{"product_id":"mako-1981-exotec-xk-4-guitar-metallic-blue-w-original-case-very-good","title":"Mako 1981 Exotec XK-4 Guitar Metallic Blue w\/Original Case, Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Metallic Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 6lbs 15oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 43\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2-1\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: thin C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .785\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Grover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: Same as neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Stratocaster-style non-locking tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Arm Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 3 way toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Matsumoko made single coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 4.19k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: creme\/chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Matsumoko made single coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 4.08k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: creme\/chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScrews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Matumoko\/Samic made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 9-42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 9th Fret: .89\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our 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