Production
Matsumoku, 1984
Description
This model was introduced in 1984 as a replacement for the Concord H-III which was discontinued, and is absolutely no relation to the Spectrum III that were introduced in 1987 and detailed below.
This model was likely dropped in 1985 with the introduction of the new Spectrum guitars.
Specs
- body: solid Alder
- neck: one piece Maple
- fingerboard: Rosewood
- graphite nut
- 25.5 inch scale
- 22 frets
- H/S/H pickups (2 Hammer I and 1 Super II)
- precision Tremelo tailpiece
- single volume and 2 tone controls
- tone controls are push-pull switches for coil tap and phase adjust
Thanks to Jonathan Springall for the photos of his guitar
XA1330
Production
Matsumoku to Jan 1987, 1987 to 88
Description
Produced for the 65th anniversary of St Louis Music.
Available in Burgundy Pearl, Platinum Blue Burst or White Burgundy Burst.
(Info from the 1987 ‘Limited Editions’ catalogue)
Appears in the April and Sept 1987 and Jan 1988 price lists at $399.
The Jan 1988 price list and the 1988 Limited Editions catalogue show more available colours:
Burgundy Pearl, Black, Candy Red, Sky Blue, Platinum Blue Burst and White Burgundy Burst; and two variant models, Chrome Yellow (XA1330CY) and Metallic Pink (XA1330MP) both featuring a reverse headstock.
Specs
- body: solid Poplar
- neck: Canadian hard rock Maple
- fingerboard: Rosewood
- 350mm radius (25.5 inch scale, 22 frets, 18% Nickel Silver), graphite nut.
- H/S/S pickups – all are Magnaflux V (2 in the bridge position) – 5 way switch, master volume and master tone controls, Mid/Shape control
- Bendmaster Deluxe tremelo with fine tuners and locking nut
Thanks to Chris Gay for the pictures:
Update February 2013
Thanks to Forum member colt933 for these new pictures of his model XA1330CY
(Click to enlarge)
