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Electra Custom Les Paul guitar circa 1974 MIJ

 

 

From my personal collection……

 

From what I can find out, this guitar was most likely made in the Matsumoku factory around 1974. This model is the 2257, and the 2257 first appeared in the 1974 Electra Catalogue, as the Electra Magnum II. It's made completely from maple, and has real abalone inlays in a slender neck. The 3 way switch is down by the control knobs, instead of on the upper bout.

 

It has the Gibson style headstock with a lovely inlay. The neck, body and headstock are fully bound.

 

It didn't appear in the 1977 catalogue so was only made for 3 years. The retail price in 1974 was $425 and was the most expensive Electra available then, by a good $100

 

If anyone else has anymore or better information please get in touch.

 

Obviously it's pretty rare, there can't be many left like this, and the condition is very good.  It's nicely set up and plays well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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