A fascinating example from Melbourne musical instrument manufacturing history! Rose Morris, a musical instrument wholesaler originally established in London, can trace its routes back to the 1920s. Since bough out by Yamaha Japan in 1984 and becoming Yamaha Music Australia, the Rose Music brand has a special history as being responsible for the creation of Goldentone which saw wide use throughout the 1960s. After separating from the London branch, Rose Morris became known as Rose Music. As a result around this time period, Rose Music were importing a range of electric guitars and small amplifiers from Japan. Sold under the name 'RM Tempo' this example appears to bear a passing resemblance to similar Yamaha hollow body models at the time, and was most likely made at the Matsumoku factory. The Tempo name had wide distribution internationally, with Australian examples specifically referencing Rose Music. Appears to be a fully hollow construction with two humbucker sized pickups and a VVTT configuration. This example appears to be missing its pickguard. The spring in the tremolo system has been replaced. Has quite a present unplugged sound with a nice low output brightness to the pickups. Cosmetic condition is good for its age with play wear present throughout as well as minor dings and scratches. Hardware and electronics are fully functional, and is playing with a medium action. Includes a period-correct case.
