Eko

Eko

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Also known as: Eko Guitars

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Eko is an Italian guitar manufacturer founded in 1959 by Oliviero Pigini in Recanati, Italy. Originally tied to the region's accordion-making tradition, Eko pivoted to guitar production during the rock 'n' roll boom and grew into one of the largest guitar manufacturers in Europe, exporting heavily to the United States through partnerships with the Lo Duca Brothers in Wisconsin and the Vox Corpo...

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Eko is an Italian guitar manufacturer founded in 1959 by Oliviero Pigini in Recanati, Italy. Originally tied to the region's accordion-making tradition, Eko pivoted to guitar production during the rock 'n' roll boom and grew into one of the largest guitar manufacturers in Europe, exporting heavily to the United States through partnerships with the Lo Duca Brothers in Wisconsin and the Vox Corporation. The company's 1960s electrics became visually iconic, often decorated with sparkle and pearloid finishes, fitted with multiple pickups, and controlled by distinctive rocker-style pickup selector switches.

After a quieter period in subsequent decades, Eko resumed industrial and artisanal production of acoustic and electric guitars in 2005. The catalog spans acoustic, classical, electric, and bass instruments across a range of price points, including reissues of vintage models such as the Eko 700 series and the Ranger acoustic line, alongside newer electric designs. The brand is known for its place in the Italian instrument-making heritage centered around Recanati and Castelfidardo, and for the collectibility of its 1960s-era guitars among vintage enthusiasts.

Eko has 96 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Steel-string Acoustic Guitars. Their gear is featured by 68 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Simon Gallup, John Deacon, and Ryan Adams. Eko's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.

Artists Who Use Eko

Simon Gallup uses 2 Eko products

Simon Gallup

Bassist · The Cure

John Deacon uses 2 Eko products

John Deacon

Bassist, Composer · Queen

Ryan Adams uses 2 Eko products

Ryan Adams

Singer, Guitarist · Phil Lesh and Friends

Christian Bland uses 2 Eko products

Christian Bland

Guitarist · The Black Angels

Oliver Kanes uses 2 Eko products

Oliver Kanes

Singer, Guitarist

Kevin Parker uses 1 Eko product

Kevin Parker

Guitarist, Bassist · Tame Impala

Jimmy Page uses 1 Eko product

Jimmy Page

Guitarist · Led Zeppelin

Frank Iero uses 1 Eko product

Frank Iero

Singer, Guitarist · My Chemical Romance

Les Claypool uses 1 Eko product

Les Claypool

Singer, Bassist · Primus

Mark Knopfler uses 1 Eko product

Mark Knopfler

Guitarist, Singer · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Taylor York uses 1 Eko product

Taylor York

Guitarist · Paramore

Bernard Sumner uses 1 Eko product

Bernard Sumner

Singer, Guitarist · Joy Division

Mike Rutherford uses 1 Eko product

Mike Rutherford

Singer, Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Mick Taylor uses 1 Eko product

Mick Taylor

Guitarist · The Rolling Stones

Jason Pierce uses 1 Eko product

Jason Pierce

Singer, Guitarist · Spacemen 3

Matteo Mancuso uses 1 Eko product

Matteo Mancuso

Guitarist

Justin Meldal-Johnsen uses 1 Eko product

Justin Meldal-Johnsen

Bassist, Music Producer · Nine Inch Nails

Carl Wilson uses 1 Eko product

Carl Wilson

Singer, Guitarist · The Beach Boys

Chris Joannou uses 1 Eko product

Chris Joannou

Bassist · Silverchair

Jean Michel Jarre uses 1 Eko product

Jean Michel Jarre

Keyboardist, Music Producer · The Dustbins

Community setups featuring Eko

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andreberaldino

Gear IQ 672

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andreberaldino

Gear IQ 672

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giovanni_valente

Gear IQ 279

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Gear IQ 72

japo91

japo91

Gear IQ 112

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eugy_paltrinieri

Gear IQ 84

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