My Humble Contribution

[nikkij]

Hey y'all - here is my humble contribution to the collective OSG quiver: a Tomson "Splendor Series" Special Model - a.k.a. an early-1970s knockoff of a Fender Mustang.

It's chipped, it's corroded, it's rusty, and the action is approximately 3" high, and probably my favourite tremolo system of all time - despite its jankiness. Absolutely my favourite guitar to play.

I don't know much (if anything) about Tomson as a brand, or about this model in particular - if anyone has any fun facts or cool stories about Tomsons, I'd love to hear them. And if you own one, post pics!

[marqueemoon]

Freedom of expression! That’s pretty cool.

[MattK]

Heh! Yeah that's a budget Suzuki line (maybe Japanese domestic?) from the 70s. Awesome fun. The combination of a Mustang body and a Gibson scale neck makes it longer than a Strat, which is weird. I got one a few years ago in much worse shape than that, but after some remedial work on the neck joint it came up pretty well.

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[Pacafeliz]

Oh i used to have one, but it was branded Vision. Had been refinished and thurstonized with a 3rd pickup.
It was pretty cool.



Dunno what happened to it, but I guess i sold it.

[Kinx]

Woow, that vibrato looks cool! reminds me of Musimas and Hofners from the 60s.

[RumorsOFsurF]

I have never seen one of those! I dig that trem system. Have you tried adjusting the trussrod or neck shims? Could help with the high action.