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PostPosted: Sun 09 Oct 2016 10:23 PM 
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I bought my first Matsumoku, a Vantage Ghost, off the rack in 1982. It was my first decent guitar. I spent about a year in my mom's basement trying to master it. When it was stolen (by someone I thought was a friend) I never thought I'd see another one. I owned about 20 other guitars through the years but never loved another as deeply. Then Ebay came along and I finally found a replacement. After a bit of custom paint and swapping in the Semour Whole Lotta Humbuckers with the Jimmy Page wiring I now own this worthy replacement of my first love. I call her Tina.

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Number 3 is a 1960's model called the Bruno Conqueror. I'd show you mine but I can't find the right cord so I can't get it off my camera. But it looks just like this one.

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Number 4 is a 1982 Epiphone Sheraton that I purchased back in August.

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And now, coming in at number 5, is my ultra-rare 1982 Matsumoku Epiphone Les Paul. I am, indeed, a Very lucky fellow!

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PostPosted: Tue 11 Oct 2016 10:22 AM 
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Welcome to the board! WOW I am really digging that Sheraton! :hyper:


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PostPosted: Tue 11 Oct 2016 06:33 PM 
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willbo wrote:
Welcome to the board! WOW I am really digging that Sheraton! :hyper:


Thank you willbo. I wish I'd found this site before. And, yes, that Sheraton is really nice. I looked for one for quite a while before cash and opportunity came together. I've heard that Matsumoku was trying to prove themselves at the same time Gibson was resting on their reputation. I've owned a few '80's Gibsons but never found them as satisfying. There's just something very special about a Matsumoku.


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