Eko Ranger XII LH

[jdogric12]

Hey Genesis fans. and Musical Box fans. Here's a nice piece I just picked up from Quebec (ok they actually shipped it so I wouldn't have to make the drive)

lefty Eko Ranger 12 acoustic. It weghs about 30 pounds and is put together with deck screws. I can't wait to let it acclimate (shipped with no case!!!) and string it up and see if it explodes!

[antipodean]

A friend of mine had one of these in the '80s. Interesting construction and "craftsmanship". I'm not sure that Eko had worked out that a 12-string neck would be put under more tension than a 6-string.

This is definitely one to tune down a half step, or a full step, or a tritone....

[dswp]

SWEET!!!

[jps]

Bringing that to RIO !!!

[leftyguitars]

I have had quite a few of these over the years, they are horrendous. The tops are often pulled up as they can't cope with the string tension.

[wints]

I had two in the 80's. Never had any problems with mine, and recalled I quite liked the sound.

[jdogric12]

Should be heading back my way very soon...

[jingle_jangle]

Where's it been, JDog? Out seeking reinforcements?

The FIAT of acoustics heads back to DC...

[jdogric12]

I left Florida without it!!! It's been with a repair guy since... well you can see how old the thread is!

[jingle_jangle]

Just be sure you check the TIG welds before stringing it up for the first time.

[marc61]

I have an Eko acoustic bass. Pretty new. It has a real acoustic sound that can easily keep up with other guitars. I enjoy it

[jdogric12]

Is it the old Italian Eko, or the newer Chinese stuff?