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MUSICRAFT | Product Code:
835795
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MUSICRAFT VINTAGE Messenger Stereophonic '68 Cherry Red
Regular price
$2,937.00
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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MUSICRAFT VINTAGE Messenger Stereophonic '68 Cherry Red
Regular price
$2,937.00
Unit price
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Unavailable
Description
Description
Carefully selected consignment items (sales on behalf of customers)
The Musicraft brand was born in California in 1967, but was discontinued after only six months of activity. However, despite the extremely limited production numbers, it attracted attention due to its use by legendary artists active in the 1970s, and reproduction models have been released, proving that it remains a firm favorite among overseas vintage guitar fans.
This time, we have the brand's flagship model, the Messenger, in stereo.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 3.7 kg. The body is made of semi-hollow maple. The center block is made of metal with a neck-through construction. The cherry color has faded and has a more subdued appearance. There is some weather checking overall, cracks on the body side, belt buckle marks on the back of the body, and some tarnish on parts, but the guitar is in relatively good condition.
【neck】
The neck is made of metal with a through-hole construction. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. There are dents around the headstock and paint chipping on the back of the neck, giving it the feel of a vintage guitar. The tuners have some inconsistency in tightness, but they function well. There is some wear on the nut, but not much wear on the frets, and playability is good. The nut width is 43.0mm. The neck shape is relatively solid.
[Electrical system]
Controls include a 3-way pickup selector, 2 volume controls (front/rear), 2 tone controls (front/rear), and a reciprocal pickup on/off switch when using a mono jack. The pickups are made by Dual Monde, and the controls, including the pickups, are in pristine condition. The unique metal center block and semi-hollow body, along with the Dual Monde pickups, produce a rich, harmonically rich tone that's sure to captivate.
Accessories: Black hard case
Weight: 3.7kg
Body Material: Maple, Semi Hollow
Neck Material/Scale Length: Metal, neck through/634mm (25inch)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood/White dot/~184.15mm (7.25inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 43.0mm/2.0mm, 21F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.7mm/23.1mm/24.9mm
Pickup (Neck/Bridge): DeArmond Singlecoil Pickup (9.9kΩ/9.9kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
The Musicraft brand was born in California in 1967, but was discontinued after only six months of activity. However, despite the extremely limited production numbers, it attracted attention due to its use by legendary artists active in the 1970s, and reproduction models have been released, proving that it remains a firm favorite among overseas vintage guitar fans.
This time, we have the brand's flagship model, the Messenger, in stereo.
【body】
The overall weight is approximately 3.7 kg. The body is made of semi-hollow maple. The center block is made of metal with a neck-through construction. The cherry color has faded and has a more subdued appearance. There is some weather checking overall, cracks on the body side, belt buckle marks on the back of the body, and some tarnish on parts, but the guitar is in relatively good condition.
【neck】
The neck is made of metal with a through-hole construction. The fingerboard is made of rosewood. There are dents around the headstock and paint chipping on the back of the neck, giving it the feel of a vintage guitar. The tuners have some inconsistency in tightness, but they function well. There is some wear on the nut, but not much wear on the frets, and playability is good. The nut width is 43.0mm. The neck shape is relatively solid.
[Electrical system]
Controls include a 3-way pickup selector, 2 volume controls (front/rear), 2 tone controls (front/rear), and a reciprocal pickup on/off switch when using a mono jack. The pickups are made by Dual Monde, and the controls, including the pickups, are in pristine condition. The unique metal center block and semi-hollow body, along with the Dual Monde pickups, produce a rich, harmonically rich tone that's sure to captivate.
Accessories: Black hard case
Weight: 3.7kg
Body Material: Maple, Semi Hollow
Neck Material/Scale Length: Metal, neck through/634mm (25inch)
Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Rosewood/White dot/~184.15mm (7.25inch)
Nut Width/Fret Width: 43.0mm/2.0mm, 21F
Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 20.7mm/23.1mm/24.9mm
Pickup (Neck/Bridge): DeArmond Singlecoil Pickup (9.9kΩ/9.9kΩ)
*The DC resistance of the pickup is measured through the control section.
-------Heartman Vintage Guitars is Ikebe Music's vintage guitar and bass specialty store-------
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Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
Tokyo area
Osaka area
About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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