The Tak Matsumoto DC Standard Plus Top custom guitar was released by Epiphone. The finishing sealer is Polyurethane. Its color is Cherry. It has the Zebra-Coil Gibson U.S.A. BurstBucker™ 3 (Alnico II) pickups installed in bridge postition. The Zebra-Coil Gibson U.S.A. BurstBucker™ 2 (Alnico II) pickups are installed in the neck position.

Trivia

For Gibson Lovers that love quality as a lower price. I have to admit that the specs can't compare with the original Gibsons. Still the fireish cherry color and nice humbuckers give this guitar its very special treat.

Hardware Specs

Finish
Sealer	Polyurethane
Color	Cherry

Body
Top	AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Back	AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Binding	Black
Adhesive	Premium Titebond

Headstock
Inlay
Logo	Classic '60s era Mother-of-pearl "Ephiphone" Logo Featuring "Tak Matsumoto Model" in Gold Letters
Truss Rod Cover	Black/White Plastic
Angle

Pickups
Bridge Position	Zebra-Coil Gibson U.S.A. BurstBucker™ 3 (Alnico II)
Neck Position	Zebra-Coil Gibson U.S.A. BurstBucker™ 2 (Alnico II)

Neck
Species	Mahogany
Style
Truss Rod	Standard
Joint Angle
Adhesive	Premium Titebond

Tuners
Model	Vintage-style with "Tulip" Buttons
Tuning Ratio	14:1
Plating	Nickel

Electronics
Potentiometers	2 Volume Controls, 1 Master Tone Control
Toggle Switch	3-way Pickup Selector with Amber Cap
Output Jack	Traditional 1/4"

Neck Fit
Joint	Mortise & Tenon
Adhesive	Premium Titebond
Joint-Angle Tolerance	+/- .015"

Bridge
Bridge Type	LockTone™ Tune-o-matic
Brigde Plating	Nickel

Tailpiece
Tail Type	LockTone™ Stopbar
Tail Plating	Nickel

Fingerboard
Fingerboard Species	Rosewood
Radius
Binding	Black
Inlay
Nut/E.O.B
Other

Nut
Material	PVC
Width	1.68"
Slots

Hardware
Knobs	Gold Top Hat with Metal Pointers
Toogle Switch Washer	Cream with Gold Silkscreen
Pickup Mounting Rings	Cream
Control Plate Cover
String	010 - .046, Swedish Steel "hex" Core
Strap Buttons	Epiphone StrapLocks