Eko Ranger

[evenkeel]

Mrs. Keel is not thrilled about this turn of events!!

On the way to the Guitar Center, for stuff to get the banjo up and running, I decided to stop by a local pawn shop. Amongst all the junk was a filthy, nasty looking Eko Ranger 12 string. But the frets looked good (just tarnished) straight neck and no cracks, dings, or structural problems. Saddle was the biggest issue, total mess. Made in Italy in '82, the last year they were imported into the US. After a bit of negotiating it somehow made it into the back seat of my car. Spent the ride to the GC and back coming up with a story.

The EKO has now been cleaned up, a new saddle installed, frets polished, truss rod tweaked, and new strings. Very pretty, twangy sound.

She will not be a permanet member of the family, she's only got a temporary visa. But fun to rescue the old girl.

 

[just strum]

Nice find (again). Looks good and should be enjoyable for the temporary visit.

 

[street music]

Man you are a high risk guy, I couldn't pull that off rght now, the Mrs would climb my back.

 

[sumitomo]

Your on a roll,better hurry their gunna dam the river.Sumi

 

[markb]

Eko Rangers were very popular when I was a lad. They were cheap and just about indestructible. When I needed a cheap acoustic for a gig I bought an Eros 000 from the same factory. Tough, very cheap (it cost less than a new case) and surprisingly good sounding.

 

[luvmyshiner]

Very sweet Keel! That is an interesting pick guard on that puppy. Looks like something Batman would put on his guitar.

 

[Spudman]

That's a bolt on neck right?

 

[peachhead]

Man, I need you to come down here and go to some pawn shops with me.

 

[evenkeel]

That's a bolt on neck right?

Yes. Wierd for a dread.

MarkB is right, these guitars are built very rugged. Note the bridge. The three "buttons" cover bolts. Hard to imagine this bridge every lifting. But, she sounds really good. Very jangly, bright tone.