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Crusty
PostPosted: Wed 02 Nov 2022 05:49 PM 
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It amazes me how many odd-brand guitars were made by Matsumoku. How little we know! :no:

https://www.ebay.com/b/Matsumoku/33034/bn_7023399499
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Wasn't sure where to put this but this seems like a decent spot.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155209708483#v ... cvip-panel

It's no longer available but i think you can still see the pics. This is a va 800 with a "Robertson" decal/inlay/paint job on it. Right? Did they do that often with, i guess you could say, leftover products? If so, that's a heck of a good deal! It wasn't up very long, my guess is somebody who new the difference snagged it.
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It is more likely if they were made by Matsumoku they were a contract run like the Skylarks. The headstock shape on that is close to Vantage but the points are more rounded. I had a Memphis nearly identical to this Robertson but I'm pretty sure the Memphis was made by another Japanese manufacturer. Tiny differences like the pots and pickups.

I noticed there is no serial number on the Robertson.
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