History HLP-Standard Emerald Blue LP-Style MIJ Fujigen (FGN) Limited Run Japan

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A limited-run Fujigen-built History single-cut featuring a chambered mahogany body, maple top, coil-splitting electronics, Gotoh hardware, and a striking Emerald Blue finish produced in a run of only twelve instruments.

2021 History HLP-Standard Emerald Blue — Made in Japan

Condition

Very good overall condition. The guitar shows only light signs of normal handling and use. The frets have minimal wear, the electronics function properly, and the truss rod operates as expected. The factory protective film is still on the control cavity covers.

There is a finish crack surrounding approximately three-quarters of the neck joint. Importantly, this crack is confined to the polyester finish and does not extend into the wood or structural neck joint itself. The neck joint has been carefully inspected and remains stable, with no movement, separation, tuning instability, or functional concern. The neck is straight, the truss rod functions properly, and the guitar plays as intended.

A thorough multi-point inspection and professional setup have been completed including truss rod adjustment, fretboard conditioning, accurate intonation, pickup height adjustment, hardware inspection, and fresh strings. A new set of 10-46 roundwound strings has been installed. Setup preferences can be adjusted prior to shipping at no additional cost.

Please inspect and test used/vintage items promptly upon delivery.

Specifications

Model: HLP-Standard
Weight: 8 lbs 15 oz
Case: Original History Padded Gig Bag
Nut width: 1.75 in
12th fret width: 2.08 in
1st fret depth: 0.82 in
12th fret depth: 0.95 in
Profile: C
Finish: Emerald Blue
Year: 2021
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Builder: Fujigen (FGN)
Limited Production: 12 instruments
Construction: Set Neck
Body: Chambered African Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck: African Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays: Trapezoid
Scale Length: 24.75 in
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Nut: Bone
Pickups: History Original Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split), 3-Way Toggle
Bridge: Gotoh Tune-o-Matic Style Bridge with Stop Tailpiece
Tuners: Gotoh Locking Tuners
Special Features: Fujigen Circle Fretting System (C.F.S.)
Serial Number: [Insert Serial Number]

Professor’s Notes

This is exactly the sort of instrument that makes the Japanese domestic market so compelling. The familiar single-cut formula is here, but every detail feels slightly more considered: the chambered body keeps it lively and responsive, the hardware is genuinely premium, and the overall execution has that unmistakable Fujigen sense of precision. Add the extremely limited Emerald Blue finish, and this becomes a rare, highly playable MIJ single-cut with a voice and identity all its own.

Description

Built by Fujigen for Shimamura Music's History brand, the HLP-Standard was part of the redesigned History Standard Series introduced in 2021. Rather than simply recreating a traditional single-cut recipe, History incorporated several modern refinements while preserving the feel and tonal character that players expect from the platform.

The foundation is a chambered African mahogany body paired with a maple top and set mahogany neck. The chambering helps reduce weight and adds a touch of openness and responsiveness without sacrificing the authority and sustain associated with a good single-cut design. At just under nine pounds, this example retains substantial feel while remaining comfortable for longer playing sessions.

Hardware and construction are equally well considered. Gotoh locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability, while Fujigen's Circle Fretting System (C.F.S.) helps improve note definition and intonation across the fingerboard. The neck features a comfortable medium C profile with substantial depth and a wider 1.75-inch nut width, creating a feel that balances vintage fullness with modern playability.

The factory humbuckers deliver clear, articulate output with enough power for modern applications while remaining responsive to picking dynamics and volume-control adjustments. Push-pull coil splitting expands the available tonal range, making the guitar surprisingly versatile beyond traditional dual-humbucker territory.

Perhaps most notable is the finish. Emerald Blue was produced as an extremely limited twelve-piece run for Shimamura Music, making examples uncommon even within Japan. Combined with the quality of Fujigen construction and the thoughtful specification package, it represents a distinctive alternative to more familiar single-cut offerings while retaining all of the characteristics that make the format enduringly popular.