It's in a natural finish with a slight tint, maybe age, maybe not but its pristine. The EMG pickups have an older decal on them that I'm guessing are 80's, I've never seen them before and I have EMG's that are pre-current design logos, so I know they're old. I believe it's pre-Samick and pre-Gibson that has a one piece flame maple body, a flame maple neck with an ebony fretboard and a Floyd Rose.

Hey all,My uncle has this Valley Arts Strat that he has had for many years and is basically unplaced for the most part. I reserve the right to cancel any bid at a any › ► ► ► Valley Arts Guitar Serial Numbers ► ► ► not looking to make money off of shipping. All shipping costs not spent on actual above costs will be refunded. Winning bidder pays all shipping, duties, handling costs, and insurance, the guitar will be shipped in the condition stated above. I recommend having it setup by a luthier when you receive it (because it hasn't been done in a while and I don't have time to do it). If you need additional photos, just email. I bought this one from the original owner, Mike McGuire's dentist when he lived in SoCal. Not sure where the other 3 ended up but Larry mentions in the video above that possibly Carlos Rios and Paul Jackson Jr (both VA endorses). Mike made 5 at that time and let Larry pick which one he wanted. The story goes that Larry loved the Martin 00 (thanks Scott!) but wanted Mike McGuire to build a guitar with the exact specs except with more body braces to make it more sturdy. made in 1984 and looks like it just came off the factory floor. Serial number (none, never in production, 1 of 5 made) :-)***ġ984 Valley Arts Guitars Larry Carlton Acoustic Larry starts talking about his guitar at appx 10:58.

***OK, I give up! Trying to start the video link to the moment Larry talks about the acoustic but it keeps starting at 12:38 in. Again, I will not be a victim of dishonest, fraudulent claims. Yes, my current pictures of all of my listings are older but show the EXACT, current condition of the guitar. I will let you see them and approved them so there is FULL DISCLOSURE. **NOTE 2: prior to sending payment, I will send NEW pictures of the guitar the day that I pack the guitar. I will not be a victim of dishonest, fraudulent claims. When you receive the guitar, simply LEAVE IT in the box in your house for a bit to let it acclimate (warm slowly) to the new climate. ALL shipping companies will NOT allow the claim for said 'severe cracks' so I will not accept returns based on 'checking'. *NOTE 1: Finish 'checking' (fine cracks in the lacquer commonly caused by changes in temperature and humidity) are not a reason for returning the guitar as damaged.

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