Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Have you guys fucked this site up and your guitar line stinks. AwesomeOne theme by Flythemes. Not only was the manufacturing quality improving, but the quality of the REPLICATION was reaching new highs. Eastwood – once again! Univox, Kawai, Silvertone and Domino were starting to deliver guitars that – from a price / quality point of view – were beginning to eat into the markets that Fender and Gibson dominated. All black with four strings and only two knobs. Can you help me? Join Facebook to connect with Les Thomson and others you may know. Review Cart. KAWAI was one of the better quality manufacturers to come out of Japan in the seventies. The GM Custom is actually all original Mosrite parts built by a former employee, Gene Moles, after the Bakersfield Mosrite factory closed. No serial numbers that I’ve seen, has Japanese symbols on the neck heel. Bought this in a pawn/junk shop in Paris for a song. Once you play one you’ll know why. I bought a uni vox phase 3 electric black & An early 1970’s Conrad Strat and a Lotus Les Paul. I have an interest in that 70’s JG italian guitar pictured above. there is no model or serial no. A few years back I wrote up a piece about my pursuit for the perfect Mosrite copy. Many great memories. Custom Shop. Hello… different category of guitar, but I still believe it’s lawsuit era: An SW500 Western Deluxe ZEN-ON Acoustic. You can’t tell from the picture but this thing is HUGE! Bought from an Adelaide store about 73/74? Cool! The last five minutes of class were the best. New pots, switches, bridge, etc and a few days locked in a room. Paul Thomson, Soundtrack: Endless Love. Explore The Les Paul Collections. The only thing on the guitar that would be able to help date it is the model number L555 and a sticker that says made in Korea. All Hello, Sign in. I have a 1974 Carvin, I believe is a CM65,but I am not sure. can anybody tell me what it is worth, it is Korean made in the 1970’s. I have a Harmonie H90 Delux 1971 guitar, and I’m looking for the value of it. Did not buy it. Can anyone tell me where or who this guitar came from or what company might have? I’ve got a Conrad 40080 that I’ve had since i was 7 or 8. Here is a grab-bag of assorted 1970’s guitars, mostly from Japan. At that time I thought I would like to have one in each color. Next I selected some wild vintage EKO screamer pickups that were extracted from a deceased EKO 700 4V. I found a Lotus LP style guitar in the guitar shop the other day and after not finding anything about it I was scared, but I plugged it in and it sounded and felt amazing! Vintage 1970’s Hondo Les Paul Les Paul Guitar (set neck), Vintage 1970’s Sekova Les Paul Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Hyundai Les Paul Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Univox Les Paul Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Tokai Les Paul Electric Guitar (set neck). Next to that is an Inter-Mark frmo Japan. I have no information and am not finding anything on the internet. Not sure the quality or the value. Dimarzio Twang King neck pickup Well built guitar, MUCH better than most semi-hollows from this era. During the late 1990s he was drummer in The Yummy Fur which is when he met Alex Kapranos. Endless twang. I am hoping you can help me with some information on the Morris Tornado xx80 acoustic round back guitar, or put me in touch with someone who can help. Please email me with any helpful advice. I have an option to buy one….just looking for info, Hi there, my father bought me an old 1070’s EKO guitar. Anybody have any info???? It was no big deal. Thanks. Wondering what it’s worth if anyone knows or the history of the guitars? The handle is cheap brown hard rubber. Guitars and Basses at Europe's largest retailer of musical instruments - fast delivery, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and 3-year Thomann warranty Hmmmmm. Rose-Morris were selling Shaftesbury-branded Rickenbacker copy instruments from the late 1960s right through the 1970s. This allowed some elbowroom for Gibson and Fender to rethink and retool their operations to fortify their position in the market. hello. You should order Thai Milk Tea & Earl Grey Waffle, Waffles Ispahan. Really nice guitar. Could anybody what would be the price of a Shaftsbury bass guitar 1970’s in reasonable condition. I have an Aria Les Paul Gold Top (not Pro II). I HAVE AN EARLY 70S CONRAD LES PAUL KNOCK OFF BLACK W/ HUMBUCKERS & PEARL INLAY TO BOOT! â T Thank you. Damn!! Vintage 1970’s Kawai ES-175 Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Kawai Electric Guitar (with 4 pickups), Vintage 1970’s Kawai Electric Guitar (with 3 pickups), Vintage 1970’s Kawai Mosrite Electric Guitar. I’m still trying to get information on what they are, and even the guitar itself. but i never sean any website about this… do you have any info?? Other Asian/Japanese companies, on their own, discontinued using the design. To avoid the same problem happening again, Gibson bought Epiphone and started building some very nice Imported Copy Guitars! The 70’s Tokai’s go for nearly the same price as a real Gibson these days. Does anyone have email I can upload it too? I just got one of that HOHN guitars in red here in Guadalajara Mexico! white in 1975. Would really like any info about it. It’s got weird “humbucker” pickups. The same Japanese company who made Epiphone also made Voxton Guitars for Vox. The Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 electric guitar is a ⦠IN PRISTEEN CONDITION! The instructors name was Robert Hohn. If anyone is interested, give me a heads up!! how much is the vintage 1970 crestwood worth used? Hi,wonder if u can help,I have a Hayman 2020 and it seems to be a right mix,it has thin line body with twin humbucker p/u’s the head stock with the plastic hayman inserts has four extra post guides for the strings..The oddest thing is at the back where the serial number plate should be is open and there are no screw holes to show if there was ever a serial number plate on it.Any ideas as to year of manufacture or any info would be appreciated.Thanks. WOW! MORE LES PAUL COPIES. i dunno,, iam 63 and been playing for over 50yrs,i have had gibsons,fender,ibanez,blah blah,, to me i pick up a new mex strat or a studio and ,,,comon after playing fer so long they dont have magic ! This guitar has four knobs on it for volume and tone as well as two slide switches. It belongs in a museum. Some guy in Calgary tried to sell me a blue one about 12 years ago for $500.00 but it was rough. The number on the front of the neck near the sound hole is 81108. Bought it new in 1972 from the local Gibson guitar dealer in San Clemente California. Thank you Jim granheim. String through modification done by Arie Hipolito so it can fit standard Tele bridgeplates, so it’s told to me, not in perfect shape but it does have the numbers on the back and says made in japan, is there a chance it’s vintage, Is there a chance this is not a law suit I would love to send pictures if it’s ok…, I have a 1970 yamaha electric guitar,that a friend of mine had made for himself.I believe it is a one of a kind. Got it in around 1990, was already pretty road worn so thinking 1970’s. Few of them, however, compare to the real thing as shown on the 1980’s guitar page. I recently purchased, second hand, the above model guitar and would like to know its year of manufacture, an approximate value, all it’s technical information (what it is made of etc). Each instrument celebrates Gibsonâs legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. Your email address will not be published. Aloha!! It is a “Morris” electric acoustic blonde in colour. STORY: Vendee Globe leader Alex Thomson became the first to cross the equator and into the South Atlantic on Wednesday (November 18) as he continues to lead the pack in their race around the globe. Login with username, password and session length. Can’t find anything online about it or any mentions from anyone in the biz. The Univox guitars are popular today because Kurt Cobain of Nirvana used one. Lastly is a fantastic Tokai Set Neck with the historic Sunburst Finish. I have the exact JG silver Les Paul Guitar pictured above. Scott B. Good weight, excellent humbuckers. I noticed you didn’t have a picture of one with your picture of the six string version. Maple neck I have a blue Hohn, looks exactly like the photo in another colour. However it does not increase their value. sorry, can't help you with guitar info - but it's a great looking instrument. FYI: I get tired of people perpetuating the term “lawsuit era” It has to be the most abused term in the sale of vintage guitars. Please let me know. Put a bit more money to it and get a real one - either a new Chinese epiphone (so-so) or an old Korean-made "Epiphone by Gibson", which are really superb ⦠he also carried Gibson guitars. It started with as Silvertone shell, just the body and neck. anthony. Cool.Somewhere along the way I decided to build my own Custom Mosrite Copy. Welcome to Thomann! only the date of manufacture on the neck,right next to the body. Can anyone unravel the mystery of this mystery guitar? There are a couple stickers on the back of the headstock which give me the 7 digit serial number and where it was supposedly made which was Korea. I’m still kicking myself. As to the value??? No way Gibson would sell a case like this. The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. Anyone heard of Alcivar guitars. Anyhow…keep on rockin’ There are 500+ professionals named "Paul Thomson", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Plays like a dream. Hohn guitar. This guitar is pretty cool because a) it has a wicked flame fiish and b) it has an individual slider volume for each pickup. The Gibson Trad PRO V shares the same DNA with a Les Paulâmahogany body and neck, carved maple topâbut it's also a completely evolved instrument. Prior to his recent retirement, he held the position of Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex.Thompson is regarded as a pioneer in social science research, particularly due to the development of life stories and oral history within sociology ⦠Has a few nicks from playing in my high school band 45 years ago. In the early 1970’s Gibson had moved the production of Epiphone to Japan as a lower cost guitar to compete with the Japanese imports. The Ventures were very popular in Japan and that is why so many Mosrite copies were made during the 1960’s and the 1970’s. Do you know what year it would be and how many were made. Vintage 1970’s Lotus Les Paul Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Hondo II Les Paul Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Gibson Les Paul 55 Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Silvertone Telecaster Electric Guitar. Epiphone was distributed to dealers that could not get the Gibson Line but wanted a “Gibson” to compete with Fender. Cart Hello Select your address Best Sellers Today's Deals Electronics Customer Service Gift Ideas Books Home New Releases Computers Gift Cards Coupons Sell. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. It's getting crazy." Skip to main content.sg. Lindy Fralin vintage spec bridge pickup Anyone know who owns it and if it’s available? He has been married to Esther Cosgrave since April 3, 2004. I put Gibson Tuners on it for stability. Has anybody on here heard of Ariana guitars? LoneStar. I have that exact same 1970 Hohn Thomson reached the equator 9 days 23 hours and 59 minutes since setting sail from Les ⦠Vintage 1970’s Aria Burns Copy Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Inter-Mark Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Fender Lead II Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Univox Electric Bass Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Microfret Calibra II Electric Guitar, Vintage 1974 Guyatone Ricky Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Norma Barney Kessel Electric Guitar, Vintage 1973 Hayman Made in England Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s JG Made in Italy Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Epiphone Crestwood Electric Guitar. Also a sweet ’74 Gibson Les Paul 55. from late its exactly like the one on the top of this page except cherry red no number\s on it what do i have? It’s an old Aria made in Japan, how do I know whether it is Lawsuit model or not? I took guitar lesson in Calgary Alberta 1970 at ABC MUSIC. It’s almost mint but missing the “whammy bar”. He was a new distributor of them. Thanks Scott I would like to show you a picture of it, it’s beautiful!!! The body is weight-relieved, making it super comfortable to sling on the shoulder. So buyers beware of such terms. I have a Hondo 748 Deluxe Markll in wonderful condition sound wonderful to I think ithas Dimarzio pickups on it and it has Gover tuners well made it has the GIBSON headstock on it and the end of the frets are covered with the binding it is dark cherry can anyone tell me what there worth thanks. I was just given back my Dads late 60’s or 70’s era electric guitar. Anyone have any information on this maker? I still play this guitar all the time. You'll feel it first. On the left is a very nice Hondo Deluxe 748 Mark II. I have 2 of those Tempo guitars. Example: Lyle brand of guitars are considered very rare. On the left is a very nice Hondo Deluxe 748 Mark II. I love the 70’s – 80’s Japan made guitars better than just about any guitars ever made and had a 80’s Yamaha SBG 3000 back in the 80’s and wish I had never got rid of it as it was the best guitar I’ve ever played but at the time someone fell on out bass players guitar and broke the neck so with only a few hours before we were scheduled to play I traded the Yamaha for a new Spector bass. The connoisseurs of Musical Instruments have been pleasantly surprised by looking at the style and design of this product. This guitar is one of the best playing guitars I have used. Late in the seventies, Gibson Guitars won a legal battle for patent infringements, which over time, shut down all but a few “copy” guitar manufacturers worldwide. He contracted a Japanese guitar builder to produce these guitars. Having always been interested in music, he is able to play the guitar, keyboards, bass guitar and the drums. I have a black Hayman 3030. It says HF made in Italy. Try. Lyle L – 30 Martin Knock off with 1965 Grover locking tuners. Red, Blue and Green. Vintage 1970’s Silvertone Mosrite Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Univox Hi-Flyer Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Gene Moles Custom Mosrite Electric Guitar, Vintage 1970’s Mosrite 350 Stereo Electric Guitar. pleas send me if you have. Any info on this unbranded gem? Les Thomson is on Facebook. I have a photo of all the Italian Writing on the paper inside the guitar but alas am not able to translate. I have a Domino bass guitar, single pick up ,neck position and oddly not in their catalogue online. Led Zeppelin helped to popularise the Les Paul in the 70’s, when many great copies were made. Then I had a custom pickguard made at WD Products in Florida. Paul Thomson Principal Advisor at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand 500+ connections I haven’t played since i finished those lessons Greco MIJ Telecaster vintage Fender lawsuit electric guitar, Cosmetics 8 of 10 and plays 10 of 10, Ash body This guitar is absolutely MINT. Appreciate your site. I recently picked up an early 70s Pan Trini Lopez copy guitar serial number 2149886 any info on these?Thanks! I have what looks like a Vintage 1970’s Tokai Les Paul Electric Guitar (set neck), as pictured, with three minor exceptions: an extra switch in the middle of all the knobs, pearl inlay on the first fret, and a pearl inlay on the head in the shape of a diamond. Paul Thomson started his musical training at an early age, playing the piano as a child and touring the world as a chorister in Worcester Cathedral Choir. Any help in identifying it would be appreciated. Black beauty, pre lawsuit or lawsuit? i have one Eikosha bass guitar japan made…. It has a 0 fret, 335 Gibson design, Brisby bridge, bolt on neck, roller brisge, well bound, red with cream trim, the truss is adjusted at the heel, rosewood fret board, inlay on first fret. Anyone one know if this was American made early model ,as there is no other markings than Domino on headstock. Our company , is the best Quality Product selling in the Philippines Company keeps introducing the high-tech equipment, advanced technology and modern equipment. i’m wondering about my headstock says RM tempo (e335 copy),the tremolo arm has black infill in cast aluminium.the plate for bolts for neck just says japan. On the left, a nearly perfect 1972 Mosrite Ventures Model. Here is a nice selection of their guitars. In response to Jeff Burgess – June 22,2014. It repaired fixer said that it is made in japan. Because it doesn´t have the hardware, so I am in a little bit of trouble.. have Morris sillvertone or telecaster?60-70s maybe?why only one neck pic? Thanks, Verge. The 335 copy I’m picking up today cost me $200cnd…..a fair deal but not a great deal. Clearly a remake of a Martin D-35 with very nice bracing, ebony fretboard, high end tuners and sitka spruce (I believe) top and rosewood side and back. Wish I hadn’t done that. Would be keen to hear any info, Your email address will not be published. Thomson les paul( help ) Recent posts on vintage guitar and bass. No other service required ever. Never looses tuning. If you like those guitars but can’t find a vintage one, Eastwood Guitars is currently reissuing several of these designs: check these Eastwood Mosrite reissues. Sean Paul: Thomson, Paul: Amazon.sg: Books. Quality posts is the crucial to be a focus for the users Thanks Basically, Nordin (Gibson’s parent company at the time), called Ibanez to task on using the open book headstock design. Thanks, Bud. I have a 1970’s guitar, had it for a few years. All gold “plate” hardware with Gakki hard case. Hello, I am going to buy a circa 1975-76 Apparently, it’s some sort of Barney Kessel knockoff. Explore Custom Shop. I am selling it. Next to that a blonde Sekova, a sunburst Hyundai, a ⦠I am having a hard time identifing it. i have a cherry red lotus es paul prob. I’m picking up a 70’s (?) Hohn being a rock and roll musician would then show us how to play some real music. I was not very successful on the Morris website. Here are some additional examples of Les Paul reproductions from the 1970âs. Towards the end of the 1970’s, Fender and Gibson were loosing market share. Price: ~$20, 249 Reviews, 870 Wishlisted. does any one know how much a tempo , electric Spanish guitar . Could you give me a off the top value , has Japan written on the back of the neck plate written on it . Prime. i have a eikosha P bass guitar in a good condition but i dont know where to find a date of manufacturer.. there only have a ekosha word at headstalk and made in japan at the plate, just grab a bass without brand buat at the plate have a number G760123 matsumoku made in japan. Thank you !! IS THERE A WAY I CAN DATE I AND FIND OUT WHAT IT’S POSSIBLE WORTH IS? The serial number is 8348. could you give me any information on what it is worth,or anything? I was 14 years old. It is in very good shape and everything works, including all 4 completely metal-encased pickups that have a bit of gold foil over each opening. I have an old 'thomson' les paul guitar. 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