Went to a lot of parties, happenings, concerts and jam sessions with it in the interim. My first 12string was an Aria jumbo, almost as big as me! Got it new in 1968, and sold it off as a case queen during a small downsizing fit more than twenty years later, in 1990. Sadly (Although I am inspired to look through old PR shots, just in case). Records so well.Ħ 12 months ago No picture.

I have a Ranger Six, use it all the time. A lot always for sale on eBay but the newer ones don't have as deep an amber color.ĥ 12 months ago Lovely Eko, Windsordave. You can get a reissue of these, readily available 'across the pond'. Never had the neck off or ever needing to be shimmed. The Oliviero Pigini company also made Vox guitars and basses in the same era, and this Eko has the same truss rod adjustment system (at the end of the neck) as the Vox Saturn Bass (VG, May, 2010).Ĥ 12 months ago I've been lucky with this one. The serial number is embossed on the neck plate. About vintage eko acoustic guitars that didn't have serial numbers. My first 'proper' guitar was an Eko Ranger 6 string - back in around 1980. And like their Vox counterparts both acoustic and electric, they had that the thick clear coat that always checked. The Vox labeled ones were equally kool, especialy the electric model. 3 12 months ago Those Eko 12s can be set up to be great players - one reason is they have a bolt on neck that you can shim. Takes 10 minutes to settle once taken out of its case, but then when put into good tune what a machine! Good for 40 more years. Drove it over to Martin Summer 2011 for its reconditioning, did the Tour, etc., when we were in NYC. Share with us a pic of your 12-string, electrics also welcome to the party! 2 12 months ago Beautiful EkO! This was my buy.1965 D12-35.įirst Model year, has an extra brace under the Top compared to following production.

The angle I shot it at doesn't show the finish cracks in the thick lacquer but they're part of it's charm.īeen a solid player and a survivor, given these guitars have a bolt-on neck. That time was the golden era of 'bummin' around Europe' and I toted it around parts of Europe providing entertainment and accompaniment for many an instant party on a train, a beach and many hotel rooms.

Looks brand new and to me, as lovely as the day I first saw it hanging in a small music store on guitar row in Barcelona. 1 12 months ago Just sent this pic off to a new friend as he wants to compare it to his from the same era.

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