Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

Posted by Batsy on Sun, 10/27/02 - 10:33:48.
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Well, cheers for being interested to start with!!I got given a 12 string acoustic guitar but it doesn't actually have a name and i want to find out anything about it i can. There's a model number on it-KD 28, plus it says' Made in Italy' too. I believe it's from the 1970's.

If anyone can help me trace anything about it i'd be appreciate it.

Thanks!!

Batsy

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Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

I've got the same guitar but a six sting. It's says the same thing in side the sound hole "KD28 made in Italy". I was just wondering if you found anything more about the guitar

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

well bugger me, ive got the same problem, in fact it's why i'm on this site, mine is model kd28 and made in italy no name and its a 6 string, plays and sounds great, i paid £40 for it and told it cost £450 back in the 70's, but that's what i was told, sorry i can't help but as i said, i'm after the same answer as you, good luck and if you do find out, can you let me know, cheers bud. sharky

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

Sorry to disappoint you but I got mine new (6 sting) in the mid '70s and it cost my parents £40!!

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

I've done a little research on the net. My guitar has a logo but no name. The logo is definately that of a Kay guitar!!

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

It could possibly be an Eko. Their Ranger acoustic also has no label/name on the guitar or headstock, it has wood of the same appearance and finish on the sides and back, it has the same shape truss rod cover, a similar 'italian style' pick guard, zero fret, bolt-on neck and it has the stripe running up through the neck to the head. The only problem is the label inside- if it was an Eko then surely it would say so on the label. Somebody elsewhere suggested it might be a Kay guitar. But Kays are/were built in Japan, no? For my money (£15 in a charity shop :-) it's an Eko. And a mighty fine guitar it is too!!

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2555375913:

This link may have gone when you read this. It shows an Eko guitar but with no markings identical to the kd28. So it IS an Eko!!

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

: Well IVe seen the commentary on this and another forum re "Kd28 Made in Italy". I've got one that was bought for me new in the 70s, its a 6 string with the same marking inside "KD28 Made in Italy". It looks in every respect identical to the one shown on the Ebay site and being sold as an Eko. The wordwork including a beautiful rosewood back, zero fret, the adjustable bridge,bolt on neck, the little black piece behind the strings on the machine head, the shape of the pick protector and the ring pattern around the sound hole are identical in every respect. However, mine does still have a plasic logo sticker on the pick protector which is most definately a Kay logo see the site http://www.provide.net/~cfh/other.html. So to whoever said that Kays were made in Japan, I'm confused!.

Re: Does anyone know anything about a 'KD28' 12 string acoustic?

Well i guess the trail's really getting cold now. i've got exactly the same problem. if your still out there. you dont know anyone thats selling one do you. My one beautiful but it's developed a bit of a rattle from 28 or so years of abbuse. thanks

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