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Have just picked up a model H308A. Hikare 6 string. Anybody know anything about it? Thanks.
I have a Hikare ukulele, model no. CU 403. I am trying to find some information about it. Can anyone help?
Sorry was so excited to share this i forgot to tell you that i found this info from a “guitar salon international” forum there was also the following remark which was in response to my previous post:
In 1971, my teacher turned me on to Hikari guitars, a Japanese made student guitar that was quite affordable but looked and played great for a beginner [it lost its charm up in the upper register, where the tone wasn’t so good]. My main guitar is a Ramirez 1a, but I still love to play this old Hikari. Some years ago, someone told me Hikari didn’t make it and the co. went belly-up shortly after I purchased mine. I have been curious for years, is this story true and has anyone else heard of them?
And that’s all i found.
hello!
I too own a hikare cu 403 after some investigation this is the clearest insight i just thought it be useful to share!
Just began my search for info on Hikari guitars. I bought mine in 1972 , model H150. At the time my teacher recommended the Hernandez II, but the sound and the finish of the Hikari won out. I still play it , even though my main instrument is the violin. It has enough volume to do the Boccherini guitar quintets, when the string quartet I play in has an extra violinist.
When I bought the guitar, I was told that Hikari was the head of design at Alvarez in Japan, who brought out some hand made models under his own name. The importer of this product line was C. Bruno and Son in New York. Whether ending the production was a business decision by Alvarez, or if Hikari was an independent luthier, I have not been able to verify.
Other than that the instrument plays well and is beautifully finished, I know little else about my instrument.
: I have a Hikare ukulele, model no. CU 403. I am trying to find some information about it. Can anyone help?
I just received the exact same Hikare Ukulele model CU 403 the other day here on the West Coast of Canada. Did you find any information?
The only thing I have found is that someone sold one for $95.00.
Just learning to play, I have a Hikare banjo and wanting to know
about the makers. I can’t find anything about them on the net, if you
can help thanks in advance.
I also have an Hikare Guitar. I think it sounds Great. The Guitar is solid and looks great. The only problem is the brige is pulling away from the body. I play it all the time and just leave it like it is..
I have owned a Hikare 12 string for about 33 years and it’s absolutely one of the best sounding 12 string guitars I’ve ever playes or heard. It’s an exact copy of the Martin 12 string, same wood, style, everything, but it sounds and plays better.
I don’t have any more info on the company, if they are still in existence or how come they never made it big. Certainly, I’ll never get rid of this beauty. Does anyone have any info that may help in my history of this great guitar. Thanks
: I have owned a Hikare 12 string for about 33 years and it’s absolutely one of the best sounding 12 string guitars I’ve ever playes or heard. It’s an exact copy of the Martin 12 string, same wood, style, everything, but it sounds and plays better.
: I don’t have any more info on the company, if they are still in existence or how come they never made it big. Certainly, I’ll never get rid of this beauty. Does anyone have any info that may help in my history of this great guitar. Thanks
: I ALSO OWN A HIKARE 12 STRIN MODLE GT 71 SERIAL #61006. I’VE OWNED MINE FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS, AND I LLOVE THE SOUND, LOOKS, AND OVERALL QUALITY. THE ABALONI INLAYS AND EXELLENT TUNERS MADE IT A GREAT GUITAR FOR THE $! ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED, THANKS!!!
I just found an old Hikare guitar and wanted to get some info/history. Anything would be helpful.
deloro you play like a dobro with finger pick an a bar if you could find anything on it i would like to know thank you jerry
: deloro you play like a dobro with finger pick an a bar if you could find anything on it i would like to know thank you jerry
: : deloro you play like a dobro with finger pick an a bar if you could find anything on it i would like to know thank you jerry
I have a deloro dobro can you tell me what it may be worth? 1949-52 thanks
: : deloro you play like a dobro with finger pick an a bar if you could find anything on it i would like to know thank you jerry i have not found out any thing about the deloro as of yet but im still looking for information on it when they were made thank you for the replay i just got my comp.up and rnuing agan thanks agan you can e-mail me at [email protected] thanks agan
: deloro you play like a dobro with finger pick an a bar if you could find anything on it i would like to know thank you jerry
jerry,i have a deloro,but i know nothing about it. i have had this one 60 years ,
: : deloro you play like a dobro with finger pick an a bar if you could find anything on it i would like to know thank you jerry
: jerry,i have a deloro,but i know nothing about it. i have had this one 60 years ,
i have not been able to find out any thing on the deloro as of yet thank you for the replay you can e-mail me at [email protected] and thanks agan
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I got my Hikare guitar from Salvation Army for $25. What a deal! My model is a CG 101, 6 string classical guitar. The soundboard was crakced when I got it, but I had repaired it with glue (not the best remedy, but I work with what I have). Designed in Hawaii, built in Japan, I can see how it could pull itself apart, but mine hasn’t yet, so I’m fine
with mine.
i have a hikare classical 6 string guitar its a piece of junk, everything is breaking. and thats all i have to say realy
i have a hikare that someone put wire strings on instead of nylon and the lower part where the string go is comming up. i took it to a music store and they said it wasn’t worth fixing. need info
HEY !!!!!!!!! I TOO HAVE A HIKARE GUITAR.
I PICKED MINE UP ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO AT A PAWN
SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD. THE MOD#: WG 62
THE GUITAR IS A SIX-STRING, DESIGNED IN HAWAII &
BUILT IN JAPAN…..I AM GOING TO TRY TO FIND OUT
MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY "HIKARE" & WILL TRY TO GET
THE INFO TO YOU. WRITE BACK…..
DONNY
The "Hottest" Guitar Player in the World.
: HEY !!!!!!!!! I TOO HAVE A HIKARE GUITAR.
: I PICKED MINE UP ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO AT A PAWN
: SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD. THE MOD#: WG 62
: THE GUITAR IS A SIX-STRING, DESIGNED IN HAWAII &
: BUILT IN JAPAN…..I AM GOING TO TRY TO FIND OUT
: MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY "HIKARE" & WILL TRY TO GET
: THE INFO TO YOU. WRITE BACK…..
: DONNY
: The "Hottest" Guitar Player in the World.
Hey – I just bought a Hikare guitar at a pawn shop
Steel string – did you ever find out anything about the guitar?
Hirake guitars was a failed attempt by a cabinet maker in Hawaii to start up a new business venture. Though the look was of a Martin, the inner bracing was not copied and the guitars basically pulled themselvs apart when strung. Any survivng instruments may have been a failed attempt to correct this problem. They were made in Suwon City outside of Seoul.
Hi Hana;
You are correct, these guitars were designed and manufactured in korea. I have a 12 string model that is fashioned after the martin. Spruce top laminate, the saddle and nut are deteriorating, I have had mine since the early 80’s, and at that time it was a second hand guitar I found on the side of the roadway.
This one was constructed rather well but was difficult in getting the action corrected took a lot of trial and error. It is in pristine condition. I replaced the head machine tuners over the years and utilize light gauge strings so as not to put stress on the bridge to the nut. The truss is placed perfect center and although requires constant tuning and is hard on the fingers.
The inner bracing was somewhat odd, as it appears the maker was trying not to sacrifice too much stress under the bridge but required a strong cross bracing from under the saddle of the bridge. It’s still my favorite because I resurrected it from the dead.
Purchased my 12 string Hakare in 1983, second hand for $230 (too much). It had a deep tone though the action was high. It was one of two guitars that I owned for 20 some years (the other, a very cheap 6 string). I had an expert luthier work on the neck and replace the heads in the mid 1990’s… and finally got a case for it ( traded the 6 string for a really good quality case). It is aging well. I play it a key lower than concert pitch and it sounds like an old time 12 string; the kind that Alonzo Garbonzo would call a dinosaur.
WRONG!!
Just picked up a Hikare guitar at a garage sale. Cannot find any into in web regarding this make. Can you tell me anything about it?
Model #H250A – Designed in Hawan – Built in Korea.
Thank you for any help you can give me.
I purchased a Hakare guitar in Hawaii in 1977. The model is a CG – 66. I paid $75 for it. I took it in recently for some minor repairs, and the technician told me today’s price would be worth about $150. The great thing is that sounds just as good as any Martin or Gibson out there. It’s held up well. I treated it good I’ll never part with it.
Any body know anything about this guitar?
6 string. Pretty good shape
I typed the name in and hikare pops up. Could someone tell me what kind of ukulele I just bought?? It doesnt say hikare but cant find any info on it. Please help.
My husband bought this guitar in 1985, it’s still in excellent condition. After making the purchase, he had to space the strings apart correctly and lower the strings and it still looks and sounds great. Would anybody know the approximate value of this guitar? Husband has 5 guitars and 1 has to go! Thanks!
I have a Hikare Guitar Model no. FG6 never used.I don’t know how to play it. its in real good condition.How much is it worth.
I bought a Hikare, 6 string, Model WG 89 new in 1982 (or there abouts). It is still beautiful, sounds better than my taylor, and has held up totoally except for the tensioning rod (have to leave it loose). I will never part with it. Anobody know anthing about it? Modeled after a Gibson and just a beautiful, great sounding guitar…disinged in Hawaii made in Japan. (Why are they out of business????)
DEarl