Fujigen
In 1976 the models Greco Super Sounds arrived and engraved Maxon EXCEL pickups on SE models were released. For many guitar players they were the highest-end pickups for SE models. In our opinion, earlier models of Maxon single pickups (Silver) were as good (even better) as Maxon EXCEL pickups. A higher quality model (SE-800) was included in the catalogue, and the highest model was the SE-1000. There were still transitional models as the SE-500 and the SE-600. All these models include pickups PU-100.
In 1977 and 1978, the model SE-700 (Early Sixties), with a typical 70´s style headstock, includes pickups PU-119 (model 31276). On the contrary the models SE-500 (Super Sounds) and SE-600 (Sparkle Sound) still have PU-100. Two highest quality models were included in the catalogue: SE-1000 (with pickups PU-119) and SE-1200. Models SE-800 (with pickups PU-119), SE-1000 and SE-1200 have 60´s style headstock.
In 1979 the SE-600 changed their pickups for PU-119 and two lower end models, SE-450 (Spacey Sound) and SE-380, are included with PU-100 pickups. The rest of the models had the same characteristics.
Regarding the woods, the bodies were usually made from Japanese Ash, called “sen” in Japan. Necks made of maple, and fretboards of maple and rosewood.
All of these guitars have a very nice vintage tone, warm, clean, like a 50’s and 60´s Strats tone.
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quality made guitars is a occupation to be proud of especially if they sound better than the original