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The Vintage Ranger Electra J 56/1 12-String Dreadnought by Eko

The Eko Ranger Electra J 56/1 12-String Dreadnought from the late 1960s is a classic Italian-made acoustic-electric guitar, prized for its rich, shimmering 12-string tone and distinctive vintage styling. Featuring a bold dreadnought body and an original soundhole pickup, it delivers excellent projection both acoustically and when amplified. Its spruce top and beautifully figured lacewood back and sides produce a warm, balanced sound with plenty of natural chorus, making it ideal for folk, rock, and classic pop. The chunky bolt-on neck, zero fret, and adjustable bridge provide comfortable playability, while the iconic Eko design has made these guitars a favourite among vintage collectors and musicians alike.

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• Model: Eko Ranger Electra J 56/1
• Year: Late 1960s (circa 1967–1969)
• Made in: Italy
• Body Style: Dreadnought
• Strings: 12 Steel Strings
• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Lacewood
• Neck: Bolt-On Neck
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
• Scale Length: 25" (635 mm)
• Nut Width: 1 7/8" (47.6 mm)
• Frets: 20 with Zero Fret
• Bridge: Adjustable Saddle Bridge
• Tailpiece: Trapeze Tailpiece
• Electronics: Original Soundhole Pickup
• Controls: Master Volume & Tone
• Tuners: Open-Gear Strip Tuners (6-on-a-side)
• Pickguard: Large Black 3-Ply Pickguard
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Weight: Approx. 6 lbs 8 oz (2.95 kg)

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Here we see Rio Reiser of the German Band: Ton Steine Scherben with some of his Guitars to his Left an Vintage 70ties Eko Ranger Electra J 56/1 12-String Dreadnought Image: https://verlag.buschfunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/rio-reiser-III.jpg

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