These appear in western catalogues, from 1982. Still a body shape edging towards a Strat but with several
unique or unusual features. Unlike the second series I have seen some though not many of these for sale.
A comparison of the specs
All models are 22 Medium Jumbo Frets,Tune O Matic style Bridge, 628mm (24.75") Scale 350mm (13.75") neck radius
| 1200 | 600 | 400 | |
| Body | Mahogany thick Ash top | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany Ash Top but Metallic Red is solid Mahogany |
| Neck | Maple and Mahogany Through Body | Maple and Mahogany Through Body | Solid Mahogany Set neck |
| Fretboard | Rosewood dot markers | Rosewood dot markers | Rosewood dot markers |
| Pickups | 2 Yamaha Alnico V Humbuckers | 2 Yamaha Alnico V Humbuckers | 2 Yamaha Alnico V Humbuckers |
| Controls | Speed dial type 2 volume (1 distortion Volume) 1 tone 1 distortion sensitivity 1 coil split 3 way switch and distortion off off switch | Speed dial type 2 volume (1 distortion Volume) 1 tone 1 distortion sensitivity with 1 coil split 3 way switch and distortion off off switch | Speed dial type 2 volume 2 tone with 1 coil split 3 way switch |
| Hardware | Chrome Plate | Chrome Plate | Chrome |
| Colours | Persimmon Red or Oilstain | Jade Green or Chestnut | Metallic Red or Oilstain |
Other Features
The 1200 and 600 have a built in battery powered distortion unit. The jack socket doubles as a power socket for this.
the 1200 and 600 have a brass nut and brass bridge saddles
the 1200 and 400 have side mounted jacks the 400 is front mounted.
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