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Posted by wolf (from: ) on September 16, 2003 at 08:04:01:

In Reply to: Re: Audition Semi Acoustic Guitar posted by Gary Hughes on March 25, 2002 at 08:48:26:

: I have recently purchased a 1960's semi acoustic guitar with the name 'Audition' on the headstock. Is anyone able to tell me more about the company etc. I thought that i had read somewhere that 'Audition' was one of the names used by Harmony guitars?

: : The guitar body is small and approx one an half inches thick (thinner than a 335) and completely hollow with no strengthening section under the bridge and pick-ups (like a 335). The body is sunburst and fitted with two single coil pick-ups, very much like the type on 60's Framus guitars, with an adjustable bridge and Bigsby style tremelo unit.

: The only identifiaction on the guitar is the 'Audition' sticker on the headstock and a serial number of 7003 on the neck plate.

: Any information would be gratefully received.

Audition guitars were Japanese-made and the "house" brand for Woolworth/Woolco stores. I had a solid body electric with an Audition amp. The "set" came at a very low cost. The guitar had high action and was impossible to play. The amp was better but not powerful--I used it for many years because it distorted at low volume.
These things occassionally come up on Ebay and don't fetch much.

Wolf
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: : I have recently purchased a 1960's semi acoustic guitar with the name 'Audition' on the headstock. Is anyone able to tell me more about the company etc. I thought that i had read somewhere that 'Audition' was one of the names used by Harmony guitars? : : : The guitar body is small and approx one an half inches thick (thinner than a 335) and completely hollow with no strengthening section under the bridge and pick-ups (like a 335). The body is sunburst and fitted with two single coil pick-ups, very much like the type on 60's Framus guitars, with an adjustable bridge and Bigsby style tremelo unit. : : The only identifiaction on the guitar is the 'Audition' sticker on the headstock and a serial number of 7003 on the neck plate. : : Any information would be gratefully received. : Audition guitars were Japanese-made and the "house" brand for Woolworth/Woolco stores. I had a solid body electric with an Audition amp. The "set" came at a very low cost. The guitar had high action and was impossible to play. The amp was better but not powerful--I used it for many years because it distorted at low volume. : These things occassionally come up on Ebay and don't fetch much. : Wolf : :

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