1970's Tomson Japan Explorer/Destroyer Electric Guitar (Sunburst)

1970's Tomson Japan Explorer/Destroyer Electric Guitar (Sunburst)These were mail order guitars from Japan in the 1970's that were made by the Kiso Suzuki Violin Company. Weighs in at 4. 2kg's, 21 frets with a 628mm scale length. Solid body with a mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard, it appears original except for the very obvious rhinestones attached to the side (very removeable) and a new volume pot. Frets have plenty of life, smooth and shiny with some light wear. Given a basic restring and service prior to

Made in Japan in the late 1990's

a diecast bridge

pickguard and bridge pickup (rail-style humbucker

Frets have some pitting and the finish shows signs of play wear

Pretty clean for it's age with only a few small signs of wear and some light clouding to the vintage white finish

Appears to be an alder body with a maple neck and 21 fret rosewood fingerboard

Seems to be all original

deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound

restrung and given a professional service prior to listing

the SR-600D was a modern compact bass with a contoured basswoodz body

Black/redburst finish on the maple body (with a lightly carved top)

Japanese made in the 1970's