Maker
Guyatone
Guitar manufacturer
Guyatone was a Japanese maker of guitars and electronics founded in 1933, one of the earliest Japanese producers of electric guitars and effects.
Models
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Guyatone LG-200
A solid-body electric guitar from Guyatone's LG series, part of the company's early lineup of Japanese-made solid-body electrics that helped establish Japan's post-war electric guitar industry.
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Guyatone LG-50
A solid-body electric guitar made by the Japanese maker Guyatone in the late 1950s, nicknamed the 'Feather.' One of the earliest Japanese production electric guitars, it is prized by vintage collectors for its distinctive pickups and tone.
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Guyatone LG-350T Sharp 5
A 1960s offset solid-body electric guitar by Guyatone, the signature model of the Japanese surf band the Sharp Five, co-designed by guitarist Nobuhiro Mine. It features exaggerated offset cutaways, a carved top, and sparkle finish, and is sought after on the vintage market.
Sources
Representative model
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Guyatone LG-50
A solid-body electric guitar made by the Japanese maker Guyatone in the late 1950s, nicknamed the 'Feather.' One of the earliest Japanese production electric guitars, it is prized by vintage collectors for its distinctive pickups and tone.