VG KTR-ES STD Block '67, iced tea burst, made in Japan 2016. VG is the 'other half' of the Crews Maniac Sound brand, covering flat top acoustic guitars and arched top electric models like this absolute stunner. They're built in limited runs by the iconic Terada factory, the folks behind Gretsch's high end Pro Series models for the last couple of decades, as well as some iconic Orville and Epiphone guitars back in the day. The KTR-ES model is based on the famed Gibson ES-335, but with a few little twists. First up, they use a 3-ply spruce/maple/spruce combo for the centre block, which adds some low end focus to the tone. The tonewoods on board are very carefully selected: African mahogany and Indian rosewood for the neck, 5-ply North American rock maple for the body; all tasty choices. This particular example gets the cute late-60s style mini block inlays and naturally aged chrome hardware, which ties in well with the gorgeous warm burst finish. It's a classy iced tea hue, and topped with a 'cloudy lacquer' nitro topcoat, which sits somewhere between satin and gloss and catches the light beautifully. The KTR Original pickups are excellent too: clear and open on the top end, with a woody, complex midrange and a plump, assured but understated  bass response. This will seriously scare guitars from USA at thrice the price, so if you're up for a very juicy semi-hollow, this will surely deliver the goods. VG= voluptuously gorgeous.

Model: VG KTR Standard Block '67
Made: Japan, 2016, Terada Gakki factory
Serial: 16050973
Finish: iced tea burst, gloss nitro topcoat
Body: semi-hollow, 5-ply maple top/back/sides, 3-ply spruce/maple centre block, 44m depth, 410mm across
Neck: African mahogany, rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 15.75" radius, slim 60s shape, 44mm nut
Weight: 3.595kg
Mods: tuners replaced
Pickups: KTR Original PAF-style humbucker x2
Accessories: basic non-original hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end and front around some of the posts, as well as some small filled holes and surface scratches on the back from when the tuners were changed. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has very minor scuffs on the horns, neck join and elbow area, no major marks. The sides have minor dimples in the elbow area and light scuffs near the knobs. The front has minor scuffs around the knobs and jack and some minor rub wear in the elbow area, as well as play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only