What brand is this?

[glennerd1]

My wife bought this at an Estate sale inNorth Carolina It says Japan on the backplate. I can't find it anywhere. Any idea's? Glenn.

[VintAxe]

Hi Glenn.

Your guitar was built by Kawai in the mid 1960's. It was probably sold through a department store originally and likely never had a brand badge on it.

[glennerd1]

Wow Thanks ! I looked for a few hours last night. I did wonder if it was a JC Penny's or something like it. My 1st guitar was an Airline with a case with an amp in it.. What is this guitar worth? I think she paid $65 for it. Glenn.

[VintAxe]

I think your wife did well for $65, the tremelo bar alone would probably sell for at least $40 on eBay. Kawai built ship loads of this general style of guitar so they are fairly common. I'll say $225 would be a reasonable asking price for the guitar assuming it plays.

The front strap button is in the wrong place. Maybe someone set it up to play lefty at some point in it's past. You should find the original strap button hole at the front of the upper bout.

If you still had your Airline guitar in case you would have something worth quite a bit more money. They can sell from $400-$600 depending on style and condition.

[glennerd1]

Yes it looks like someone moved the strap button. Maybe I should move it back.I took some better pictures. Thanks for the help. GT http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee4 ... 1/k6-1.jpg
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