2007 First Act Volkswagen GarageMaster Electric Guitar
My friend Andy bought this guitar used a few years ago and, at the time, I gave it the "glorified setup" it needed to be a player. It's come back just the same and is just as quirky and fun as it was then.
This one's a 2007 but these debuted in 2006 as an accessory that came with various VW vehicles. It has an onboard preamp that, when turned-on, lets you plug this into the AUX input on your car and use the car's stereo like an amp. It's got a drive setting and a cleaner setting and, well -- it's fun! My wireless jack was playing minor havoc (high squeal if you listen closely) with the sound of the preamp in the demo but it works as-normal with an as-normal cable.
Features include fun retro styling, brighter (old-fashioned) Alnico-magnet humbuckers, said preamp, decent tuners, a poplar body, and good looks. Also... if you're a VW completist... welcome to the house, folks!
Repairs included: (previously) a fret level/dress, setup, and minor adjustments.
Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz
Scale length: 25 1/2"
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Neck shape: slim C/D
Board radius: 16"
Body width: 12 3/4"
Body depth: 1 5/8"
Body wood: poplar
Bridge: TOM-style
Fretboard: rosewood
Neck wood: maple or similar
Pickups: 2x humbuckers
Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 46w-10
Truss rod: adjustable
Neck relief: straight
Fret style: medium
Condition notes: the paint has faded to tan here and there with rubbed-up (brighter) edging. It has minor scratching/playwear in the body as you might expect but is overall in good order.
It comes with: a gigbag.
Consignor tag: AL
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