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The Typhoon 3V by Egmond is a Vintage Offset Guitar made in the Netherlands from the 60ties.

Scale length: 24 1/2" Nut width: 1 11/16" String spacing at nut: 1 7/16" String spacing at bridge: 2" Lower bout width: 13" Body wood: plywood Neck wood: unsure Fretboard: rosewood, zero fret nut Bridge: adjustable height, comp'd Neck feel: medium C-shape, 10-12" compound board radius

The Egmond story, in short. To get the complete Egmond story, I recommend the books about Egmond, written by Wim Markenhof and Cees Bakker.

As a retired station-master, in 1932 Uilke Egmond (1878-1959) founded a music school and a music shop in Valkenswaard, that was named Musica. In the music school he gave violin lessons and in the shop he sold instruments that was, mainly, imported from the Eastern Europe.

In 1935 the business moved to Eindhoven. Uilke's sons, Gerard (1904-1974), Dick (1920-1992) and Jaap (1921-1993) joined the company during WWII. The import of instruments ended and they decided to make the instruments on their own.

In the early 50's there were 20 employees and 50 guitars a week, was made. Production of Banjos and Mandolins was added. In the early 60's there were 80 employees and 2000 guitars a week, was made. And the business moved to Best, a northern suburb of Eindhoven.

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. The cheapest models had a price tag that was only 10% of the cost for a comparable model of a Gibson or a Fender.

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Jake Wildwood & Co

1960s Egmond Typhoon 3V semihollow electric guitar

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1960s Egmond Typhoon 3V semihollow electric guitar (w/whammy)

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1960s Egmond Typhoon 3V electric guitar -- modded to two pickups

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The Egmond Typhoon 3V originally had a vinyl-covered body, which some owners remove, revealing a primer finish that fits well with the hardware patina.
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The guitar has a 7-way switch for pickup combinations and a 2-way switch that reduces volume by about 40%, useful for lead/rhythm switching.
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Pickups produce a "quacky" sound, described as thin but fuller when combined, suitable for blues and roots music.
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Rewiring can be challenging, particularly the pickup selector, which is complex to wire correctly.
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In the Netherlands, Egmond guitars have been increasing in value after previously being considered low quality.
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A Different Kind of Dutch Thunder - Premier Guitar

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The Egmond Typhoon 3V is a quirky blast from the past, offering players a slice of 60s European guitar history. Its standout feature is undoubtedly the microphonic Powertone pickups, which are so sensitive you could use them as a lo-fi microphone. While the 7-way selector switch provides a range of tone options, it can sometimes drain the guitar's natural sound. The Vibratone tremolo is surprisingly effective, akin to a Jazzmaster's, but the floating bridge design might be a head-scratcher for some. Despite its quirks, the Typhoon 3V is a fun, affordable option for those seeking a vintage vibe without breaking the bank.

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Dr. Nico

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Dr. Nico Kasanda is known for using the Egmond Typhoon 3V guitar during his tenure with African Fiesta on the Vita label in the early 1960s. The distinct sound of the Egmond Typhoon 3V is evident on tracks such as "Bisengo Na Capitale" (Vita V 17) and "Kingo Mwambe" (Vita V 22).