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The CT-410 Cutlass Tele 1970 Made Japan (MIJ) by Elk
The Elk CT-410 Cutlass Tele is a rare Japanese electric guitar from around 1970, made under the Elk brand a Japanese maker known for quirky, high-quality instruments and unique takes on Fender-style guitars.
This Tele-inspired solid-body features design twists like a hollowed-out back and often unique onboard electronics (some examples even had built-in fuzz), giving it both vintage character and collectible appeal.
Specs:
Brand/Model: Elk CT-410 Cutlass Tele (MIJ)
Era: Circa early 1970s (around 1970) – exact dating varies by example.
Origin: Made in Japan (Matsumoku built for Elk) after Elk outsourced production following a factory fire.
Body: Solid-body with unique rear cut-out (sometimes covered with foam/leather pad) for weight reduction and tone character.
Neck: Bolt-on maple neck (often with rosewood fretboard) and sometimes a zero fret.
Scale & Frets: Medium scale (~630 mm) and typically 22–23 frets including zero fret.
Pickups: Usually 2 single-coil pickups (Elk originals); some examples modified with different units.
Hardware: Tele/Jag-style bridge (some fully adjustable), vibrato unit, 3-way switch (varies).
Controls: Volume & Tone; pickup selector.
Weight: Around 3.5–4 kg (varies by build).
Unique Features: Hollowed body back, sometimes onboard fuzz (rare CT-410 examples).
Note: Because these guitars were often hand-finished and parts can vary (or be modified), exact specs may differ between individual instruments.
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