Eko Ranger Guitar Serial Numbers
Eko also produced guitars for in the '60s, in the USA they were distributed through LoDuca brothers of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. • • • In the UK the instruments were imported. In their instruments were imported by and often, but not always, branded with their Eston.
Eko guitar has been manufacturing guitars since the early 60's and continue to through present day. As of 2015, Eko Guitars were imported and distributed in the United States by Kelley Distribution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Eko is an Italian manufacturer of electric guitars, acoustic guitars and similar instruments, catering to professional level and manufacturing largely for export. It is located in Recanati, Marche.
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(Page 1) This topic is 2 pages long: 1 Author Topic: Any EKO owners out there? DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 05:54 ANyone else have a Ranger or a Rio Bravo? IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 10:56 Thought I would bump this and still check and see if anyone out there Has a Rio Bravo like this one. Mine is the same year as below but not quite mint as the one shown. (1971) The one I have need some more restoring. They were made in italy and real popular in europe and England. [This message has been edited by DavidW (edited ).] [This message has been edited by DavidW (edited ).] IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 18:08 Bump.
I just got done semi restoring mine. Basically put a couple coats of polyurethane on it after sanding. Also put a scratch guard on and greased up the tuning knobs. Ya know what I found cleans a fret board pretty good is Nail Polish remover. It stinks a bit but really gets out the dirt and brings out the wood.
Got one email from a gent in South Africa so far. Anyone else out there have a Rio Bravo? David IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 12:38 FYI A luthier emailed me a while back and said NEVER use Nail polish remover. I should use lighter fluid instead. Z3x samsung tool v20.5 download. Nail polish remover will eat at the glue with it's acetone. So the next time I changed the strings I cleaned up the fret board with some lighter fluid and a old sock.
Just Don't smoke around it. Good thing I quit about 7 years ago. DAvid IP: 66Johnny Serious Contributor Posts: 47 From: Spokane, WA, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 14:09 I had to laugh when I saw the name, EKO. I used to have an electric guitar of theirs in the eighties. It had four pickups and six phase switches.
It was a lightweight guitar. It was mentioned in a Guitar Player magazine article. Its 'mother of pearl' finish was described in the article as 'mother of luncheonette'. I noticed one that looks similar on They are definitely unique guitars. IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 22:11 EKO's are a very interesting breed.
Funny you metioned Fetishguitars because I made a overseas pal in Scotland who has the Rio Bravo like mine that's on Fetishguitar.com He has given me a few tips about refinishing and about the Eko company which went out of business in the 80's. THey are trying to revive a new EKO company and have seen a few of the newer guitars out and they aren't too bad. DAvid IP: 66Johnny Serious Contributor Posts: 47 From: Spokane, WA, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 16:25 I'll admit I enjoyed playing mine. It was a good player. It was lightweight and the neck and fretboard had a good feel. I got a kick out of the six phase/pickup switches, which behaved like manual radio buttons.
I ended up getting rid of it at a music store because I had superseded it with a far better 'primary' guitar. As rare as they were (I think), the store owner was hesitant to buy it from me. He already had one exactly like it he 'couldn't unload'.
I think I got some charity that day. But, at least he got one in stock with the original case (which was well built). Fun walk down memory lane. IP: jazzz66 Casual Observer Posts: 1 From: st catharines ontario canada Registered: Jan 2005 posted 01:54 i have an eko sombrero six string,anyone know any thing about them IP: EdMac Casual Observer Posts: 5 From: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2005 posted 14:39 Hey everyone!!! I've just puchased an EKO Rio Bravo 6 here in Argentina (where I live) for $300. I know I have probably been mugged, but I tried almost 40 different guitars from Takamine (EG, EAN and EF series), Ibanez (PF and AW series), Taylor (100 series), Fenders, here and in South Africa for as much as $1400 and this was the best sounding of them all, by far.
It has no electronics and it is in fabulous conditions, which makes me suspect of its year of manufacturing. It must be around the 80's. The only 3 differences I noted from what I could see in the catalog pictures in fetishguitars.com, is: 1)the saddle string pins are arranged in a semi-circle 2)the bridge itself is height-adjustable via two screws 3) the black truss rod cover has the words 'reinforced neck' in chrome I hope we can share our EKO pride and find someone to ask about serial numbers. IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 09:35 quote: Originally posted by jazzz66: i have an eko sombrero six string,anyone know any thing about them Sounds interesting. I'll poke around and see what I can Find Don't know much about the sombrero.
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You can try IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 09:41 quote: Originally posted by EdMac: Hey everyone!!! I've just puchased an EKO Rio Bravo 6 here in Argentina (where I live) for $300. I know I have probably been mugged, but I tried almost 40 different guitars from Takamine (EG, EAN and EF series), Ibanez (PF and AW series), Taylor (100 series), Fenders, here and in South Africa for as much as $1400 and this was the best sounding of them all, by far. It has no electronics and it is in fabulous conditions, which makes me suspect of its year of manufacturing. It must be around the 80's. The only 3 differences I noted from what I could see in the catalog pictures in fetishguitars.com, is: 1)the saddle string pins are arranged in a semi-circle 2)the bridge itself is height-adjustable via two screws 3) the black truss rod cover has the words 'reinforced neck' in chrome I hope we can share our EKO pride and find someone to ask about serial numbers. EdMac, You have not been mugged my friend.
That's probably about right. Unless it's in mint condition and has a split back than it would be even more. The Rio Bravos were made in the 70's. I don't know much about the serial numbers either. I would love to share some pics of mine and see what shape yours is in. And your right.
They sound just as good as a 2000 dollar guitar. Hang on to it.
DAvid [This message has been edited by DavidW (edited ).] IP: EdMac Casual Observer Posts: 5 From: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2005 posted 16:36 Jeez, you know what? I'm very glad you told me about that mint condition and you sent me the picture. I just purchased Gibson replacement tuning machines (the ones that normally come with the J-180) and I was about to carve the hell out of the headstock to fit them in. I'll save my energy for something else. Thanks amigo! I'll send you pics as soon as I take them. IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 19:20 OK HEREs MY BABY.
1970's EKO RIO BRAVO This was after I Cleaned her up. Jus RIGHT click and View Image [This message has been edited by DavidW (edited ).] IP: EdMac Casual Observer Posts: 5 From: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2005 posted 10:29 Gorgeous!!!
Did it have white binding when you purchased it? Did you buy it new? Regards, IP: EdMac Casual Observer Posts: 5 From: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2005 posted 15:22 Finally, here is mine: IP: drjuz Casual Observer Posts: 1 From: South Africa Registered: Jan 2005 posted 01:55 Wow! Your one is in very nice condition, here is a pic of mine: I love my Eko Rio Bravo! I bought mine from and African Guy who used to play in the park in my home town, The bridge is cracked and there is some body damage.
I Recently had the Bridge fixed and a new nut put in. Next step is to get her Refretted and then later the body Fixed.
But what a lovely guitar! Plays like a dream and has a sound that makes angels listen in aw;-) Never really goes out of tune either. Mine dose'nt have a serial number, there is eko logo on the inside with space for the serial number, but no serial number has been printed on it???? P.s I am the bloke from South Africa. IP: EdMac Casual Observer Posts: 5 From: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2005 posted 15:27 Woe, man, you got her in chains. That's not nice of you;-) Yes it sounds awesome.
I never really trusted the brand mainly because some very cheap Ekos were in the market here in South America for a while about 10 years ago. I just strummed this beauty once to realize it was going to be mine. I've been in Cape Town for new year's celebration (3 weeks ago) and went to Paul Bothner and found all guitars twice as expensive.
Do you carry that burden throughout the entire country? You got a BEAUTIFUL coastline there, man. Ed IP: eko12 Casual Observer Posts: 2 From: Registered: Jan 2005 posted 16:21 i have a 12 string eko semi-acoustic ranger, got it for 50 euro (70 dollars). I was wondering, untill which date were these models manufactured? I mean i cant believe mine is 30 years old.it cant be cos its in mint condition.
IP: DavidW Serious Contributor Posts: 1850 From: Registered: Feb 2002 posted 17:07 Rangers were made up to the MID 1980s IP: eko12 Casual Observer Posts: 2 From: Registered: Jan 2005 posted 19:01 thnx for that david!
Eko Ranger Guitar Serial Numbers
Just found this site. Can't give you much on your guitar, but I have an EKO 6 string I bought in 1973. It's jet black, dreadnought shape and full with a very full sound, weghs a ton too!Never seen one since, anyone have any ideas on it? It looks very 'high end' in the EKO range. Has lots of design in gold pearl effect on head stock, pearl fret markers and double scratchplates.::: I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.::: If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would::: greatly appreciate any information. Thanks.:: Dear Sir,:: For more information about EKO guitars visit:: Best regards, Geoff.
I aiso have an Eko that matches your description black double scratchplates,gold hardware white bindings and M.O.P. Fret markers.i paid £120 for it in 1973 and it still plays beautifully!!Eko was an Italian made guitar the more common acoustic was the Ranger which I believe was made in various guises and finishes.as far as I am aware it started with a Series 1 and went up to a Series 6.I also own a Ranger 6 which I bought at an autojumble at Newark recently.This one is blonde with a mahogony? Upside down bridge.The bridge 'bone' is fully adjustable enabling the action to be adjusted with great accuracy and thus makes the guitar very 'playable' I think they are one of the best medium priced guitars ever produced,much better than any Fender,of an equivalent price. : Just found this site. Can't give you much on your guitar, but I have an EKO 6 string I bought in 1973.
It's jet black, dreadnought shape and full with a very full sound, weghs a ton too!Never seen one since, anyone have any ideas on it? It looks very 'high end' in the EKO range. Has lots of design in gold pearl effect on head stock, pearl fret markers and double scratchplates.:::: I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.:::: If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would:::: greatly appreciate any information. Thanks.::: Dear Sir,::: For more information about EKO guitars visit::: Best regards, Geoff. I bought an Eko J56 12 string acoustic made in 1965 or 66 for £8.It was covered in greasy soot and dust,broken strings etc.
But with a clean and new strings it came up an instant player with the best action Ive ever played and I do have a Gibson L1. These Eko's are becoming a cult instrument in the UK and if anyone's got one hang on to it!!
The volume and tone is beyond belief and with a pick up you could really go to town. Yes they weigh a ton but is this bad?? They are ideal buskers and pretty much bomb proof so if you want to do a Woody Guthrie take you Eko, If I lost mine or it was damaged I'd not be pleased so I'm going to get another one as insurance. Keep playing the Delta blues you young fellers.I'm 73 and time is limited. Pick up the torch,AND an EKO!