Ibanez Starfield Altair 420TK Japan MIJ Fuji-Gen + Case Rare Unique Massive Teak Lipstick 90s

From my collection is a rare vintage 1993 Starfield Altair Classic 420TK in excellent collectors condition.

This guitar was built in the famous Fuji-gen Japan factory where quality Fender and Ibanez guitars were also made.

The Starfield brand was launched by Ibanez (Hoshino Gakki)in the early 1990s as a premium high-quality guitar brand in an attempt to compete with Fender USA using superb craftsmanship and top-quality components. Starfield instruments were built for only 3 to 4 years until 1994. Starfield instruments have an excellent reputation and are now hard to find, asthere aren’t many of these instruments in existence.

The body of this Starfield Altair has a natural satin finish over a two piece solid Teak body (a luxurious timber).It is equipped with two Lipstick single-coil pickups, a two pointbrass vibrato system, withfully gold-plated hardware. The tone is direct, chiming and clear, with a percussive bass and a shimmering treble. The neck pickup in incredible. A very cool styling with slick curves, reminiscent of a Maton Mastersound or Danelectro. A very cool little slice of MIJ history.
Serial: F302228
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 648mm scale (Fender), 42mm nut, 12" radius, Wizard III shape.Weight: 3.8kg. A quality hard case is included.

Neck is perfectly straight, frets are in good condition, Low Playing Easy Action. No breaks, issues or repairs. Fretboard is clean and oiled, frets polished. The guitar has new strings and has been given a professional setup, and is stage ready.

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