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Tag: history

“Thumbs Up!” – 1966 Guyatone LG-180T Japanese Electric Guitar

Posted on February 22, 2015 by drowninginguitars

Such a strange guitar, totally original design here.  Hailing from the mid-60s, this LG-180T comes from perhaps the best era… Read more “Thumbs Up!” – 1966 Guyatone LG-180T Japanese Electric Guitar

The Flagship!! 1972 Yamaha SG80-T Electric Guitar

Posted on November 29, 2014 by drowninginguitars

A few times a year, I go on guitar “adventures,” visiting guitar shops, antique stores, and flea markets in search… Read more The Flagship!! 1972 Yamaha SG80-T Electric Guitar

Emperor’s New Clothes! – 1970 Emperador SG Guitar

Posted on September 13, 2014September 13, 2014 by drowninginguitars

So check out this old guitar…beginning of the Japanese copy era stylings with that Gibson SG shape.  Although this model… Read more Emperor’s New Clothes! – 1970 Emperador SG Guitar

“What’s a Teisco?” 1968 Del Rey EV3T Electric Guitar

Posted on June 21, 2014June 21, 2014 by drowninginguitars

This is a question I get all the time, so I figured it was high time I talked a little… Read more “What’s a Teisco?” 1968 Del Rey EV3T Electric Guitar

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