The Zemaitis A24MF, handcrafted in Japan, is a modern interpretation of one of the most iconic guitar designs ever created. Built in 2020 by the renowned Japanese Zemaitis workshop, this instrument faithfully preserves the aesthetic and craftsmanship that made the original Tony Zemaitis guitars legendary while incorporating the precision and consistency of contemporary manufacturing.
The A24MF is an outstanding example of Japanese luthiery, offering premium construction, luxurious appointments, and exceptional tonal versatility.
The A24MF features a solid mahogany body topped with a beautifully carved maple cap, producing a balanced tonal foundation with warmth, sustain, and excellent articulation. The set mahogany neck is carved into a comfortable medium profile and fitted with a smooth rosewood fingerboard featuring 24 medium jumbo frets and the distinctive "Diamond" inlays that have become synonymous with the Zemaitis name. With its 25-inch scale length and 12-inch fingerboard radius, the guitar feels immediately familiar, providing effortless playability across the entire neck.
One of the model's defining features is its stunning engraved metal front plate. Inspired by the hand-engraved masterpieces created by Tony Zemaitis during the 1970s, the aluminium top gives the guitar its unmistakable appearance while adding structural rigidity and a subtle brightness to its tonal response. Complementing the engraved top is the beautifully engraved pearl headstock and matching truss rod cover, demonstrating the remarkable attention to detail that distinguishes every Japanese-built Zemaitis instrument.
Electronically, the A24MF is equipped with a pair of custom Dragon Classic humbuckers, controlled by independent volume and tone controls with a three-way selector switch. These pickups deliver a rich and dynamic voice, combining vintage-style warmth with impressive clarity and definition. Clean tones are full and articulate, while overdriven sounds exhibit excellent sustain, harmonic complexity, and focused midrange, making the guitar equally suited to blues, classic rock, jazz, fusion, and modern high-gain applications.
Hardware is of equally high quality, featuring a Tune-o-Matic bridge, stop tailpiece, and precision Gotoh locking tuners that provide excellent tuning stability and dependable performance. Every component reflects the meticulous standards for which Japanese guitar manufacturing has become internationally respected.
Produced in limited numbers, the 2020 Zemaitis A24MF represents the perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering. It captures the spirit of the original handmade Zemaitis guitars while offering the reliability expected from a contemporary professional instrument. Beautifully balanced, visually spectacular, and sonically versatile, the A24MF is far more than an eye-catching guitar—it is an inspiring musical instrument that stands comfortably alongside the finest high-end electric guitars available today and serves as a fitting tribute to one of guitar making's most influential names.