Spectrum S

Production

Matsumoku, Early 1985 to ?

Description

This model seems to be an “orphan”. It is a does not appear in any of the catalogues or price lists that we know of.

This is one of the first Spectrum series without a trem system, and some models may have even been made without a coil tap.

Of the two we know of, one is black the other white. It is not known if other colours were available.

Specs

  • body: solid Maple
  • neck: Maple, satin black finish
  • two humbuckers
  • 3-way switch
  • single volume and tone controls
  • fixed bridge with through body stringing
Thanks to Ebay member designergirl_99 for the photos and info of this black example.
Apparently this one does not have a coil tap switch:
 

This white model owned by Westone Forum member, Barry, does have a push/pull coil tap on the tone control.
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