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Ranger VI Vintage Reissue Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Overview

An Italian stallion given a new chance to ride, and now with electronics.

In 1962, EKO decided to produce a series of folk guitars because of popular demand by Italian and foreign markets. After thorough market research, they chose a dreadnought shape which was popular in the U.S. at the time. Initially the 6-string J54 was produced. It was an immediate success due to style, playability and price. It wasn’t long until there was a demand for a 12-string version, especially in US and UK, which led to the J56, as it was named until ‘67. In a relatively short time, the J56 became the best-selling 12-string guitar on the market.

In 1967, both the 6-string and 12-string went through a restyle and the new versions were showcased under the names of Ranger VI and Ranger XII. EKO is continuing the tradition of the Ranger with Vintage Reissue 6- and 12-string versions. The Ranger is the guitar that truly represents the history of EKO. Its a guitar that has been very prominent in the past, continues to be very important today, and will surely help define the future of EKO. The Ranger VI Vintage Reissue brings new life to the most beautiful and interesting features used in the past, and has added modern electronics for today's performers.

Case sold separately.

Features

Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Info not available
  • Body finish: Natural Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Low profile
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.6 in.
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Neck finish: Gloss Natural
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: Phase
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Plastic
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: None
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

Go back to the classic days of EKO with this solid reissue. Order today!

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