can someone tell me what this is...? Old Tung Eum Yamaha

[scottiel]

I recently picked up a bunch of old japanese guitars from a collector who didn't play guitar. I've scoured the internet trying to find out that this is and I've got nowhere. Based on the writing in the sound hole I'm assuming they were built for the japanese market.

Any info is greatly appreciated.

[Spud1950]

No info found on Tung Eum,however I found references to a Korean guitar manufacturer named Sung Eum, which has been in business since 1972. From the info I see, they have produced guitars for Ibanez, Fender Squier, Crafter and others,however I don't find any reference to either Tung Eum or Sung Eum having any connection to Yamaha. To be honest,whatever it is,the guitar in question looks to be an inexpensive,low level product.

[sneakypete]

I don`t know how to read Japanese kanji...but I can tell when they`re upside down...this label is upside down.
My wife tells me it reads...from left to right

hand crafted
Saion
Saion Gakki
bottom...or in this case top row...is the number...so 606...or is it 909.

[sneakypete]

I own my share of old MIJ acoustics and I have to agree...from what I see in the pics, this is a low end... probably all laminate...guitar. Hope you didn`t pay much for it.