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Hey Guys,

I'm Matt and I'm new to the forum, and also the vintage japanese scene, but I just recently purchased this Greco SE-600:

http://imageevent.com/chingo123/march20 ... =4&x=0&p=4

I was just wondering if you could tell me if it was real or not. I have purchase from this seller before and he sold me a great EG59-50 but I'm not sure about this strat because apparently Matsumoku guitars are supposed to have Matsumoku written on the neck plate but I don't think I can see it. I trust the seller but I'm unsure, please can you help!

Thanks

Matt

Not all Matsumoku guitars have it written on the body or plates.
Does it have a serial number? That may help date it.

Those models were made in Japan and its likely Mat was involved.
From the pics it looks better built that a lot of the newer strats made overseas.

The pots look decent as does the wiring.
If the price is right go for it.

May I ask what he is asking for it?

The neck plate seems to have the serial number: 0011084 (or something similar). No "Made In Japan" or "Accurate Bolt-on System" as one might expect of a Mat. A clearer photo of it might help.

Also, welcome to another lefty!

Regards,

Tony C.

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Thanks guys, the serial is D801100 and it's going for £320

Serial looks to be something Mat was doing back in the day....Not lots to go on... Quality speaks for itself, this is a good one... Being from Mat or Fuji Gen, it's a very nice guitar

Wondering if this is a 78-80 model or a 1988?.... if 88, that would make her not a Mat...

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I don't know if it is a Matt but they are very highly thought of and can go for a fair amount more than the seller is asking.

Yeah, FujiGen or Matsumoku you can't go wrong. The guitar has a fair amount of nicks and dings so around £320 is probably right.

...it's worth as much as a buyer is willing to pay and as much as the seller is willing to let it go for.

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