Within the high-end Matsumoku acoutstics of the '80, the Elecord AE-100 can be considered as the flagship.
Only 200 of them are said to be produced in a 2 years time period.
Main characteristics are the cutaway jumbo body, the bridge and, obviously, the usual top class in materials and craftsmanship.
Full sound, very balanced with all the lows, mids and highs.
Flamed sycamore side and back, mahogany neck and spruce top are beautifully crafted.
Wood knobs is a prerogative of the FE and AE series.