Minister Combo Hollowbody 1968/69 - Cherry Red

This 1968/69 Minister Combo hollowbody is a genuinely rare find, 100% original and in excellent working order. Styled after Mosrite's Combo body shape, it's got deep double-cutaway horns and a vibrant Cherry Red finish.
 
The original dual-blade humbuckers are still in place, with smooth sustain and a punchy midrange, and since they use continuous blades rather than individual pole pieces, string bends stay even across the board. Wiring, pots and the selector switch are all original and fully functional.
 
The original Bigsby-style roller tremolo and adjustable roller bridge are still in place, along with its original multi-ply black pickguard and vintage knobs with clear indicator caps. Everything shows light, honest patina for its age. The neck is straight and stable.
Minister guitars were built by the Maruyama factory in Japan in the late 1960s, associated with Firstman, the renamed importer that handled licensed Mosrite distribution at the time. Collector lore has them assembled from parts-bin stock including Firstman hollowbody shells, Kurokumo necks and Teisco hardware, though that detail isn't independently documented.
 
Features
Model: Minister Combo Hollowbody
Origin: Japan
Year: 1968/1969
Serial: 3104315
Body: Semi-hollow, double-cutaway
Pickups: 2x original dual-blade humbuckers
Controls: Volume, tone, 3-way selector switch
Tremolo: Bigsby-style roller tremolo, adjustable roller bridge
Pickguard: Multi-ply black
Finish: Cherry Red
Condition: 100% original, fully functional
 
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