUIT ERA" Strat!

Amazing Find, Super Rare!
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"Maxon (Nisshin Onpa) started out in the mid 1960s as a guitar pickup manufacturer. Nisshin Onpa has manufactured pickups for Aria, Ibanez and Greco guitars. The Ibanez "Super 70" and "Super 58" pickups and also the Greco "U-2000" and "Dry Z" pickups were made by Nisshin Onpa. In 1969 they also became an effects pedal manufacturer, primarily as a producer of OEM products for other companies. "

"Greco and Ibanez Nisshin Onpa (Maxon) pickup serial number format consisting of 5 numbers up to and including 1977. Ibanez Super 70 pickups have the same serial number format.

First number = Nisshin Onpa (Maxon) pickup code (1, 2, etc)
Second number = Year (7=1977)
Third number = Month (0=Jan ... 9=Oct then .=Nov, X=Dec)
Fourth and Fifth number = Day of Month (01-31)
Greco and Ibanez Nisshin Onpa (Maxon) pickup serial number format consisting of 6 numbers from 1977 to 1982.

First number = Nisshin Onpa (Maxon) pickup code (1, 2, etc)
Second number = Year (9=1979)
Third and Fourth number = Month (01=Jan ... 12=Dec)
Fifth and sixth number = Day of Month (01-31) "
https://reverb.com/item/831195-trade-ub ... -greco-etc

My guitar pickup:
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Pickup is made 1974 so the guitar is 1974 or 1975 :)


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PostPosted: Fri 05 Feb 2016 07:01 PM 
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If that sold for $250 + shipping, I'm gonna have to go thru some of the junk around my house. . . :-?

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 Post subject: 1980 Granada 'Strat'
PostPosted: Fri 05 Feb 2016 11:58 PM 
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Hey! I came across this ad today for a 1980 Granada "Strat". As most here may already know, Granada was a white label rebranded Matsumoku (usually Aria's and Aria Pro's) sold in Canada in the late 70's early 80's, primarily to music academies.

This one caught my eye because:
1) It reminded me of the one under discussion here
2) I wanted see Jorg's head explode, and
3) It's bloody pretty!

Whatcherall make of this model then?

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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/london/1980-granada-longbody-solid-maple-strat-mij-matsumoku-built/1137572850?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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PostPosted: Sat 06 Feb 2016 11:00 AM 
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A great guitar that breaks my heart when it is not mine


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PostPosted: Sat 06 Feb 2016 11:02 AM 
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Jorg wrote:
If that sold for $250 + shipping, I'm gonna have to go thru some of the junk around my house. . . :-?


I do not know the sale price, I found that only a link to the web and at the same time I got to know my own guitar, which I still have not found even a picture ...


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PostPosted: Sat 06 Feb 2016 03:35 PM 
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Barry, send that to me if you don't mind. . . :devil2:

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Jorg wrote:
Barry, send that to me if you don't mind. . . :devil2:

"Ka-BOOM!" :D

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 Post subject: Re: 1980 Granada 'Strat'
PostPosted: Tue 09 Feb 2016 02:31 PM 
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Barry wrote:
Hey! I came across this ad today for a 1980 Granada "Strat". As most here may already know, Granada was a white label rebranded Matsumoku (usually Aria's and Aria Pro's) sold in Canada in the late 70's early 80's, primarily to music academies.

This one caught my eye because:
1) It reminded me of the one under discussion here
2) I wanted see Jorg's head explode, and
3) It's bloody pretty!

Whatcherall make of this model then?

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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/london/1980-granada-longbody-solid-maple-strat-mij-matsumoku-built/1137572850?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true


Most excellent looking guitar !!


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PostPosted: Tue 09 Feb 2016 05:23 PM 
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I forwarded the guitar for service, if it is put to good playing condition. Amfisound is an excellent guitar repair and construction workshop.
http://www.amfisound.fi/


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