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Electric Guitars | Stratocaster style
Used | Condition: Good
unknown  |  Product Code: 843857

unknown USED Carruthers Guitars / S6 SSH Custom Order Model

Regular price $2,471.43
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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.
FAQ

Description

◆Ikeberi Youth Certified Used Instrument Warranty (valid for 12 months from the date of purchase) included◆

We have some used items in stock from Carruthers Guitars, the brand created by John Carruthers, who has developed numerous guitars and basses!

From the mid-1960s until the present, John Carruthers has been working behind the scenes, providing technology and OEM production to musicians and major musical instrument manufacturers.
He has produced numerous artist models and developed products, such as EMG pickups, the Buzzy Feiten tuning system, the Robben Ford model, and the Joe Pass model. He also produced Yamaha's SG and BB series, and in the 1970s, he was Leo Fender's right-hand man, developing the Music Man Stingray.

The model that has just arrived is based on the ST type "S6", and features a quilted maple top/alder back body and a set neck made of birdseye maple/rosewood fingerboard.
The bridge is a Wilkinson VS-100, and the pickups are Velvet Hammer Pickups (model number unknown), which are also rare in Japan, in an SSH configuration.

Controls include master volume, mid boost, and high/low pass controls.


The condition of this particular guitar is such that there are minor scratches and dents throughout, tarnish on the metal parts, rust on the pole pieces, chipped paint on the fret sides, and black stains due to lacquer fading, but there are no major scratches that would detract from its appearance.
About 60% of the frets remain, the truss rod has about half a turn left in the tightening direction, and there is some scratchiness in the controls.

This aircraft stands out in its vibrant green color. A must-see for collectors!

Hard case and arm included. Weight without back panel: Approx. 3.51kg

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■ 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.

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* 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.

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