Concord II

Manufacturer: Matsumoku  
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Production

Matsumoku 1982-84 (approx)

Description

There are at least three versions of the Concord II—all were made by Matsumoku.

1981-2

Body and headstock style are similar to the Paduak.
Script logo on headstock, headstock colour matches body colour.
Serial number stamped on the neck plate.

Specs

  • solid Alder body
  • hard Maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • 25.5 inch scale
  • 21 frets
  • 3 GS350 pickups
  • 5 way switch
  • master volume &  two tone controls
  • chrome hardware
  • brass bridge and nut
  • plastic knobs
  • 3 ply white scratchplate (Matches body contours)
  • available in Blue, Red and Black gloss finishes

The one pictured below dates from late 1981

Thanks to Sura for the pictures

1982-3

As shown in the 1982/3 catalogue. Script logo on headstock, headstock colour matches body colour.

Specs

  • solid Alder body
  • one piece Maple neck and fingerboard (Rosewood fingerboard on models with a black finish)
  • brass nut and bridge
  • 25.5 inch scale
  • 21 frets
  • master volume & two tone controls
  • 5 way pickup switch
  • 3 SF350 pickups
  • available in Sunny Blue, Off White or Apple Red, all with a white scratchplate which does not match the body contours
Thanks to Digby Entwisle for the photos of his guitar

1983-4

As shown in the 1983 catalogue. Differences from version 1:

  • Smaller headstock, Rounder body (Now similar to the Thunder series)
  • 3 Super I pickups
  • bone nut
  • black models had a Rosewood fingerboard
  • W ‘Bird’ logo on the headstock, headstock has a natural finish
  • available in Black (with black scratchplate), Off White and Apple Red (Both with a white scratchplate)

The pictured guitar was bought brand new from a guitar shop in Crystal Palace, UK and has been owned by the same person from new. When these photos were taken, it was all stock. Since then there has been some pickup changes.

Thanks to Russ E for the photos and information of his guitar

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