How do I identify my guitar?
The most common place to find identification is on the headstock or on a label inside of the guitar, if applicable. If there is nothing on your guitar in question, chances are the original label or logo has fallen off.
Where are Egmond guitars made?
Holland
Egmond guitars were made in Holland, very similar in quality to Harmony and Kay brands in the U.S.. Many British Invasion bands learned to play and go their first gigs with Egmond guitars.
What does the serial number on my guitar mean?
Serial numbers can be useful in determining the year of manufacture of a guitar or amp. But due to incomplete registrations and illogical serial numbers, its history is often unclear. With the help of the serial number decoder, tables and instructions are the year and location of the largest well-known brands. DECODERS.
How good is Cort guitar?
Now Cort’s are very well built, having features that represent good value for money. While Cort produce some cheap ‘getting started’ guitar packs like their Earth Pack that comes with a bag, strap, tuner, and picks – they also make quite a few models further up the range with good quality solid tops.
How do you read a Martin guitar serial number?
The number in the left-side column is the year, and the number following the year is the last serial number used in that given year. Serial number 8349 for example, would be the first guitar built in 1899.
When did the Egmond guitar factory open in Germany?
The new factory in Best, 1961. In the 60’s the Egmond was the largest luthier in Europe and they were more known for quantity than quality. Cheap instruments was made in large numbers and, practically, everyone could afford to buy a guitar.
Is it possible to date an Egmond guitar?
“Unfortunately you cannot date Egmond guitars by the numbers. You can only give a rough dating by looking in their catalogues and by the types of parts they used in their different years. Best dating info is here ” [source: Wim Markenhof from EgmondGuitars website, email 12/2/2007]
What was the model number of the Egmond guitar?
The Egmond guitars had insipid model designations with letters and numbers in a strange combination. To popularize the guitars, they came up with the 7 -series. It was the Lucky 7 , the Solid 7 and the Bass 7. The Lucky 7 was actually a JG113/5CA.
Where can I buy an Egmond sub guitar?
Best dating info is here ” [source: Wim Markenhof from EgmondGuitars website, email 12/2/2007] In the Netherlands it is possible to buy a book written by Cees Bakker about the Dutch Egmond factories and all the sub brands. George Harrison started on an Egmond guitar and even Brian May started on one.