Orpheus Hollowbody w/ Gig Bag (Vintage - 1960s)

Here's a neat piece of vintage Japanese guitar history! This Orpheus hollowbody has a look all its own, with a beautiful red sunburst finish, double cutaway body, four F holes, and plenty of cool vintage details. It's equipped with a pair of beefy single coil pickups with a tone reminiscent of P90s, giving it a thicker voice than you'd typically expect from a traditional single coil. It also features a really interesting lever style pickup selector mounted on the upper bout. The selector has a somewhat Stratocaster like feel, but the overall layout is something you don't see every day, especially on a hollowbody guitar.

Orpheus was one of several import brands bringing Japanese made guitars to the US during the '60s and '70s. Many of these instruments had their own unique designs and features, and this one is a great example. Between the unusual electronics, bound body, and vintage styling, there's a lot to appreciate here.

A really fun vintage guitar for anyone who appreciates the more unusual side of Japanese guitar history. Includes a gig bag.