A brand developed by Kyowa Shokai from the 70s to the early 80s, ARGUS! While the ARGUS brand was primarily known for copy models, this is the uniquely original THIN JAZZ MODEL, the’TJ-12′. It features a small body made of a special material called “Maple Lemonade” and a semi-hollow structure without f-holes, resulting in a distinct hollow guitar that is easy to play and resistant to feedback. Unusually for a hollow guitar, it has 24 frets, making it easy to play not only classic jazz but also driven lead tones. This is a rare item with a cult following. Be sure to try it out. There are overall scratches, dings, and signs of use. The truss rod works well and has plenty of room for adjustment in both the forward and reverse bow directions. The neck relief has been adjusted with the truss rod. It is straight for its age. It has been adjusted to be free of playing issues. The frets have been leveled. As a result, the height of the frets is slightly lower overall. [Replaced Parts] Jack, truss rod cover, back panel, nut, fine tuners, tuners, strap pins. Please Read Before Order. We are not acceptable for false declaration of prices and any other falsified information. As a result, orders will be fulfilled on a first-come first-served basis. We apologize for the inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding. Because of the time difference, please expect delay in response. [Condition]? The damages are described and shown with the pictures as much as possible, but we are not able to cover all of the damages on our items. The ranking of condition applies is only for the item itself and does not include the box, case, accessories. Your order will be canceled if we don’t hear from you. Priority has been given to photographing noticeable damage. There may be scratches or damage that could not be captured or fully depicted in the photos. The listed condition reflects the inspection done before the product was listed. In rare cases, changes in condition during the display period may be identified during the final inspection after the order is placed. In such cases, we will contact you. Accessories not shown in the images or mentioned in the product description are considered not included. “Original, ” “replacement parts, ” “repair history, ” etc. Are only listed if we can confirm them. If they are not mentioned, it means that such details could not be determined. If a case is included but there is no “original” labeling, it means the case is not the original one. Additionally, there may be signs of use or dirt. The listed weight is measured by our staff. Additionally, slight variations may occur depending on the equipment used for measurement. Guitars and basses equipped with active circuits require a battery. When they arrive, the battery may not be included. Additionally, if the battery is depleted, no sound will be produced. In that case, please make sure to prepare a new battery. The content is machine-translated from the information listed on KOMEHYO’s e-commerce website for Japan. It may not always be accurate and could differ from the original description. New: Brand new Rank S: Acquired from individual in not used condition. Rank A: Excellent condition. Rank B: Fair condition. There are some scratches, stains. Rank C: Obviously used. There are certain scratches, stains. [About US]? 100% Authentic Guarantee? Komehyo is the largest reseller of pre-owned luxury brand items in Japan. Our expert appraisers are highly experienced and we do not deal with fake/counterfeit products. [Anti-counterfeiting measures]? Komehyo is a member of the Association Against Counterfeit Product Distribution(AACD). AACD’s goal is to create a sound market for genuine brand products by eliminating counterfeit and fraudulent products from the market.