The PE series was an attempt to modernise the Les Paul shape and style and the Matsumoku factory put a lot of effort into making these to the best quality possible. Made in Japan in early 1982, the PE-R100 was the highest end iteration of the PE series model offered at the time.
Weighs 4.1kg's and the catalog indicates that it's made with a mahogany body sandwiched between a carved maple top and back, 24 fret striped ebony fingerboard (triple triangle inlays) and a slim mahogany neck with two maple stripes up the back.
The original MMK-75 humbuckers (only used in the highest end Matsumoku guitars) sound great and are controlled by 2 volume and two tone knob, a three-way selector and a pair of "dual sound" mini toggles.
Good vintage condition as pictured with only basic signs of wear for a 40 year old guitar including some cosmetic ships and dings. The neck is straight and the frets are shiny and play smoothly with some light pitting/playwear.
