This is a 1980s Erlewine Automatic model in Cherry Sunburst. It was built in the Chushin Gakki factory in Matsumoku, Japan. The guitar has a flame maple top with a mahogany body and set-construction neck with a single humbucker and fixed bridge. It's said that less than 300 of these guitars were made. Mark Knopfler was one of the most notable guitarists who played these instruments! This example is #273, it is in fair condition. There's playwear throughout the body and neck with some notes choking out, especially around the 10th fret low E string. It does not include a case or gigbag.
1980's Erlewine Automatic Guitar Cherry Sunburst
Erlewine · #273
BrandErlewine
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.273
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID3134-C
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The Story
1980's Automatic Guitar Cherry Sunburst
The Specifications
As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
- Solidbody Electric Guitar
- Flame Maple Top
- Mahogany Body
- Set-Neck Construction
- Rosewood Fretboard
- 43mm Nut Width
- 22 Frets
- 6 lbs,15 oz.
- .820" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
- .920" Neck thickness at 12th Fret
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