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Tag: Japanese

American Idol? – 1967 Idol SG-5 Japanese Electric Guitar

Posted on February 16, 2013July 13, 2017 by drowninginguitars

Here’s an incredibly rare guitar that was saved from certain doom.  The poor old gal had sat neglected for many… Read more American Idol? – 1967 Idol SG-5 Japanese Electric Guitar

The Surfing Greek! – 1967 Greco Model 912 Electric Guitar

Posted on January 27, 2013 by drowninginguitars

 Sometimes a guitar design comes along, and it makes you stop in your tracks and take a double, or triple… Read more The Surfing Greek! – 1967 Greco Model 912 Electric Guitar

1965 Palmer/Tempo (Matsumoku) Japanese Guitar

Posted on May 27, 2012July 9, 2012 by drowninginguitars

Here’s an interesting (they’re all interesting to me!!!) guitar that shows the evolution of Matsumoku made guitars.  Even the earliest… Read more 1965 Palmer/Tempo (Matsumoku) Japanese Guitar

Lil Rocker – 1960s Cameo Deluxe Japanese Electric Guitar

Posted on May 20, 2012August 22, 2017 by drowninginguitars

Yep, this is one lil rockin’ guitar!  It’s another great example of the hidden gems out there in cheap guitar… Read more Lil Rocker – 1960s Cameo Deluxe Japanese Electric Guitar

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