Guitar-George-Essen, Germany

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574 thoughts on “Guitar-George-Essen, Germany”

  1. **Framus Info. wanted**
    Steve

    I’m looking for date/value on a Framus 6-string.

    Model #: 5h-50 or SL-50 or SH-50
    Serial #: 22588
    Stamped in blue: EX 67D

    Sunburst, arch back

    Any help?!?!!

  2. Framus Zenith model any info?
    john henry

    Hi

    Does anyone have any info on the Zenith Model guitars, which I believe were made in the 1960,s by Framus. They were sold here in the UK, and badged with the retailer name, rather like Hofner with Selmer. This one’s from a company in Leytonstone, in East London.

    I’ve just acquired a very nice 60’s "F" hole archtop, with what looks like a factory fitted neck pick up, which works perfectly.Bound neck and body with the full block markers on fret 5,7,9,12. Not 3. Has the typical framus headstock shape and is in very good condtion for its age.

    If anyone has any info on this rather pleasant old guitar, please let me know

    john Henry

      1. Re: Framus Zenith model any info?
        Trevor Durrant

        : : Hi

        : : Does anyone have any info on the Zenith Model guitars, which I believe were made in the 1960,s by Framus. They were sold here in the UK, and badged with the retailer name, rather like Hofner with Selmer. This one’s from a company in Leytonstone, in East London.

        : : I’ve just acquired a very nice 60’s "F" hole archtop, with what looks like a factory fitted neck pick up, which works perfectly.Bound neck and body with the full block markers on fret 5,7,9,12. Not 3. Has the typical framus headstock shape and is in very good condtion for its age.

        : : If anyone has any info on this rather pleasant old guitar, please let me know

        : :
        : : john Henry

        I have just purchased a single cutaway non pickup archtop and would love to know what you know

        Regards
        Trevor

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... King Smith
        King Smith

        : Hi

        : Does anyone have any info on the Zenith Model guitars, which I believe were made in the 1960,s by Framus. They were sold here in the UK, and badged with the retailer name, rather like Hofner with Selmer. This one’s from a company in Leytonstone, in East London.

        : I’ve just acquired a very nice 60’s "F" hole archtop, with what looks like a factory fitted neck pick up, which works perfectly.Bound neck and body with the full block markers on fret 5,7,9,12. Not 3. Has the typical framus headstock shape and is in very good condtion for its age.

        : If anyone has any info on this rather pleasant old guitar, please let me know

        :
        : john Henry

  3. ALOSA
    Arjen Ehlers

    I am looking for information about ALOSA guitars(GERMANY), Alosa or Standard on headstock or tailpiece>
    I am also interested in a real guitar/parts/anything concerning Alois Sandner
    Thanks,
    Arjen

    1. Re: Levin Guitar modell 113
      Kamil Szklarski

      Hello again Guitarlovers!
      I just wanted to give note, that I´ve sold the LEVIN-Guitar.
      So please do not give me offers anymore. Thanks and keep on rocking!!!!

  4. Levin Guitar modell 113
    Kamil Szklarski

    Hello Guitarfolks!
    I have a Original 42years old "AB HERMAN CARSLON LEVIN(model 113)" Göteborg,made in Sweden fo sale!! It is in a very good condition.
    If anyone`s interested to purchase it, send me a mail: [email protected]

  5. Levin Guitar modell 113
    Kamil Szklarski

    Hello Guitarfolks!
    I have a Original 42years old "AB HERMAN CARSLON LEVIN(model 113)" Göteborg,made in Sweden fo sale!! It is in a very good condition.
    If anyone`s interested to purchase it, send me a mail: [email protected]

    1. Re: Levin Guitar modell 113
      veico

      how much do you want?
      : I have a Original 42years old "AB HERMAN CARSLON LEVIN(model 113)" Göteborg,made in Sweden fo sale!! It is in a very good condition.
      : If anyone`s interested to purchase it, send me a mail: [email protected]

    1. Re: Defil E-Guitar
      Jean Chasseur

      Ups, die Meldung glatt vergessen …
      Schau mal nach unter http://www.meatexz.com/cheesyguitar
      Ist zwar nicht das Gelbe vom Ei, aber wenn man überhaupt Infos über Vintage"Ost"gitarren haben möchte, dann ist das ein Ausgangspunkt. Denke, daß Du dann versuchen musst, eine der dort angegebenen Leute aus Polen zu kontaktieren.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Wilm Wilmink
      Wilm Wilmink

      Kennt sich jemand mit Defil E-Gitarren aus ?
      Die Marke kommt aus Polen !
      Ich habe eine Halbakustik E-Gitarre dieser Marke bei E-Bay ersteigert,
      solche werden von Gibson gebaut, mit F-Loch und innen hohl !
      Wo finde ich Fotos und Informationen ?

      1. Defil
        Jakob Bollhalder

        Hallo
        Ich habe eine alte Erfolg Jazzgitarre ersteigert. Positiv: schön gearbeitet, kräftig er Gypsi Sound. Negativ: der Hals ist ein Prügel so fett und Krummenacher, leider nicht Einstellungen da kein Trussrod

  6. eko 700 v4 parts
    Frank

    hallo,
    Im looking for parts of a Eko 700 v4!
    Icould use the neck,the bridge and the tremolo-unit…
    May be you can help……….thanks
    Frank

  7. Kent 12 string acoustical
    Johnny Stone

    I have a Kent 12 string acoustical that I am trying to find any info on. The only words on it anywhere are Kent written in script inside the guitar and a small tag on the back up at the top of the guitar that says Italy. Anyone know anything about this one?

    Thanks,
    Johnny

    1. I need help ID'ng a vintage EKO electric hollowbody
      roger

      : http://www.fetishguitars.com/index/eko_index.html

      I have an EKO Guitar (electric hollowbody) that I would like some info on. I have not been able to find a picture of it in any of the gallerys. It has the pickup selector switches (push button) on the top right rear, and a volume and tone knobs on bottom below strings. There is a paper inside the body, I can clearley see what appears to be a serial # on the bottom of the paper, a # on top could be a model #, it is # 200. It is signed, but I can not read any of it because it is written in Italian.? If anybody can help me ID this Guitar, I would appreciate it, thanks, Roger.

      1. Re: EKO Ranger XII
        henri ankoné

        : I have a 1967 EKO ranger XII acoustic and am looking for another one and would like to know the cost.

        : I got a 1967 Eko Ranger XII since 1968 and i’m considering selling it.

    2. Re: for EKO info try here
      cg

      I have a eko double neck acoustic guitar that i am trying to find info on and cant seem to bring up any doublenecks that eko has made, can anyone point me in the right direction

  8. Help. Levin model 320 unknown age
    Eric Arndt

    I have a Levin model 320 archtop with an original DeArmond "Rhythm Chief" model 1000. I can’t find a serial# any place on or in it. I would really appreciate any help on info about dating this beautiful guitar. It’s natural color’d with a bellplate that reads Levin 1900 on it. Thank You.

  9. Gretsch/Höfner
    Helmut Schickert

    hallo George,
    bin durch Zufall auf deine Homepage gelangt. Schön, dass es dich noch gibt. Wir haben vor Jahren schon mal das eine oder andere Teil gehandelt.

    Frage:
    Was hast du mir Originales an Gretsch Gitarren und Höfner Beatles Bass ( Baujahr jeweils aus den Sechzigern ) anzubieten ?

    Vielen Dank für kurzfristige Nachricht.

    Gruß Helmut

  10. EKO D 60 12 P.P.
    Florian

    Hello,

    i own a EKO 12 String D 60 just a few days.
    Does anyone know when this series was built and what features it has?
    I think its a solid top and solid back and sides too! Top is spruce and sides and back are a kind of tiger maple…

    Thanks for Answers…

    Florian

    1. Re: framus acoustic serial trail help
      ellie

      : just fell into a framus out of the blue.
      : looks like model 5/94 or is that 5194?
      : s.n. 51572
      : cool archback that throws warmth.
      : anyone got a line on its age?
      : thanks!

      I think this is the Framus Gaucho model Mahogany sides and spruce top one went for 80 dollars recently the age is usually donated by a number followed by a letter like 71b is 1971 february

    2. Re: just brought a framus acoustic guitar
      David Woodruff

      : just fell into a framus out of the blue.
      : looks like model 5/94 or is that 5194?
      : s.n. 51572
      : cool archback that throws warmth.
      : anyone got a line on its age?
      : thanks!
      I just brought a framus acoustic guitar. I think it might be a collector’s item. The model number is 74A 05301 and the serial number is 001121. Can you tell what it is worth and how old is it? Thanks Woody

      1. Re: just brought a framus acoustic guitar
        tricky

        : : just fell into a framus out of the blue.
        : : looks like model 5/94 or is that 5194?
        : : s.n. 51572
        : : cool archback that throws warmth.
        : : anyone got a line on its age?
        : : thanks!
        : I just brought a framus acoustic guitar. I think it might be a collector’s item. The model number is 74A 05301 and the serial number is 001121. Can you tell what it is worth and how old is it? Thanks Woody

        It’s a January 1974 model. Yhere doesn’t appear to be any nmodel info in your message.

        1. Re: just brought a framus acoustic guitar
          Martin

          : : : just fell into a framus out of the blue.
          : : : looks like model 5/94 or is that 5194?
          : : : s.n. 51572
          : : : cool archback that throws warmth.
          : : : anyone got a line on its age?
          : : : thanks!
          : : I just brought a framus acoustic guitar. I think it might be a collector’s item. The model number is 74A 05301 and the serial number is 001121. Can you tell what it is worth and how old is it? Thanks Woody

          :
          : It’s a January 1974 model. Yhere doesn’t appear to be any nmodel info in your message.

          I think if it’s an acoustic guitar that it is the Framus Goucho model the model 5/94 that is

          1. Re: just brought a framus acoustic guitar
            ben

            I’m in the middle of getting one of these back into shape. – a November 62. I really like the thick neck. The one I’m working on lost its pickguard somewhere along the line – I’d like it to look as original as possible – does anyone have any close up pictures or tracings of the pickguard.

        2. Re: just brought a framus acoustic guitar
          Martin

          : : : just fell into a framus out of the blue.
          : : : looks like model 5/94 or is that 5194?
          : : : s.n. 51572
          : : : cool archback that throws warmth.
          : : : anyone got a line on its age?
          : : : thanks!
          : : I just brought a framus acoustic guitar. I think it might be a collector’s item. The model number is 74A 05301 and the serial number is 001121. Can you tell what it is worth and how old is it? Thanks Woody

          :
          : It’s a January 1974 model. Yhere doesn’t appear to be any nmodel info in your message.

          I think if it’s an acoustic guitar that it is the Framus Goucho model

    3. need help to identify a Levin Steelstring acoustic guitarr...
      Jeppovic

      Hi – I just got an old Levin guitarr with a weird serial: 248933 and than there´s a gap between the last to digits 19.

      Anybody know the year or where I could get some help with this?

      Thanks

      Jeppovic
      [email protected]

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... vernallis
      vernallis

      just fell into a framus out of the blue.
      looks like model 5/94 or is that 5194?
      s.n. 51572
      cool archback that throws warmth.
      anyone got a line on its age?
      thanks!

      1. Looking For Info on Framus Gaucho Guitar
        Mark Zee

        I am considering repairs to a Framus Gaucho Guitar that has belonged to my bride for the past 40+ years. The neck I believe is a “bolt-on” mahogany without a truss rod. It has always, despite a set up that has brought the action at the nut as low as possible, results in 1/4″+ at the 12th fret. Since I don’t think the original neck can be straightened, I’d like to have a luthier replace the neck. Any opinions on whether the work would devalue the guitar and whether the work is possible ? Mostly a sentimental endeavor but with the intent of making the guitar a playable piece. It still has great sound and is in overall better than average condition.
        Label inside reads a follows (typical Framus Bavarian Werks)
        Gaucho 5/194
        Ser. No. 23813 69E
        In addition, rubber-stamped on label to right of the serial number, approximately 1/2″ tall, black Block letters “EX”. Anyone know what that might indicate?

        Thanks for the help, Mark Zee

      2. Framus 74A 05301 S/N 102450
        GL

        Can anyone out there date this guitar for me or provide any info? I bought it an auction but know much about Framus. Sunburst finish, moustache-bridge, thin neck, and has a great warm-full tone.

  11. NEED HELP WITH ANY INFO FOR A 1920'S KAY KRAFT MANDOLIN
    ANTHONY MILLARD

    JUST BAUGHT IT ON E-BAY AND WANT TO KNOW IF I DID OK ON THE PRICE,
    WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW ANY HISTORY ASWELL THANKS!

  12. NEED HELP WITH ANY INFO FOR A 1920'S KAY KRAFT
    ANTHONY MILLARD

    JUST BAUGHT IT ON E-BAY AND WANT TO KNOW IF I DID OK ON THE PRICE,
    WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW ANY HISTORY ASWELL THANKS!

    1. Re: NEED HELP WITH ANY INFO FOR A 1920'S KAY KRAFT
      B.W. Hevener

      : JUST BAUGHT IT ON E-BAY AND WANT TO KNOW IF I DID OK ON THE PRICE,
      : WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW ANY HISTORY ASWELL THANKS!

      :I inherited one of these from my Dad’s estate. My son plays so he has it right now. Kay Co., in Chicago, built them in the the late twenties and early thirties and they have a relatively thick body compared to say a Gibson. They have a rather unique, deep, sound as a result. Dad’s went through a flood in 1949 and had some unprofessionally glued repairs done to the back of it but it still has a very good sound. Don’t know the value of the one you have but I would guess probably in the two to three hundred dollar range as a playable instrument, and who knows what as a collector piece.

  13. Eko Orion
    Sverre Ingjer

    In 1978 I became the owner of an Eko Orion acustic-electric guitar (probably ser.no. 416389). Does anyone know something about this guitar? I have searched a lot, but found nothing !

    1. Re: Eko Orion
      Tom

      : In 1978 I became the owner of an Eko Orion acustic-electric guitar (probably ser.no. 416389). Does anyone know something about this guitar? I have searched a lot, but found nothing !

      I also own an EKO Orion. (red) I searched the net and found nothing. There is no serial number to be found. I have bought this guitar in the seventies.

    1. Re: Red Rock Pickups
      Grasy

      Hallo,

      ich ahbe 2 Strats mit dem Jimi Hendrix-Set ausgerüstet.

      Mir persönlich gefällt der Sound gut, er ist eher vintage mit wenig Output und vielen Höhen.

      Ich persönlich mag das bei einer Strat sehr…

      CU

      Dirk

      : Hallo,

      : kann mir jemand etwas über Red Rock Pickups erzählen?
      : finde dazu leider absolut nichts im Netz.

      : schöne grüße
      : Marcel
      : http://www.d-signbox.com/marcel

      1. Re: Red Rock Pickups
        Mr.Rock

        Hallo Red Rock Pickups sind Made in Australien. In den 90ern waren das richtig teure Edel-Tonabnehmer. Ich hatte das Glück eine Zeitlang bei Ebay welche zu finden. So habe ein Paar "Gary Moore"/LP12 / ein Set Strat Pickups als Humbucker / ein Set Strat Pickups im Rot 😉 / ein Humbucker LP6 in verschiedenen Gitarren einbauen können. Ich bin ein grosser Fan dieser Tonabnehmer. Sie sind den "großen" Marke mindestens ebenbürtig. Hast du welche, behalte Sie.

        : Hallo,

        : ich ahbe 2 Strats mit dem Jimi Hendrix-Set ausgerüstet.

        : Mir persönlich gefällt der Sound gut, er ist eher vintage mit wenig Output und vielen Höhen.

        : Ich persönlich mag das bei einer Strat sehr…

        :
        : CU

        : Dirk

        : : Hallo,

        : : kann mir jemand etwas über Red Rock Pickups erzählen?
        : : finde dazu leider absolut nichts im Netz.

        : : schöne grüße
        : : Marcel
        : : http://www.d-signbox.com/marcel

  14. Framus E Gitarre Sernr.33935-65l
    Schmid rolf

    suche teile für framus e gitarre bj 65 ähnl.jaguar.
    steg-metall.potidrehknöpfe- halsbefestigunsplatte-tab abdeckung–
    alles anbiten

  15. Marwin "Deluxe Custom Built" Mandolin?
    Alan Jones

    Hello All,
    I acquired a Marwin Madolin with a brass tag at the top that says
    Marwin Deluxe Custom Built. I can find no information on this
    Can anyone help? as to it’s age and value

    Thank you

    1. Re: Marwin "Deluxe Custom Built" Mandolin?
      Paul Lenart

      : Hello All,
      : I acquired a Marwin Madolin with a brass tag at the top that says
      : Marwin Deluxe Custom Built. I can find no information on this
      : Can anyone help? as to it’s age and value

      I have a friend who has a Marwin Ultra mondolin and am trying to find out some information about it as well. Any help is very much appreciated.

      : Thank you

  16. ASTRO GUITAR
    mary walker

    I JUST PURCHASE AN ACCOUSTIC GUITAR MADE IN THE 1960’S OR 1970’S. I KNOW THERE WAS A GERMAN COMPANY THAT LABLED GUITARS ASTR BUT FROM WHAT INFO I HAVE FOUND THEY MADE ELECTRIC GUITARS. AND THIS AN ACCOUSTIC GUITAR. THIS IS DEFINETELY AND OLD GUITAR. I WOULD GREAT APPRECIATE ANY INFO ON THIS.. THANKS

  17. I have a Kay guitar. I was wanting to find out the value of it. By using the dating code I have found out that it was made in august of 1965. It closy resembles a 60’2 Hummingbird in color with the red sunburst. It has double pickgaurd with a floral design. If any one has any info, or knows where I can find info, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

    1. LEFT HAND HUMMINGBIRD PICKGAURD
      Emery Benoit

      I just got a righthand Kay hummingbird guitar.
      Would you send me info. on a lefthand pickgaurd.
      I just want todressup my guitar.If you have it in stock and
      price include s/h.
      Thank you !

  18. EKO??
    Kasper Barkan Staal

    Hi,

    Many years ago, I got a EKO "Rio Bravo 12" (12-string) guitar from my uncle.
    Today I started looking around on the web, to see if I could find any information about EKO-guitars. But it’s very difficult!
    So I thougt maybe some of you guys could tell me something about these guitars.
    And the Rio Bravo-model in particular; what year are they fabricated, how many was made and so on…

    I’m also interested in links to websites where I can find these informations.

    Thank you for your help.
    Regards,
    Kasper

    NB: excuse me for my bad English 🙂

    1. Re: EKO??
      Tony Patrinostro

      : NB: excuse me for my bad English 🙂

      Your English looks pretty good to me!
      I, also, have a couple of hollow-body electric guitars that could be EKO or perhaps Vox manufacture. One has a Goya headstock and the other has inlaid "Custom Built". No other identifying markings. They are manufactured in Italy. Maybe I could ID them by their hardware if I could find a good source that could list the different bridges, pickups, etc. that were used on these guitars.

  19. Klira guitar parts.
    Stanley N. Cole

    Dear George,

    Approximately a year ago, I had purchased from a friend at work a Klira electric/semihollow bodied guitar. It needs some restoration work done and it is missing some parts.

    I have been trying to find a catalog and a distribution house that supplies parts for Klira guitars. Would you be able to assist me in this venture? I would love to get started working on it.

    Thank you very much. Hope to hear from you soon.

    Stanley

  20. KENT guitars
    james

    I HAVE AN OLD KENT,6 STRING HOLLOW BODY THAT LOOKS LIKE THE BASS McCARTNEY USED TO USE,LOOKS A BIT LIKE A VIOLIN,I CAN’T SEEM TO FIND ANY INFO OT THESE IE;WHERE ARE THEY MADE,CAN I GET PARTS ETC.,THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
    JAMES

      1. Re: Kent Guitars ( studio series )
        Sean-of the band :Whiskey Station

        : I bought Kent Guitar {studio series strat} 12 years ago…..
        : The only changes I made: a volume pot& circut chip from a Marshall Guitar amp & 2 pick-ups …1 a Rare Dimarzio dirty finger humbucker & EMG single coil in mid-body & switched to Ernie Ball Extra Slinky 9s from American West…. To this very day,it plays fantastic…I’ll put it up against (and did )ESP,Charvell,Fender,Dean,Kramer,Gibson,Peavey & Aria Guitars. It’s taken a beating but still plays great & aged well…..My main GTR/AXE going to the grave with me!
        : Now if I can find a Bass like it with the look of a Gene Simmons [KISS] Axe Bass or a Warlock bass & a gtr that looks like a Les Paul…I’d cease my quest for the perfect trio……..! Soooo,go to yer fave music store & buy/grab a guitar! and ROCK OUT /ROCK-N-ROLL ALL NITE….!

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... SeanX
        SeanX

        I bought Kent Guitar {studio series strat} 12 years ago…..
        The only changes I made: a volume pot& circut chip from a Marshall Gutar amp & 2 pick-ups …1 a Rare Dimarzio dirty finger humbucker & EMG single coil in mid-body & switched to Ernie Ball Extra Slinky 9s from American West…. To this very day,it plays fantastic…I’ll put it up against (and did )ESP,Charvell,Fender,Dean,Kramer,Gibson,Peavey & Aria Guitars. It’s taken a beating but still plays great & aged well…..My main GTR/AXE going to the grave with me!
        Now if I can find a Bass like it with the look of a Gene Simmons [KISS] Axe Bass or a Warlock bass & a gtr that looks like a Les Paul…I’d cease my quest for the perfect trio……..! Soooo,go to yer fave music store & grab a guitar!

  21. eko " jefferson"
    abd

    what is eko and what is jefferson… it is an electric bass and it says on it… Jeffeson by Eko… some people said its german please help

  22. want to know
    v.t.baird

    i am trying to find out info on a copy guitar which had the name lancer on it. it had a metal pickguard and was a s string solid body.
    it had a fender style shape at the tuners and body. can you help me.
    also do you know any websites i can find info.
    appreciate any help out there.
    vtb

  23. HOFNER solid body
    haze

    i have a hofner solid body most probably a colorama 1965 model. the strange thing is it doesnt have a serial number and i havent noticed any model number on it either. at the back of the neck it just says original hofner made in germany. is something fishy going on here?

    1. Re: HOFNER solid body
      maria willis

      : i have a hofner solid body most probably a colorama 1965 model. the strange thing is it doesnt have a serial number and i havent noticed any model number on it either. at the back of the neck it just says original hofner made in germany. is something fishy going on here?
      MY BOYFRIEND THINKS ONLY THE SELMER IMPORTED ONES WERE GIVEN SERIAL NUMBERS SO IT HAS BEEN BOUGHT IN EUROPE AND TRNASPORTED HERE. THIS IS THE MOST PROBABLE THEORY. HOPE THIS RESTS YOUR MIND.

      1. Re: HOFNER solid body
        carlton vernem

        : : i have a hofner solid body most probably a colorama 1965 model. the strange thing is it doesnt have a serial number and i havent noticed any model number on it either. at the back of the neck it just says original hofner made in germany. is something fishy going on here?
        : MY BOYFRIEND THINKS ONLY THE SELMER IMPORTED ONES WERE GIVEN SERIAL NUMBERS SO IT HAS BEEN BOUGHT IN EUROPE AND TRNASPORTED HERE. THIS IS THE MOST PROBABLE THEORY. HOPE THIS RESTS YOUR MIND.
        I have a hofner galaxy which does not have a serial number either,just Hofner original made in germany , I bought it in India in the early 80’s second hand ,

  24. need eko tonemaster parts
    chris

    anyone have or knows anyone with eko imperial tonemaster parts for sale? (tuners, headstock logo, pickup switch set, neck, ect let me know. also anyone really familiar with repairing the electronics on one of these things? three pickup model with trem. need advive. thanks

  25. ITALIAN GUITARS!!!!!!!!!!
    Mr.Action

    I’m Italian,and I’m searching italian guitars.
    Eko(Lancer,700,master),Meazzi-Davoli(Jupiter,Lovely,Cobra) and Hagstrom/Goya(Standard 80/90 and Batman)..anyone can help me????

    1. Re: ITALIAN GUITARS!!!!!!!!!!
      Daryl Mixon

      : I’m Italian,and I’m searching italian guitars.
      : Eko(Lancer,700,master),Meazzi-Davoli(Jupiter,Lovely,Cobra) and Hagstrom/Goya(Standard 80/90 and Batman)..anyone can help me????
      I have an 1966 EKO 100 that I will consider selling. It has the usual surface cracking in the finish but none on the face. No scratches or dents and looks nice.

    2. Re: ITALIAN GUITARS!!!!!!!!!!
      Daryl Mixon

      : I’m Italian,and I’m searching italian guitars.
      : Eko(Lancer,700,master),Meazzi-Davoli(Jupiter,Lovely,Cobra) and Hagstrom/Goya(Standard 80/90 and Batman)..anyone can help me????

      1. Re: ITALIAN GUITARS!!!!!!!!!!
        O Salmonsson

        : : I’m Italian,and I’m searching italian guitars.
        : : Eko(Lancer,700,master),Meazzi-Davoli(Jupiter,Lovely,Cobra) and Hagstrom/Goya(Standard 80/90 and Batman)..anyone can help me????
        Hagstrom is from Sweden!!!!!!

    3. Re: ITALIAN GUITARS!!!!!!!!!!
      Kent

      : I’m Italian,and I’m searching italian guitars.
      : Eko(Lancer,700,master),Meazzi-Davoli(Jupiter,Lovely,Cobra) and Hagstrom/Goya(Standard 80/90 and Batman)..anyone can help me????

      Today at an estate sale I purchased a neat looking vintage EKO Modello 100 guitar. I will probably be listing on EBAY, but would entertain selling it to you if you are interested. Can you tell me about this guitar? It looks nice.

  26. hofner 4550
    silvie

    i`ve got the chance of buying a hofner4550 jazz guitar (ca. 1963). can anybody tell me what particular features to look at and what a good price would be.

  27. Horfner Rangemaster Solid-body glued neck Guitar
    Jeff Cornhill

    Hi, I had one of these guitars in the 60’s. Does anybody remember or even have one or have any info on it! I would be most grateful to hear from you

    1. Re: Horfner Rangemaster Solid-body glued neck Guitar
      Rick Howlett

      : Hi, I had one of these guitars in the 60’s. Does anybody remember or even have one or have any info on it! I would be most grateful to hear from you

      Hi Jeff. I’ve got an old 60’s solid bodied guitar that I bought about 1968. At the time I had no idea about the make but it looked nice resembling a les paul, but solid. I used it for many years and have passed it on to my son who plays in a band and it has attracted a great dael of interest. About a week a go quite by chance I found an almost identical guitar for sale on ebay. It was abit of a wreck but the boby shape was identical. This guitar was called a Pagentmaster, and seemed to be manufactured by a firm called Hindle,which seemed to be stamped on the neck although the headstock was slightly different to mine.Having never seen another guitar quite like mine I have taken a print out of the guitar and details, which I will gladly send to you . Anyway perhaps we will get nearer to solving the mystery of the Rangemaster guitar…..it certainly is a bloody got bit of kit with a nice action and I love mine to bits….when I can get it off my son! Be interested to hear from you, and anyone else who owns or can add any info about this rare item. All the best,Rick

  28. Kay Kraft Parts
    Byron

    Hi all,

    I’ve just picked up an ‘ol Kay Kraft Guitar and I am in need of the right side tuning knobs and assembly. It has them already, but the originals were replaced.

    If anyone has info, please feel free to email me.

    Thanks,
    -byron

  29. Framus Peter Kraus model 4 STRING acoustic
    danny h

    Does anyone know anything about this guitar? i cant find anything on it. it’s an archtop acoustic w/ a sunburst finish, 2 f-holes and "unmounted" height- adjustable wooden bridge. Peter Kraus is engraved in the trapeze tailpiece hinged to the bottom of the guit. no numbers on it anywhere, in or out. ANY INFO ON THIS WOULD BE GREAT.
    THANKS!

    1. Re: Framus Peter Kraus model 4 STRING acoustic
      andy V

      : What a great looking guitar. I’ve only seen one really good picture about a year ago. That was on ebay. Sorry I didn’t buy it. It was a gold to black sunburst. I’ve seen light (natural?) to red in poor photos. What colour is yours? There’s also an electric version. That’s all I know.

      1. Re: Framus Peter Kraus model 4 STRING acoustic
        kurt kert

        : : What a great looking guitar. I’ve only seen one really good picture about a year ago. That was on ebay. Sorry I didn’t buy it. It was a gold to black sunburst. I’ve seen light (natural?) to red in poor photos. What colour is yours? There’s also an electric version. That’s all I know.

        i have such 4 string framus for sale € 600.- like n
        w
        kurt

  30. old KAY accoustic flat top guitar..
    rob

    im looking for a back bridge,for the strings to go across.Iwill get back to yall on the year,and #.can any one help on a web site that sells this type of parts..thanks for any info…rob

  31. Framus Model 5157E (Hollow/Electr)
    Tom Ross

    Anyone know anything about this model?
    I have one made in 1966.
    Looks like Jazz guitar, no cutouts.
    1 pickup, still in working condition.

  32. I have an old little amp and the tag inside says Framus Solo-Super.
    Does any body heard about these? the year etc…
    It look like an old Grundig radio, same grill, and also gold plastic grills on each sides. oval speaker, two tiny tubes, sound awesome!
    Thank you verry much
    Ben

    1. Re: Framus Jaguar
      Elia

      I’ve recently resoted one of that Framus, is framus "strato delux" and was created in Germany from 1965. My guit is 3tone sunburst ann was customized by some owners whith some strange pickups, mine incorporate a fuzbox by framus under the scratch plate.

      : Hello,i am after a Framus Jaguar-type guitar that i saw(and tried to buy,but failed!)in Spain.
      : I will pay between $200-£400,and also any info(like the proper name of the guitar!)would be apreciated.

      : John 🙂 http://www.geocities.com/neilschildren

        1. Re: Framus Jaguar
          martin

          : I’ve found one for sale.How would you decribe the sound and playability of the guitar.Is it worth getting one??

          : John

          Hi John,
          I’ve got one for sale on ebay…take a look and feel free to email me….Marty

            1. Re: Framus Jaguar
              FRAMUS FRUSTRATED

              : it’s a television ’64. if anyone has any wiring info or manuals for this gat send me a message.

              REPLY: I HAPPEN TO HAVE A 64 TELEVISION AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR THREE YEARS NOW. IN THE MEAN TIME I HAVE BEEN EDUCATING MYSELF ON VARIOUS CUSTOM GUITAR WIRING SETUPS. AT THE MOMENT MY FRAMUS IS WIRED LIKE A FENDER STRAT AND I HAVE REPLACED THE THREE SLIDER SWITHES AT THE TOP WITH A FIVE POSITION PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH. I HAVE AMASED THE INFO TO REWIRE THIS GUITAR TO RESTORE ALL ORIGINAL FUNCTIONS EXCEPT FOR THE SPRING LOADED ELECTRIC PITCH BENDER KNOB.I HAVE AQUIRED A SCHEMATIC FOR AN OLD VOX PITCH BENDER CIRCUIT AND AM ABOUT TO GIVE UP AND INTEGRATE THIS CIRCUIT INTO THE WIRING HARNESS TO REPLACE THE MISSING FRAMUS CIRCUITRY.WHEN I WAS GIVEN THIS GUITAR BY A NEIGHBOR IT WAS DISASSEMBLED. I HAVE MANAGED TO REASSEMBLE ALL THE HARDWARE AND WIRING IT LIKE A STRATHAS ENABLED ME TO ENJOY THE EXCELLENT TONE AND PLAYABILITY OF THIS FINE GERMAN AXE. I LOVE MY FRAMUS, BUT JUST LIKE YOU I HAVE TRIED IN VAIN TO GET MY HANDS ON IT’S ORIGINAL WIRING SCHEMATIC.GOOD LUCK.

            2. Re: Framus Jaguar
              FRAMUS FRUSTRATED

              : it’s a television ’64. if anyone has any wiring info or manuals for this gat send me a message.

              REPLY: I HAPPEN TO HAVE A 64 TELEVISION AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR THREE YEARS NOW. IN THE MEAN TIME I HAVE BEEN EDUCATING MYSELF ON VARIOUS CUSTOM GUITAR WIRING SETUPS. AT THE MOMENT MY FRAMUS IS WIRED LIKE A FENDER STRAT AND I HAVE REPLACED THE THREE SLIDER SWITHES AT THE TOP WITH A FIVE POSITION PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH. I HAVE AMASED THE INFO TO REWIRE THIS GUITAR TO RESTORE ALL ORIGINAL FUNCTIONS EXCEPT FOR THE SPRING LOADED ELECTRIC PITCH BENDER KNOB.I HAVE AQUIRED A SCHEMATIC FOR AN OLD VOX PITCH BENDER CIRCUIT AND AM ABOUT TO GIVE UP AND INTEGRATE THIS CIRCUIT INTO THE WIRING HARNESS TO REPLACE THE MISSING FRAMUS CIRCUITRY.WHEN I WAS GIVEN THIS GUITAR BY A NEIGHBOR IT WAS DISASSEMBLED. I HAVE MANAGED TO REASSEMBLE ALL THE HARDWARE AND WIRING IT LIKE A STRATHAS ENABLED ME TO ENJOY THE EXCELLENT TONE AND PLAYABILITY OF THIS FINE GERMAN AXE. I LOVE MY FRAMUS, BUT JUST LIKE YOU I HAVE TRIED IN VAIN TO GET MY HANDS ON IT’S ORIGINAL WIRING SCHEMATIC.GOOD LUCK.

  33. Looking to sell Vintage Fender 12 string
    CChapman

    I have a Vintage Fender Shenodoah acoustic 12 string in mint condition # 08016 that I am interested in selling. It has a Rosewood back and I believe the top is maple. It is a patent pending model. Please email me if you may be interested in buying or have information on its value.

  34. Harmony Stella 12 string for sale !
    Rod

    Got a 12 string Harmony Stella.
    Circa 1970 F-70-M Serial # 701H912-3.Rare with the 912-3 serial #
    Asking $200 US$, going to the highest bidder.
    Got too many guitars. It’s in great shape and plays well. Will ship it anywhere, buyer pays shipping. Interested ? Mail me and I’ll send you some pictures of it!
    Peace,
    Rod

  35. ANYONE WANT TO KNOW HOW TO DATE AND VALUE A FRAMUS GUITAR
    fRED

    It appears to me that most of us framus owners want to know how to date and value our guitars.
    all the searching i have done has shown that if you see a number like 67c or 59d that this would indicate
    the year of manufacture ..I am going to go out on a limb and assume that the letter is the financial quarter
    the guitar was made in so 67c would be third quarter 1967.The one i have seems to be a fine guitar.
    it has a carved arch maple back and a solid top 12 string It sounds wonderful .
    most posts Ive seen folks have paid around 100 bucks for these. If a guitar of this quality had gibson written on the
    headstock it would be worth 10 times that ..go figure

    1. Re: ANYONE WANT TO KNOW HOW TO DATE AND VALUE A FRAMUS GUITAR
      Brian

      I got a Framus SG11, in a pawn shop yesterday, looks very old but in exc. condition. Anybody know anything about this model?

      Thanks.

      : It appears to me that most of us framus owners want to know how to date and value our guitars.
      : all the searching i have done has shown that if you see a number like 67c or 59d that this would indicate
      : the year of manufacture ..I am going to go out on a limb and assume that the letter is the financial quarter
      : the guitar was made in so 67c would be third quarter 1967.The one i have seems to be a fine guitar.
      : it has a carved arch maple back and a solid top 12 string It sounds wonderful .
      : most posts Ive seen folks have paid around 100 bucks for these. If a guitar of this quality had gibson written on the
      : headstock it would be worth 10 times that ..go figure

      1. Re: Pre-World War 1- 12 string Framus Guitar Bought in Germany
        Roger Finigan

        : What is it worth on the market today?

        Millions! Must be exceedingly Rare and Valuable as Framus didn’t start making guitars until post WWII (1946). I’d have a little talk with the person you bought it from. 🙁

  36. Eko Ranger VI
    Shawn

    Hey
    I recently was given an Eko Ranger VI that was purchased in Italy about 40 years ago so I was told I was wondering if there was any value to the guitar. Or if anyone could tell me more about it. If you have any info just email me @ [email protected] thanks..

    1. Re: Eko Ranger VI
      stephen bekersky

      : Hey
      : I recently was given an Eko Ranger VI that was purchased in Italy about 40 years ago so I was told I was wondering if there was any value to the guitar. Or if anyone could tell me more about it. If you have any info just email me @ [email protected] thanks..

    2. Re: Eko Ranger VI
      NIck Miller

      Hey, I bought an Eko Ranger VI at an auction for £80 last year sometime. I bought it off an old man (80 or so)but he didn’t tell me much about it. All he told me was that he bought in 1967 new. Can anybody tell me anything else about the 1967 Eko Ranger VI.
      Thanks

      1. Re: Eko Ranger VI
        Jamie

        Hey man… dunno if this will help any but its nice to find another eko player…
        Iv been playin guitar for bout 4yrs and it was an Eko Ranger VI that i started on. Its my dads actually… when i sead i wanted to learn guitar he got it out the loft for me. I think it was a birthday present from ma mum about 25yrs ago, and i think she paid about £90 sor it but ive seen them for bout £30 or£40. On the other hand i’ve seen shops sell them for £250. For the price they are amazing… Its a rly solid design and with a gd set of strings it totally kix ass.
        Anyway… about the guitar
        they are quite old, made in Recanati in italy… dot know an awful lot about them except you wont find better value for money…
        ive played sum rly expencive guitars but find my eko plays better.

        i dont know if tht was any help but if you do find out anything more can u e-mail me wiv the info

        cya l8r… jamie

        P.S. if you get the chance, try out a Ranger XII, one of ma teachers had 1 and they rock

    3. Re: Eko Ranger VI
      Jimmy Watson

      : Hey
      : I recently was given an Eko Ranger VI that was purchased in Italy about 40 years ago so I was told I was wondering if there was any value to the guitar. Or if anyone could tell me more about it. If you have any info just email me @ [email protected] thanks..

      1. Re: Eko Ranger VI
        jezebel

        I’m not sure if I can be of any help. I was just checking the ‘Net for any info I can find about my Eko guitar.
        I don’t know what your guitar looks like, as I’m not familiar with Eko guitars. Mine is the only one I’ve ever seen.
        I don’t know what model my guitar is, but it is an f-hole, hollow body with 2 pickups, volume & tone controls
        and a toggle switch. It is a reddish colour, which darkens towards the edges, and has a plastic, fake mother-of-pearl pick guard.
        It still has the maker’s stamp inside, dated: Nov. 17, 1967.

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