-made in Japan by CF Martin & Co. which purchased the Vega Company in the 1970's
-the concensus seems to be that these were most likely made in the Kasuga Gakki factory
-solid German spruce top
-solid mahogany back and sides
-one piece mahogany neck with East Indian rosewood fingerboard
-original Kolb tuners
-1 11/16" bone nut
-ebony head plate with inlaid pearl logo and star inlays
-rosewood bridge with bone saddle
-all original and in excellent condition
-nice low action and fantastic sound
-heavy duty case