 EKO | | ELECTRIC | EKO produced a number of different models, like the semi-hollowbody 335-ish Barracuda series; or electric/acoustic cutaway models like the Escort, Commander, and Mascot. EKO offered violin-shaped guitars and basses; and solid body guitars like the double offset cutaway Lancer series, or the rocket ship-shaped Roke guitars and basses. More traditional were the Kadett and Cobra lines. A number of EKO designs were based on Fender's Jazzmaster model.
Current models are Gibson- and Fender-based electric guitar designs, and dreadnought style acoustics.
Prices on vintage EKO models typically range $200-$400 - some of the more elaborate models may be priced as high as $500-$700, depending on condition, appeal, and relative coolness of the piece.
EKO's new models consist of the Camaro, Manta, and the Cobra II for electric guitars. They make a Manta and a Cobra in bass form as well. These models are based off of the popular '60s style guitars. For more information on the new models refer to their website (see Trademark Index). | | MODEL 500/1 | | - offset double cutaway assymetrical body (Jazzmaster style), small tortoiseshell pickguard, 1 single coil pickup, two knobs, available in various sparkle plastic finishes (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.), mfg. circa early 1960s. |
| MODEL 500/2 | | - offset double cutaway assymetrical body (Jazzmaster style), large tortoiseshell pickguard with EKO logo, 2 single coil pickups, two knobs, 4 pickup slide switches, available in various sparkle plastic finishes (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.), mfg. circa early 1960s. |
| MODEL 500/3 | | - offset double cutaway assymetrical body (Jazzmaster style), large tortoiseshell pickguard with EKO logo, 3 single coil pickups, two knobs, 6 pickup slide switches, available in various sparkle plastic finishes (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.), mfg. circa early 1960s. |
| Model 500/3V | | - similar to the Model 500/3, except has a vibrato arm, mfg. circa early 1960s. |
| MODEL 500/4 | | - offset double cutaway assymetrical body (Jazzmaster style), large tortoiseshell pickguard with EKO logo, 4 single coil pickups in humbucker placement, two knobs, 6 pickup slide switches, available in various sparkle plastic finishes (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.), mfg. circa early 1960s. |
| Model 500/4V | | - similar to the Model 500/4, except has a vibrato tailpiece, mfg. circa early 1960s. |
| MODEL 700/4V | | - offset double cutaway assymetrical body (Jazzmaster style) with lower bout cutout ("tulip body"), large tortoiseshell pickguard with EKO logo, 4 single coil pickups in humbucker placement, two knobs, 6 pickup slide switches, vibrato tailpiece, available in various sparkle plastic finishes (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.), mfg. circa early 1960s. |
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