(Originally written by buissonDJ/translated from Audiofanzine FR)

Made in Japan from 1985 to 1995
22 frets, two humbuckers
Tune o matic
Tone and volume controls
Slim C neck

UTILIZATION

Very slim neck with a nice varnish.
Access to upper frets... It's a Les Paul but look at Gregor Hilden on You Tube, it seems he has no problem with it and what a tone!
Awesome ergonomics.
The sound depends on many things: pickups, amp, the guitarist himself, but this beast is ready to bite and to purr: the lutherie is perfect.

SOUNDS

This guitar is conceived for blues and rock but it's also good for hard rock with an adequate pair of humbuckers!!
Hand-wired tube amp.
Every single clean or crunch sound is possible with the adequate pickups... the adequate knob settings and effect pedals...
I love its warm and round mids... the accurate low-end for rhythm parts... The neck is good for this.

OVERALL OPINION

10 years.
I love the gold top which is the true color of the 50's.

I tested over 50 different models (Blade, Ibanez, Fender, Burny, Navigator ESP, etc.)
I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.