1970s Kasuga (Japan) Les Paul-Style Electric Guitar (Upgraded)




Overview: This cool old "black beauty" Les Paul copy is Japanese-made and branded Kasuga at the headstock. We've had a whole bunch of these through the shop over the years and this one has already had some good upgrades that these usually need -- some work to the wiring done and fancier tuners and bridge installed. It's a good player and has a good, aggressive, mids-forward sound that's fun to push amps with. It, of course, looks killer, too, and has the appropriate amount of too-many-layers of binding and extra trim.


Repairs included: Sarah gave this a fret level/dress and Max set it up. It's playing spot-on and ready to serve.

  • Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz
  • Scale length: 24 5/8"
  • Nut width: 1 11/16"
  • Neck shape: medium C
  • Board radius: 10"
  • Depth at first fret: 57/64"
  • Depth at seventh fret: 59/64"
  • Body width: 12 7/8"
  • Body depth: 1 3/4"
  • Body wood: ply (1/8" layers) with curved, pressed top
  • Bridge: upgraded adjustable
  • Fretboard: rosewood
  • Neck wood: maple
  • Pickups: 2x humbucker
  • Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
  • String gauges: 46w-10"
  • Truss rod: adjustable
  • Neck relief: straight
  • Fret style: medium/lower

Condition notes: The tuners and bridge are replacements (big upgrades) and the wiring has been gone-through as well. It shows mild-medium wear and tear throughout the finish and wear to the metal hardware here and there. 


It comes with: Sorry, no case.


Consignor tag: GRWC


















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