Argus Les Paul Custom Model Argus is a brand name of Kyowa Shokai is distributing. This brand is still available but only for replacement guitar parts now. Kyowa shokai (it is a whole seller here) distributed many guitar brands such as Gallan, Fresher and Camel. Argus brand is top model of these brands. I have heard that this brand was produced by Mr. Shiino (who is founder of Vestax and ESP, produced H.S. Anderson ). I could imagine. Argus is very good quality and specification even compare with Gibson original. I've been looking for the Argus guitar for a long time. This is first one but very regretfully not original PUs are on. Well, I would put Gibson Classic 57 PUs on soon. Anyway, it is very good tone guitar. I guess this guitar was made by Terada, in case of Mr. Shiino involved. I have several guitars which Mr. Shiino produced. But most of his high quality guitar were made by Terada. A few my clients knew the "Argus","H.S. Anderson" and "Vesta Graham" guitars. They are all asking me to look for specific model. I would say this is real JV guitar !!! |
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Comments from Music-Trade.co.jp
Body Material | Maho 2P Maho 2-Top |
Neck Material | Maho 1P |
Weight (Kg) | 4.38Kg |
PU | Currently ??? |
Condition | Mint- |
Estimated shipping weight | 8@Kg |
Brand or Manufacturer | Argus |
Model | AL Custom |
Serial Number | None |
Product Year (Estimated) | 1979-81 |
Body Color | Black |
Price | N.F.S |
Specifications (MFG catalog)
Guitar Carte
Code : 80021251