Mako 1981 Exotec XK-4 Guitar Metallic Blue w/Original Case, Very Good

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This Mako Exotec XK-4 in Metallic Blue is in all original, very good condition with signs of honest use. It comes with the original case. The XK-4 is a double-cutaway solid-body electric with a 24.75" scale length, known for a slightly warmer, fuller low-mid response compared to Fender-scale instruments. 

The XK-4 features a thin-C neck profile on a rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and a 12" radius — a modern-feeling setup for bending and fast playing. The 24-fret count extends the upper register beyond what most vintage designs offer. The Matsumoko-made single-coil pickups are both original, reading 4.19k at the neck and 4.08k at the bridge — low-output, clear-sounding pickups in the classic single-coil range. All electronics are original: wiring, potentiometers, 3-way toggle switch, output jack, and control cavity cover. Hardware is likewise all original: Grover tuners, Stratocaster-style non-locking tremolo with original tremolo arm, chrome knobs, and metal saddles. The finish is original throughout.

There are no repairs, changes, or issues with this instrument. Frets are in very good condition. We set the guitar up here in the shop with the action at 2/32" on the 1st string and 2/32" on the 6th string at the 12th fret, strung with 9-42s. The original Matsumoko/Samick-made case is included and is in very good condition with no odor. 

SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: Metallic Blue
• Finish Original?: yes
• Finish Condition: good
• Weight: 6lbs 15oz
• Overall Length: 43"
• Nut Width: 1-5/8"
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2-1/16"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Neck Profile: thin C
• Neck Material: Exact factory wood specs are undocumented by official historical catalogs, but edge chips and expert evaluations on vintage units suggest a laminated or standard multi-ply/solid hardwood build (with some exposed grain resembling mahogany or denser Asian hardwoods, though opinions on exact species are mixed among vintage collectors).
• Inlay: dot
• Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .785"
• Neck Condition: very good
• Neck Repairs: none
• Neck Finish Original?: yes
• Tuner Brand And Model: Grover
• Tuners Original?: yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Tuner Condition: very good
• Tuner Screws Original?: yes
• Truss Rod Cover: yes
• Nut Material: bone
• Nut Repairs: none
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Fretboard Material: rosewood
• Fretboard Condition: excellent
• Fretboard Repairs: none
• Fret Condition: very good
• Fret Repairs: none
• Fret Count: 24
• Body Material: Same as neck
• Body Condition: very good
• Body Repairs: none
• Body Binding: none
• Body Depth/Thickness: 1-3/4"
• Bridge Brand: Stratocaster-style non-locking tremolo
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Tremolo Arm Original?: yes
• Bridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes
• Bridge Condition: very good
• Saddle Material: metal
• Saddles Original?: yes
• Switch Type: 3 way toggle
• Switch Condition: very good
• Switch Original?: yes
• Switch Tip Color: white
• Switch Tip Original?: ?
• Neck Pickup Brand: Matsumoko made single coil
• Neck Pickup Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Reading: 4.19k
• Neck Pickup Condition: very good
• Neck Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Cover Color: creme/chrome
• Bridge Pickup Brand: Matsumoko made single coil
• Bridge Pickup Original?: yes
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 4.08k
• Bridge Pickup Condition: very good
• Bridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Bridge Pickup Cover Color: creme/chrome
• Solders Original?: yes
• Wiring Original?: yes
• Control Cavity Cover Original?: yes
• Control Cavity Condition: very good
• Potentiometer Count: 2
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Potentiometer Condition: very good
• Output Jack Plate Color: chrome
• Output Jack Plate Condition: good
• Screws Original?: yes
• Output Jack Original?: yes
• Knob Color: chrome
• Knob Count: 2
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Knob Condition: very good
• Case Brand: Matumoko/Samic made
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: very good
• Case Smells?: none
• Documentation: none
• Accessories Included: none
• String Gauge: 9-42
• Smells?: none
• Neck Thickness At 9th Fret: .89"
• Nut Original?: yes
• Output Jack Plate Original?: yes

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