Recently I've bought a new electric guitar, and I'm looking for a
little info as to this model. Although I say "new", the guitar is from
1983. It's a Vantage guitar (although the name "Quest Manhattan" is
written on the headstock). It's a Matsumoku guitar (apparently this
Japanese factory is legendary, having made instruments for the likes
of Gibson).
Here's a picture of it:
http://www.matsumoku.org/models/vantage/catalogs/atak-manhattan/pg5.html
If you scroll down and slightly to the right, it's in the "Manhattan"
section, and it's the black one with M-3 BLK written underneath it
(mine is white, by the way, but it makes no difference).
Unfortunately, no one seems to be able to give me any further
information on this old girl. I've visited the Matsumoku.org site, but
it doesn't offer enough information. Does anyone know the answer to
these questions:
What's it's real name (I'm tired of going around calling it a
MatsumokuVantageQuestManhattan)?
Who plays it (i.e. famous/semi-famous/non-famous guitarists)?
Pros, cons (it sounds a bit like a cross between a Strat and a
Gibson)?
Any further background info/history?
How does it stack up against other guitars (i.e. low level to
professional level)?
Personal impressions (anyone else have one, share your opinions)?
I bought it for $124 Cad; deal or ripoff?
If anyone could give me any answers I would be very grateful,
Thanks.
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