Vai model with floral pattern, made in 1989, in stock!
The serial number suggests that it was made in 1988. The body is made of basswood, and of course, the well-known monkey grip is used. The design is based on the curtain pattern at home. The neck is maple with bolt-on and scarf joint. 21-24F is original and scalloped. 648mm scale, 43mm nut width. The rosewood fingerboard is decorated with gorgeous Tree of Life inlays, which is a standard feature of this series.
The PUs are original, with PAF Pro front and rear, and JEM Single center single coil. The pink knobs and PU color are beautiful. Controls are 5-way, 1Vol, 1Tone specification, and the bridge is equipped with Edge until 1990.
The body has wipe scratches, scuffs, line scratches, dents, and peeling paint. The pickguard has picking scratches with a thin, cloudy overall appearance. There are pea-sized dents and peeling paint on the monkey grip area. There are large and small dents on the tips of both cutaways, and the lower right edge of the body has numerous dents and peeling paint, giving the impression of use. There are also large and small dents on the lower left side of the body. There are buckle scratches on the upper and lower right sides of the back panel, and large and small dents on the lower outer edge. The back of the neck has been stripped of its clear coating, giving it an oil finish, and the back of the head has been roughly sanded. There are minor cracks on the back of the nut and in the lock nut hole, but there is no movement when force is applied, and it is believed to be only on the surface layer. There are dents and scratches scattered around the tip of the head. The back panel is missing. All hardware shows signs of use and deterioration of plating.
The neck is in good condition, and the truss rod can be adjusted to tighten or loosen. There are no string marks on the frets and about 80% of the frets are left. Currently, the string height is adjusted at about 2.0mm on the 12F 6th string side and about 1.5mm on the 1st string side.
Overall, there are some signs of use commensurate with its age, but there are no problems with playability, and there is no damage that would ruin the atmosphere. It is not in perfect condition for a collectible, but it should more than satisfy fans!
Weight 3.42kg
Neck condition is fine.
The truss rod can be adjusted to tighten or loosen.
About 80% frets remaining
Country of OriginMade in Japan
CaseNon-genuine hard case (* cushion required)
AccessoriesTremolo arm
Item rank B : Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.
Serial number 883442
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Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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