Max Penco Acoustic Guitar Hot Deals! Cool Prices! - visit us in the store, or our 'Reverb' online store I plan to replace the bridge, set it up and keep it forever. We can't talk price here, but I paid very little. (or whatever the factory that now puts out modern Ibanez's was called back then.) I think they're one of the best kept secrets around. The second generation (1980-1985) were made in Korea. The first generation (1971-1976) were made in Japan and there was probably enough inventory to last into the late 1970s. MANN guitars were sold from approximately 1971 to 1985. My information is that they were built for the Philadelphia Music Comapny by Ibanez and branded Penco. MANN guitars were distributed only in Canada by Great West Imports who was headquarted in Vancouver.
The rosewood one I played sounded very much like a D-35. I'd compare the mahogany with a Martin D-18. But even with that, the thing sounds amazing. Which is a really good thing because it's all warped and separated and the bolt is the only thing holding it on. And the bridge is bolted on, like a Gibson. It has a Gibsonesque bridge with the screw saddle setting. Tough to tell, but I think it's laminated. The one I purchased has a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. I agree with it being thin, and it had laminated rosewood back and sides. I played one that was the studio knock around guitar a few years back while directing a voice session and it was amazing. I had been keeping my eyes open for a Penco. It rocks!Īnd about two months ago I purchased a Mid 70's Penco Dread. I recently changed out the hardware and replaced the pick-ups witgh a Dimarzio Super Distortion and a P90 for my oldest son. This cool Penco will certainly not be an exception.I am the original owner of a '74 or '75 Penco Les Paul Black Beauty. However, I have been hand picking myĬustomers instruments for over 20 years now and they all loved the guitars Iįound for them. It looks great in there!Īs is no returns as its vintage and used. This cool guitar needs a good case to be shown A very high qualityĭidn’t get it with the original case so we added the shown brand new Gator formįitting 335 style case for you. The cool flamey body and neck are fully bound. Guitar weighs in at 7 lbs 12 ozs, has a 25 inch scale neck, nut measures 1 5/8 Guitar sings! Great action that’s set up nice and low. Vintage 1965 Epiphone FT-85 Serenader 12 String Acoustic Guitar. Vintage Penco A-15JD MIJ Lawsuit Era J-200 Acoustic Jumbo Guitar w/ OHSC - EXC. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter. The neck sounds like a smokeįilled jazz box and the bridge will get your attention. Vintage Guitars & Basses > Acoustic Guitars. Guitar was checked and setup by our Techs with a new set of 10’s. (Gibson's parent company) against Elger (owner of Ibanez) over trademark "lawsuit guitar" origininated after a lawsuit filed by Norlin Guitars") of renowned US guitar like Fender or Gibson, produced by Penco line of products consisted of electricĪnd acoustic guitars, most of them were copies (also known as "lawsuit In the United States, Penco guitars were distributed by the Philadelphia Music Company. Ibanez guitars was another brand owned and manufactured by Hoshino Gakki. Some info we found on the internet regarding Penco guitars! Just a few dings and scratches but all very minor.
Guitar is all original and is in fantastic shape. It’s a 1978 Penco E-20N which has anĪwesome natural finish was to compete with the Gibson ES 335 market.īe sure to check out the video demo for this really cool guitar! Really cool Made in Japan Lawsuit guitar.
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