Skip to product information
1 of 9
Photos shown are of the product on hand.

✔ One-off professionally tested preloved item. Warranty included.

1998 Samick Artist Series HJ- 650 Left-Handed Archtop Jazzbox Electric Guitar (Upgraded Pickup)

In great condition with very minor cosmetic wear

Regular price $700.00 AUD
Regular price Sale price $700.00 AUD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
View full details

Important Information

+ No accessories included (case, power supply etc).

Built during the golden era of Korean guitar manufacturing, this Artist Series Edition hollow body (also known as the "Wabash" model) offers classic Gibson L-5 styling and performance without breaking the bank!

It was apart of a limited series made between 1995 and 2001 - Finding one of these in a true factory left-handed configuration is incredibly difficult today.

Tonally it is smooth, warm and full-bodied with impressive depth. Rocking upgraded pickups and gorgeous pearloid/ abalone split-block inlays, This guitar would light up any smoky jazz bar or bring the vibe home to your living room. 

BRAND: Samick Music Corporation

BARCODE/UPC:

Serial Number: S98113385

Year November, 1998
Made in Korea
Finish Natural
Scale Length 25.5"
Body Material Laminated Maple arched top, back and sides
Body Dimensions 12 3/4" upper bout, 10 3/8" waist, 3 7/8" depth
Binding Triple-ply body, neck and headstock, single-ply f-holes
Neck Material Maple
Construction Set-neck
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Fret Count 20 frets with pearloid/abalone split inlay blocks and artist logo
Pickup Configuration HH
Pickups Origial stock custom-designed humbucker on neck. Middle is replaced with an '80s EMG humbucker
Controls 2 volume knobs, 2 tone knobs, 3-way toggle switch
Bridge Rosewood bridge with Harp tailpiece
Hardware Finish Gold

Shipping Info

Southside Guitars offers FREE standard Australia-wide shipping for orders over $199 and below 5kg. There is also an express option at the check out for most items. Guitars above $2,000 in value ship via courier for free Australia-wide.

Preloved items typically ship same day or within 72 hours.

Condition & Warranty

All of our preloved guitars and stringed instruments have been thoroughly inspected and tested by our experts. Each guitar comes with a standard set-up that most players would feel comfortable with. If you'd like to book your new guitar or stringed instrument in for a custom set-up with our highly-experienced technicians, please call (07) 3392 6888, or email admin@southsideguitars.com.au to organise with our team after completing purchase.

Note that set-ups and servicing are subject to our Guitar & Instrument Servicing & Repairs price list. Including a set up or any other servicing with your guitar purchase may move the shipping date out to 7 business days following purchase to allow our technicians to give your new instrument the time and love it deserves.

Each item comes with a 3-month electrical warranty and a 6-month structural warranty, excluding accidental damage, misuse or broken strings. Click here to view our full refund policy.