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    • #127569
      Tim
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      “Steel reinforced kneck Made in Japan” jumped out at me…could possibly be from the Matsumoku factory, think I have heard of Orlando. In which case tehe factory is waaay more important than the badge (I personally would collect Matsuoku given then pennies, made some great instruments)

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsumoku

      http://torchharrison.hubpages.com/hub/Japanese-Manufacturers-of-Made-In-Japan-Badged-Guitars-from-1950-to-1980

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      Slacker G
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      That looks very much like the series of guitars sold by Bruno and Sons under the brand name “Ventura” in about the same time period. They were quite inexpensive and I really was impressed with the workmanship.

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      Bill
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      I don’t have much more information for you, except that I have the exact same guitar that I purchased on Ebay 3 years ago. When I saw it I had to have it because this model was the first electric guitar I ever owned. I originally bought one when I was about 15, which was in 1969. I always thought it was a cool looking guitar, a bit flashy for some but WTF. It’s fun to play and Is better than a lot of guitars made today. I don’t agree with that other site that you linked as far as it being Teisco. Look around the web at Aria, Conrad, some Univox and others from the Matsumoko factory and you’ll see the resemblance. They were made and then badged according to what the retailer they were sold by wanted to name them.

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