Elk had its own factory in Tokyo until it burned down around 1968. Indeed, some of these guitars can go toe to toe with the American counterparts they draw their inspiration from. The Elk guitars were considered top tier, manufactured by Miyuki Electronic Corporation to complement its line of professional amps. Found on Reverb Explore Now Circa 1970 Elk GalaxyĮlk was one of the few guitar brands that was never built for export. From beginner models and high–quality alternatives to popular American designs to a Yamaha that looks ripped straight from a Salvador Dali painting, these ten guitars represent the tip of the iceberg of the always fascinating arena of Japanese vintage guitars. Today, we're revisiting this realm with a look at ten of the most exceptional vintage Japanese guitars for sale on Reverb right now. As we learned then, there were all sorts of Japanese makers in that era engaging in a veritable arms race for who could market the wildest designs resulting in one of the most intriguing and confusing chapters in all of vintage guitar history. A couple of months back, we published a guide to the many '60s guitar brands that often get mislabeled under the general “Teisco” tag.
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