**Vintage 1980s Vox Custom 21 (Matsumoku, Japan) - Red Finish**
Up for sale is a rare, highly regarded vintage 1980s Vox Custom 21 electric guitar. Built during the golden era of Japanese luthiery at the legendary Matsumoku factory (circa 1982-1985), this is a premium, scratchplate-free model featuring factory-routed dual humbuckers (HH setup) and a rock-solid fixed hardtail bridge.
If you appreciate the incredible build quality of "lawsuit-era" Japanese imports, this vintage player's piece delivers incredible sustain and versatile, high-output tones.
### Item Specifications:
* **Brand/Model:** Vox Custom Series (Model 3004/3005 variant)
* **Origin:** Made in Japan (Matsumoku Factory)
* **Year:** Circa 1982-1985
* **Body Finish:** Factory Red (no scratchplate, rear-routed controls)
* **Neck:** Bolt-on Maple Neck, 21 Frets
* **Pickups:** Factory-original dual humbuckers (HH configuration)
* **Bridge:** Fixed hardtail string-through/sustain block bridge
* **Inclusions:** Includes a hard shell guitar case (as pictured)
### Condition Report (Honest Player's Wear):
This guitar is a genuine, naturally aged vintage instrument with fantastic character. It has been loved and played, showing honest cosmetic wear which I have highlighted in the photos:
* **Neck/Fretboard:** Shows visible playing wear and lacquer wear along the maple fretboard, typical for a guitar of this age. The frets still have plenty of life left in them.
* **Body:** There is a notable cosmetic lacquer chip located at the very bottom edge of the guitar body (see photos).
* **Hardware/Finish:** Features superficial light scratches and surface marks near the output jack plate, alongside normal swirling, light dings, and minor player wear across the body.
* **Electronics:** All pots, switches, and factory humbuckers are fully functional.
### Shipping & Collection:
The guitar will be safely packed inside the included hard case and shipped via a secure, tracked UK courier. Local collection is also welcome from Woodley Nr Reading.
*Please review all pictures carefully to assess the cosmetic condition before buying. Feel free to message me with any questions or if you need a specific photo angle!*
