Reviewer	Herwig Scheck
Manufacturer	Asama
Model	?
Price	about $1,000

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Neck Type	unknown wood, neck-thru, 5-piece neck
Fingerboard	20 jumbo frets on rosewood neck
Body Type	wood unknown, 2 symmetrical wings
Finish	oiled
Pickup(s)	active EMG PJ setup + EMG active 2band equaliser
Controls	2 volume pots (one for each pickup)

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This is a late seventies - early eighties instrument that was originally with only a passive P-style pick-up of unknown origin. Amongst the many modifications made by me are : gold Schaller tuners, active EMG PJ pickups, and recently an active 2band equaliser, giving my pre-amp 18Volts to eat. I'm *really* satisfied with the instrument, though it's head is too heavy. the fingerboard is fast and small, much like a Ken Smith.

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Construction	75%
Playability	85%
Appearance	75%
Sound	90%
Value	70%
Overall	90%

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