{"product_id":"second-hand-1984-epiphone-sheraton-in-antique-sunburst-matsumoku-factory-era-featuring-maxon-made-75-w-ohsc","title":"Second Hand 1984 Epiphone Sheraton (Matsumoku, Japan) – Antique Sunburst w\/Maxon MMK-75s \u0026 OHSC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecond Hand 1984 Epiphone Sheraton (Matsumoku, Japan) – Antique Sunburst w\/Maxon MMK-75s \u0026amp; OHSC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ew\/OHSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the words of  The Chief himself  \"This is history, this is history, right here, right now. This is history\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eUp for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved, collector-grade \u003cspan\u003e1984 Epiphone Sheraton\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[\u0026quot;SHOPPING_PRODUCT\u0026quot;,2,\u0026quot;FAILED_OR_SKIPPED\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;EhsiFKIBEUZBSUxFRF9PUl9TS0lQUEVEkgECnAE\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;1984 Epiphone Sheraton $2,400 to $2,800 AUD\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;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\u0026quot;,null,0,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1],0,0,null,null,0,0,[],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,0],\u0026quot;2ZKLarOaE8m4seMP4dZE_1\u0026quot;]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in its original, vibrant Antique Sunburst gloss finish\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Manufactured during the golden era of Japanese production at the legendary Matsumoku factory, this specific model year is famously celebrated as the definitive blueprint for Noel Gallagher’s early Oasis-era main stage guitars.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis instrument is in remarkable cosmetic shape for its age, showing pristine multi-ply binding with zero rot, a clean headstock face with the iconic \"Tree of Life\" pearloid inlay, and stunning abalone-loaded V-block fret markers. The rear of the body shows a mirror-like finish with zero buckle rash. The original gold-stamped serial number \u003cstrong\u003e4073661\u003c\/strong\u003e remains fully legible on the back of the headstock, dating the guitar to July 1984. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eDue to the unavoidable zinc-decay common to 1980s Japanese pot metal, the bridge and tailpiece have been upgraded to high-quality aftermarket replacements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eAlso features the original, untouched factory-installed Maxon-made MMK-75 humbuckers. These are highly expressive, Alnico-based PAF-style units reading beautifully in the low-8k ohm range, delivering incredible note separation and woody semi-hollow warmth. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eSpecs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eModel:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphone Sheraton (Matsumoku Era)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e July 1984\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (Matsumoku Industrial Factory)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFinish:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Original Antique Sunburst (A.SB), high-gloss polyurethane\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBody Type:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Hollowbody with a solid maple center block\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWood Top\/Back\/Sides:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered premium maple (subtle flame figuring)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBinding:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-ply ivory\/black on top, back, and headstock; single-ply bound F-holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNeck Material:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Piece maple laminate (highly stable)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNeck Joint:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Set neck, tight-tolerance heel transition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75\" (628 mm)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFingerboard Wood:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium dark rosewood with bound edges\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFingerboard Inlays:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \"V-Block\" configuration (Mother of Pearl blocks embedded with genuine Abalone center triangles)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFret Count:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 Medium frets\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 1.68\" (43 mm)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHeadstock Ornaments:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Oversized vintage-style headstock featuring a thin handwritten Epiphone script logo and a pearloid \"Tree of Life\" vine inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Original factory Maxon-made MMK-75 (Super Twin 750) Humbucker (~8.3k ohm, Alnico magnets, zebra bobbins under gold covers)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Original factory Maxon-made MMK-75 (Super Twin 750) Humbucker (~8.4k ohm, Alnico magnets, zebra bobbins under gold covers)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eControls:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Volume, 2 Tone controls (original vintage gold top-hat knobs with inserts)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSwitching:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-way toggle switch (Neck \/ Both \/ Bridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHardware Plating:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTuning Machines:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Original factory gold-plated keys featuring stamped Epsilon (\"E\") logo gear housings\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Original multi-bound tortoiseshell guard featuring the historical white stylized \"E\" emblem\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBridge:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded aftermarket Tune-o-matic bridge \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTailpiece:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded aftermarket Stop-bar tailpiece\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCase:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 1980s factory hard shell case (black exterior with gold-script Epiphone logo, crushed tan\/olive velvet plush interior)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCurrent Setup:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Addario XS Coated Nickel Plated Steel strings (.010–.046 gauge), setup and intonated by a professional luthier\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.73 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Used Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default 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