1970's Camel Journeycast Japan Stratocaster (Three Tone Sunburst)

1970's Camel Journeycast Japan Stratocaster (Three Tone Sunburst)Made under the Matsumoto Musical Instrument Manufacturers' Association in the 1970's, the Camel branded instruments were higher end Japanese made models. Looks to be an ash body with a nice medium profile maple neck, It weighs 3. 8kg's. It's all original except for some new knobs, strap buttons and an output jack. Had a a full teardown and deep clean prior to listing with all the hardware polished and cleaned. Restrung and given a basic setup, frets

This one has seen some use over the years and has seemingly been played but not thrashed over the years

a Fender Dynamic Vibrato system and Kluson-style vintage tuners

Very few bumps/dings as pictured with a shiny gloss black finish

reverse headstock and a 24 fret rosewood fretboard (628mm scale length)

Restrung recently and plays nicely as it sits

Highly regarded in the world of Japanese vintage guitars

Great used condition with basic signs of wear

maple neck and 21 fret rosewood fingerboard (820mm scale length)

Very clean condition as pictured with some light wear and tear as pictured

These are only available within Japan and have an RRP of 205

it's loaded with the original Matsumoku "T Top" humbuckers and sounds terrific

The second version used a pair of Dual Op-Amps such as the famous JRC4558