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Late 60's Aria Diamonds hollowbody

While Japan spent the sixties copying a lot of US and UK guitars they mainly concentrated on the "big brands" but every so often you come across a Japanese guitar...

Early 70's Guyatone LG-20

This wonderful "Teleish" guitar was introduced by Guyatone in '69 and mixes parts from the Tele and the Jaguar into a beautiful mash of wonder. At first glance you say...

Early 70's Greco Tele Dlx

Here's another Greco Tele for you to enjoy. This time a Deluxe. The Greco TD500 was introduced in the early seventies along with most other Teles available at the time....

Early 70's Greco Tele

We're big fans of Greco guitars from all their factories in Japan and you all know how much I love the Matsumoku factory guitars in particular. This Greco is an...

1960's Victor / NIVICO SG-18 hotrod

Anyone who hangs around here long will know how much I LOVE these Victors. The first time I saw one I was smitten. I think the design and overall aesthetic...

1980 Aria Pro II TS-400

Those of you around here know how much I love the Matsumoku factory made guitars, especially the quality from this era. By the late seventies this factory was making some...