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Just happened upon this curious eBay seller. They have a few oddball acoustics at gouge-y prices, but interestingly, they claim to have a "complete Eko archive of around 80 guitars! You can buy the entire set for 50K sterling, any interested persons, please enquire."

I know Eko guitars have their fans, but this seems obsessive. Anyone know more?


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  • BenSirAmosBenSirAmos Frets: 380
    edited February 2023
    Roberto Brandoni (RIP) of Brandoni guitars seemed to have a lot of Eko guitars or guitar parts - and a lot of Vox bodies and parts from closed factories. Perhaps they bought stock from Brandoni Guitars when it was dissolved (if they are really no longer trading). https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/229762/eko-italian-made-1960s-vox-guitars
     

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  • TanninTannin Frets: 4394
    There was a complete Eko set advertised for sale on ... er might have been Reverb about a year ago. I meant to start a thread about it but never did. Presumably this is either the same set or perhaps a part of it.

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  • bugilemanbugileman Frets: 54
    edited February 2023
    I think the prices are way beyond what they are really worth....I mean if someone wants to pay a grand for an Eko that's up to them. But not for me...my local music shop sells a range of EKO and other Italian guitars, but they are sensible prices. 
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  • BillDLBillDL Frets: 5615
    I'm sure I heard about this before ... efore ...fore ... ore ...e  ;)
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  • afterlife_acousticsafterlife_acoustics Frets: 2
    Ladies and gentlemen, I run the afterlife acoustics repair shop so I can confirm that we do indeed have the complete Eko acoustic guitar back catalogue for sale! Our prices are very competitive, offering a world acclaimed and professional service. EKO's priced at a grand (to answer my above competitors statement) are either prototypes or rare pieces that are not available anywhere else. If you want the best, come to my shop, if you want a pile of nonsense then there is plenty around. Thank you
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  • guitarjack66guitarjack66 Frets: 1397
    They are dead to me!
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  • TanninTannin Frets: 4394
    @afterlife_acoustics I just think it is great that someone has a complete set of this neglected make, and cares enough about them to have accumulated so many interesting guitars. Good luck to you!
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