catalogue eko 2014

7/24/2019 Catalogue Eko 2014

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CONCEPT 2014


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MASSIMO VARINIEko project leader

Max is a 360 musician and he has conveyed to this Catalog all his ex periences in Music! Hes

multi-Platinum awarded as Guitar Player, Composer, Arranger and Artistic Producer with many

International-Italian Artists; 1 Grammy and 3 Latin Grammy Awards (as Guitar Player for Laura

Pausini), he has recorded with Artist as Andrea Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Nek, Laura Pausini,

Gianluca Grignani, Pablo Meneguzzi, Renato Zero, Mina, Adriano Celentano, Ornella Vanoni,

Vasco Rossi and many others. Artistic Producers for 2 Musicals (Produced by Pierre Cardin),

arranger for the Festival di Sanremo. From new-Age Acoustic Music to Music for Children,

from Christian Music to his Rock-Blues Trio. As a Guitar Player hes touring with his Acoustic

Project and he has 3 solo Album (My Sides, Anacrusis, Urban Guitar) in his credits; in Electric

he has on his credits 2 Solo Album and an album wi th Massimo Varini Power Trio.

Max is also involved in the biggest Educational Catalog regarding teaching guitars! Hes

written 16 books with CD/DVD. His books are the most sold in Italy: 8 books in the Top-Ten

charts! Web: Maxs Youtube Channel has more than 17.000.000 (seventeen millions) of vie ws

of his lessons and acoustic-instrumental songs! almost 50.000 Likes on Facebook and other

Socials. Max knows Music, Instruments... and so on: he knows the Music Businness how he

knows how an instrument has to sound! From the first Drawing to the last Sample, Max has

taken care of all the production steps for the Eko Guitars!

This is the New Era for Eko Guitars!

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R&D ITALY

LxA Project (short for Liuteria x Amore which means Luthier for Love) is a story of Italian

excellence in craftsmanship, inspired by passion, technology and creativity.

LxA is born when Master Luthier Roberto Fontanot - more than 20 years of ex perience in

assisting world-renowned guitar player - meets Maurizio Serafin, an Italian architec t.

The common mission is to build string instruments combining love for the instrument, manual

skills and creativity, by making the best use of the most advanced manufac turing technology.

Built in full respect of nature following the rules of traditional guitar building, all instruments

are made with the highest quality wood, naturally seasoned and finished with natural paint.

The collaboration with Eko begins in l ate 2012,

when Massimo Varini takes on his role as EKO Project Leader: Roberto Fontanot is the luthier

taking care of his instrument s for the past 15 years.

LxA Project has thus become the R&D for EKO taking care, under the leadership of

Massimo Varini, of everything that concerns the development of new designs

with technical drawings and production of prototypes,

but they also manufacture exceptional guitars - 100% Made In Italy.

The research done in Italy is also transferred to the instruments manufactured

in far east in order to ensure Italian style and design,

but also to ensure the quality that is essential for this concept.

MADE IN ITALY

VISION

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When I think about buying a new Guitar, Im simply not interested in just a product...

Im trying to follow a dream, that can become a reality with a Guitar.

This is the goal that Eko are aiming to achieve, to build dream-catching instruments, that

inspire people of all ages to become mu sicians, to become happy and enriched with mu sic.

Musicians talking together use a totally di fferent language!

Hey Guys! I was playing my favorite Axe when I heard the strings buzzing!

So I used an allen -key to raise the action, used thin ner picks and a capo!

For non-musicians its not easy to understand this terminology!

We are like a Tribe... so thinking about tribes, Ive organized the Eko catalog referring to

the ancient meanings of numbers from 0 to 8, with every number having its own meaning.

Most of the instruments have a tribal-logo that suggests the series/model name and in

my Eko Catalog there is not one single guitar that I would not recommend to a friend.

Every instrument has it s own story, and I think it will be easy to find the right one for you,

it does not matter if you want to become a professional, or just play for fun on the beach, or in

front of a fireplace.

From entry level to the high specification Made in Italy series,

Eko has the answer for every musician!

I am inviting you to become par t of the EKO Tribe, so we can help you follow your dream!

Massimo Varini

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SPECIAL SERIES

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The new Eko catalog begins with the number 0 because this number represents a completed work.

A circle commonly represents unity, wholeness, and infinity, without beginning or end.

Oliviero Pigini founded Eko 55 years ago, in 1959 and by creating the Eko brand he accomplished his

dream, and completed his own circle/zero.

Now, after 55 years, we continue to write that dream, celebrating the 55 thanniversary of the founding of

Eko with this limited edition of 55 pieces.

OLIVIEROPIGINI

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OLIVIERO PIGINISPECS

Neck Hand Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard Ebony

Fingerboard inlay Real Abalone snowflakes style

Width at Nut 45 mm

Scale 630 mm

Body wood (top) Solid AAA Sitka Spruce

Body wood (B&S) Solid Selected Rosewood

Finish Gloss

Body depth 96-106 mm

Rosette Handmade Real Abalone

Bridge Ebony

Bridge pins Ebony with Abalone dot

Bindings Handmade Real Abalone

Nut / Saddle Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

Special Oliviero Pigini Signature on the HS

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PRIMO SERIES


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Primo is the Italian word for First and is therefore associated with the number 1.

The beginning of every count, theFirst place is what we all aspire to... but 1 is not only

the beginning, it is also considered to be the number associated with the sun, with the

natural phenomena of the earth and fire.

The Primo series is inspired by the fire, by the Flame of Love for the music that burns inside

every young musician. Thus Spark is where its starts, a small guitar for little ones... but

the spark turns into a small Flame that lights up but those around, like a Candle, a size

guitar, and then finally the Flame and the Sparkling Flame.

A truly EKO guitar, unique in every detail, Rosette, bridge and headstock.

PRIMO SERIESNUMBER 1

PRIMO SERIESSPECS

Neck Birch / Mahogany for Sparkling Flame

Headstock New Asymmetrical Eko Design HS 2014

FingerboardMaple Stained; Rosewood for SparklingFlame

Width at Nut50 mm for Classic 45 mm Classic 3/4 and

Classic 1/2

Scale650 mm for Classic 580 mm for Classic

3/4 530 mm for Classic 1/2

End of fretboard Rounded

Finish Gloss

Bridge

Maple Stained; Rosewood for Sparkling

Flame

EQ Eko by Fishman only for Sparkling Flame EQ

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CLASSIC

NATURAL WHITE SUNBURST BLUEBURST RED VIOLET BLACK PINK

CLASSIC3/4

CLASSIC1/2

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MASTER SERIESMADE IN ITALY


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MASTER SERIES

2014 is the return of EKOs MADE IN ITALY.

This series is associated to the number 2, it represents both the

duality and the union of two elements as well as partners.

The guitar and the musician have a relationship that is very close

and unique.

Master Series are 100% made in Italy from design to materials,

including cases and electronic equipment. Research and

development takes place inside our workshop managed by Master

luthier Roberto Fontanot, his work is also then transferred to all our

other series.

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PROFUMOSASPECS

Neck Mahogany

Tuners In house designed carbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

Fingerboard Ebony

Fingerboard Binding Inlayed

Width at Nut / Sca le 46 mm / 646 mm

Body wood (top) Valcanale Italian Spr uce

Body wood (B&S) Rosewood


Rosette Ebony

Body Binding Maple

Nut / Saddle Bone / Bone

Bridge Ebony

Finish Gloss water based

EQ Heart sound system (italian made)

Accessories Droplay: case / trolley / stand

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ACOUSTIC SERIES


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NXT

DUO

TRIEVO

MIAEGO

VISION ACOUSTIC

DUO TRI EVO EGONXT MIA

THREE is said to be the perfect number...

THREE letters form the name EKO, in Italian the word for 3 is made of THREE letters

(TRE in italian means 3)!

The sound of the word THREE is similar to TREE, and it is from the trees that the guitars take

shape and life... to finally arrive into the hands of musicians, or to someone who dreams of

becoming a musician.

Tre... Three... Tree... TRI

The Musician enriches the world of his music, and at the same time while expressing himself

through the music he proves his existence... everything takes the form of a Latin word: EGO.

THREE letters again and the of EKO that reflects itself in a mirror, takes pleasure from it

and is a mirrored THREE!

The number 3 was part of the inspiration when creating this new catalog.

The name of the EKO acoustic series are formed of 3 letters and the fingerboard inlays of

each series are to be considered like a tribal-tattoo at the twelfth fret.

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NXT SERIES


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Since 1959, Eko was for many the FIRST guitar, with millions of people starting to play

holding an EKO guitars in their hands.

Eko has always been recognized throughout the world for excellent price quality ratio.

This first series of acoustic instruments are intended to be not only the first, but also the

N(e)XT guitar in the development of a musicians path... One step forward, a little more... a

little farther.

A series of instruments with 100% EKO characteristics. Entry level guitars very affordable,

made with great care for detail and quality, that make the NXT series an ideal first guitar,

but also the next that guitarist wants to have.

The rounded/smoothed shapes of the 2014 headstock and bridge are a good match to the

straight cutaway particular to EKO. The oval shaped hole, although coming from the late

60s, becomes wonderfully modern when applied to the NXT Nylon and Gipsy.

NXT SERIESNUMBER 3

NXT SERIESSPECS

Neck Mahogany

Fingerboard Rosewood

Width at Nut43 mm / 50 mm for 12 strings / 52 mm forNylon CW / 42 mm for Bass D CW

TunersDie Cast Eko Branded, Premium open Tunersfor slotted Headstock / Diecast for Bass

Scale 650 mm; 812 mm for Bass D CW

Body wood (top) Agathis

Body wood (B&S) Agathis

Finish Gloss

Body depth95-112 mm / 65-80 m m for Nylon CW /81-103 mm for Parlor / 8 0-108 mm for GipsyCW / 95-118 mm for Bass D CW

Rosette NXT Rosette

Cutaway Eko Straight CW

Bridge Rosewood

EQEko G03 with Tuner (only models with EQexcept Gipsy CW)

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D D CWwith EQ

D12 STRINGS

018 018 CWwith EQ

018 CW12 STRINGS

with EQ

NYLONCW

with EQ

BASSD CWwith EQ

PARLOR GIPSY CW

NATURAL BROWN SUNBURST BLUE SUNBURST DARK VIOLIN BLACK

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NXTS

ERIES

NXT NYLON

NXT BASS

NXT PARLOR

NXT PARLOR

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NXT GIPSY

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DUO SERIES


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In this case the DUO is not formed by two people but

from the union of the musician and his instrument.

The instrument itself becomes part of the DUO and the new rosette is trying to

communicate/express this double thread tie which links the guitarist and his guitar in an

inextricably way, the sinuous curves of the headstock and bridge are represented in the

new Rosette DUO, that intersects them together.

The EKO philosophy of offering fantastic quality/price ratio, finds the DUO and DUO

Flamed+ the perfect connection of aesthetics and attention to detail.

This series which come in two versions, pays a lot attention on the aesthetics of the

instrument, even though they are entry level instruments, they are a pleasure for the eyes.

With a very stylish design they offer a round and rich sound. The series also includes

equalized versions, featuring an Eko in house designed EQ and the Flamed+ the famous

Fishman Isys 301.

DUO and DUO FLAMED+ SERIESNUMBER 3

DUO SERIESSPECS

Neck Mahogany

Neck Finish Satin


Width at Nut 43 mm

Scale 650 mm, 580 mm for Mini

Body wood (top) Mahogany

Body wood (B&S) Mahogany

Finish Gloss

Body depth 95-113 mm / 94-101 mm for Mini

Cutaway Eko Straigth CW

Bridge Rosewood

EQ Eko G03 with Tuner (only for CW models)

Nut / Saddle Plastic / Plastic with compensated tuning

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D D CW 018 MINI MINI CW018 CW

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DUOSERIES

DUO D CW EQ

DUO 018 CW EQ

DUO MINI CW EQ

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DUO FLAMED+ SERIES


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DUO FLAMED+ SERIES

DUO FLAMED+ SERIESSPECS

Neck Selected Mahogany

Neck Finish Satin


Width at Nut 43 mm


Body wood (top) Selected Flamed Mahogany


Finish Gloss

Body depth 95-114 mm / 90 -101 mm for Mini


Bridge Rosewood

Nut / Saddle Plastic / Plastic with compensated tuning

EQ Eko by Fishman Isys 301 (only for CW models)

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D D CW 018 MINI MINI CW018 CW

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DUOF

LAMED

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ERIES

DUO 018 CW EQ FLAMED+

DETAILSNEW ACOUSTIC BRIDGEBone saddlew/compensated tuning

DUO ROSETTERounded Fingerboard

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TRI SERIES

TRI SERIES TRI SERIES


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This series offers to the more demanding musicians a selection of Solid Top guitars

designed with the focus on performance.

The musician, the instrument and the sound, an indissoluble TRInity.

The cutaway used in this series is the American Style Cutaway, which is softer and curvier.

This style of cutaway is also used for the Evo series, while the other series make use of the

Straight CW used by Eko in the 60s.

The TRI series combines a Spruce solid top with Mahogany back and sides, with fretboard

and bridge in rosewood. This combination provides a penetrating and accurate sound,

with volume, even with the Mini version suitable for both, children and those looking for a

big sound in a portable size.

Cutaway versions are fitted with the EKO G03 in-house designed EQ, capable to bring

everything you want to the stage.

TRI SERIESNUMBER 3

TRI SERIESSPECS



Width at Nut 43 mm

Tuners Die Cast Eko Branded


Body wood (top) Solid Spruce


Finish Italian Semigloss

Body depth 95-115 mm / 89-100 mm for Mini

Cutaway Eko American Style CW

Bridge Rosewood

EQ Eko G03 with Tuner (only for CW models)

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D D CW 018 MINI018 CW

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TRI D

TRI MINI

TRI MINI Honey Burst

TRI 018 CW Natural

TRI D Cherry Burst

TRISERIES

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EVO SERIES

EVO SERIES EVO SERIES


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The EVO(lution) series carries the genetic code of the MIA series, which have become

Ekos most successful guitars in recent years.

The MIA series changed the perception of EKO from being mainly a first guitar to

becoming the Ultimate guitar in the hands of great artists and professionals.

EVO series takes a step further by focusing on the close relationship between musician

and instrument, with Open Pore finish,

so to leave intact the contact and feeling with the wood.

Reduced body thickness makes the instrument with a great sound, a perfect,

comfortable fit when played.

The use of 3 different stages of maturation of the wood and open pore finish, make these

instruments extremely lightweight and resonant, the sound is warm, and the depth of

cedar is made more present by the mahogany back and sides.

The width of the NUT has been increased to 45 mm, to better support fingerstyle lovers

used to fingerboards of renowned and historical brands.

The length of the DIAPASON is by choice different between the various models.

For EVO Gipsy and EVO Baritone we chose a solid Sitka Spruce top for tonal

characteristics matching with the other models of the series.

The EVO Mini is a small guitar with professional sound characteristics for younger guitar

heroes, and portability for professionals without sacrificing quality.

EVO SERIESNUMBER 3

EVO SERIESSPECS


Fingerboard Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut 45 mm / 580 mm for Mini

TunersDie Cast Eko Branded, Premium openTuners for slotted Headstock

Scale648 mm (D and Parlor); 630 mm (018),704 mm (Baritone)

Body wood (top)Selected solid Cedar (spruce for Baritoneand Gipsy)


Finish Satin Open-pore

Body depthSpecial thin body 82 to 102 mm / 98 to 100mm for Gipsy CW

Rosette Evo Wood Rosette

Cutaway Eko American Style CW

EQ Eko by Fishman Isys 301 (no EQ on Gipsy CW)


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D D CW 018 MINI018 CW GIPSY CW

PARLORBARITONE

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EVOSERIES

EVO MINI

EVO D CW EQ

EVO D

EVO MINI

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MIA SERIES

MIA SERIES MIA SERIES


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The Italian meaning of the word MIA is MINE!

The first series introduced by Massimo Varini in 2009, this represented the return of Eko to

the popularity, usage and prestige it had back in the 60s.

Whats more personal and intimate for a guitarist to say that this is my guitar?

MIA series delivers everything demanded by professional players.

The exceptional formula with MIA is the selected Cedar top, with reduced thickness for a

fantastic physical sensation that vibrates on the player.

Rosewood back and sides deliver depth, dynamics and warmth of sound, while the

rosewood fingerboard and bridge, make for a really fast and comfortable neck.

NUMBER 3 SPECS



Width at Nut43 mm / 50 mm for 12 Strings / 52 mm forNylon CW / 42 mm for Bass D CW

Scale 650 mm; 812 mm for Bass

End of fretboard Special Rounded and smooth

Body wood (top) Premium selected solid Cedar Top


Finish Italian Semigloss

Body depth Special thin body 82 to 102 mm / 66-80mm for Nylon CW


EQEko by Fishman Presys Blend 301Eko G03 for Mia Bass D CW


Bindings Maple

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D D CW D12 STRINGS

018 018 CW 018 CW12 STRINGS

NYLONCW

BASSD CW

PARLOR

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MIA

SERIES

MIA BASS MIA NYLON

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MIA BASSBridge

MIARosette

DET

AILS

MIA XII STRINGSHeadstock

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MIA

SERIES

MIA 018 EQ

MIA 018

MIA BASS

MIA NYLON

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MIA NYLONHeadstock


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MIA PARLORHeadstock

MIA

NYLON

SpecialBridge

MIA NYLONSpecial Rosette

MIARosette

MIAEko by Fishman Presys Blend EQ

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AILS

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EGO SERIES

EGO SERIESNUMBER 3

EGO SERIESSPECS


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Often, in addition to the passion and love for music, what gives enough determination for

a musician to succeed is the EGO.

The same EGO that mirrored the E of Eko, which gave the perfect number 3 for the

acoustic instruments catalog, is the EGO that wants to realize the dream. The names we

give to each model in this series is the Dream we described at the beginning.

STAR, whether it is a Pop or Rock Star there is no doubt that the shape to which we

associate a Star is the Dreadnought shape.

ICON, the idols who made history, speaking about guitar players they are often associated

with shapes such as the zero 0, 00, 000, and the OM .

This is why the name of our EGO ICON is the OM shape.

LEGEND, photos that bring the sense of Legends are black and white, the legend of

guitarists who sold their souls, is often started by playing a guitar with the Parlor shape.

For EGO series, focus is totally on the producing guitars to the highest quality possible.

Inside the catalog called 3 - acoustic instrument the EGO series represent the absolute

maximum in terms of human contribution and guitar building.

NUMBER 3 SPECS


Fingerboard Hand Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut 45 mm

TunersDie Cast Eko Branded, Premium openTuners for slotted Headstock

Scale648 mm (STAR and LEGEND)630 mm ICON

Body wood (top)Hand selected solid Mahogany (LEGEND),Hand Selected solid Sitka Spruce for STARand ICON

Body wood (B&S)Sapele (ICON and LEGEND),Rosewood (STAR)

Finish Vintage Gloss

Body depth102-126 mm for STAR / 97-106 mm forICON / 92-100 mm for LEGEND

Rosette Handmade Vintage Herringbone

Bridge pins Black, rosewood with abalone dots

Bindings Real Handmade Herringbone


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DSTAR

018ICON

PARLORLEGEND

VINTAGE SUNBURST(Spruce Top: STAR-ICON)

VINTAGE SUNBURST(Mahogany Top: LEGEND)

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ERIES

EGO LEGEND

EGO STAR EGO ICON

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ELECTRIC SERIESMADE IN ITALY

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LM&T

For the series ELEMENTS we were inspired precisely by the 4 elements.

All Made in Italy electric guitars are built with the highest research and technology

combined with the experience and love that characterize the production of Master Luthier

Roberto Fontanotand his workshop Liuteria X Amore Project.

Our pickguards in wood, inlaid pots, the research of fascinating curves, playability, fit,

sound research...

- FIRE:we started with the number 1 with the series FIRST, like with that series, we were

inspired by the flame that burns in the hearts of musicians when thinking this guitar... this

guitar is the most aggressive with real fire in the sound. The combinations of pickups and

the tremolo make this a very versatile instrument!

- TERO:a mix between the typical TELE sound, heavy and consistent, and the

concreteness of an LP... the combination of wood, the neck joint and pickups make this a

guitar you really do feel... sinking feet on the GROUND and pushing the sound up to the

listener.

- AIRE:1959 is the year of the founding of Eko and in the same year the Stratocaster

moved from the maple fretboard to the rosewood one... thinking about that historic

instrument and about such a crucial date for Eko, we wanted to set the goal even more

forward: 24-frets with no modern impact, a positively sharp and penetrating sound, with

all the features of our Made in Italy production.

- AQUA:the choice of woods and construction model gives this guitar a very liquid

sound. When, in 1959, Oliviero Pigini began his dream, the guitar designed by Mr. Les Paul

become very important and recognized as the guitar with the most fluid sound ever

produced, and that year was very special.

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ELECTRIC SERIESSPECS

ELECTRIC SERIESMADE IN ITALY


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SPECS

SPECS AQUA FIRE TERO AIRE

Body wood (bottom) Mahogany Alder Alder Alder

Body wood (top) Flamed maple Flamed maple Flamed maple Alder

Neck wood Mahogany Maple Maple Maple

Neck shape C profile C profile C profile C profile

Fingerboard Ebony Rosewood Maple Maple

Fgbd Radius Compound radius Compound radius Compound radius Compound radius

Fgbd inlays Tribal Logo at XII fret Tribal Logo at XII fret Tribal Logo at XII fret Tribal Logo at XII fret

Neck joint Glued Glued Glued Bolt on

Pickup config. HH HSH SH HSS

Controls Volume / Tone Volume / Tone Volume / Tone Volume / Tone / Tone

Knobs Ebony inlayed Ebony inlayed Ebony inlayed Ebony inlayed

HeadmachinesIn house designedcarbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

In house designedcarbon fiber (ratio 1:21)



Bridge Thru the wood / Tonepros Floyd Rose Tremolo All Parts Tele Style Wilkinson 100 Tremolo

Finish Natural Waterbased Natural Waterbased Natural Waterbased Natural Waterbased

Pickguard Wood

AccessoriesDroplay:case / trolley / stand

Droplay:case / trolley / stand



MADE IN ITALY

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AQUA

AQUA

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FIRE

FIRE

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TERO

TERO

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AIRE

AIRE

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RANGER & VINTAGE SERIES

RANGER & VINTAGE SERIESNUMBER 5

RANGER & VINTAGE SERIESSPECS


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The RANGER is the guitar that very well represents the history of Eko.

A guitar that has been very important in the past, continues to be very important today and

will surely become more important in the future of Eko.

For this relationship between past and future this section of the catalog is associated with

the number 5... a number that looks with equal intensity in two different directions.

With the Ranger VR (Vintage Reissue) we bring to new life the most beautiful and interesting

features used in the past, all combined together in this instrument that we offer now,

after 55 years, in a new different colour, as if this guitar is a real vintage.

RANGER VR

RANGER GN

RANGER

Neck Mahogany

Neck joint Bolt-on


Width at Nut 43 mm / 50 mm for 12 D

Tuners Die Cast Eko Branded

Scale 650 mm

Body wood (top) Spruce


Finish Gloss


Pickguard Ranger Vintage Style with binding

Fingerboard inlays Vintage mop squares

Nut / Saddle Alluminum zero fret / Plastic-adjustable

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RANGER D RANGER 12 D

RANGER ORANGE

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RAN

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RANGERVIVR

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ARTIST SERIES

ARTARTIST SERIES

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ARTIST

The number 6 is the right number for the ARTIST series.

SIX are the letters in the word Artist and the number 6 stays for balance and harmony.

The number SIX, similar to the artist, has the ability to beautify and enrich what is around

him and thats why we have put together in this series the guitars thought by great artists,

realized together with EKO. They are like the leaders of our TRYBE.

This series will rapidly grow with no restrictions of any kind; every shape be it an electric,

classic or acoustic guitar, every bass and ukulele, they will all be welcome.

Many artists are already working with us and many new will be joining the team, stay tuned

to find out the names that we will soon publish.

What really matters is that all the peculiarities of each instruments have been designed by

each artist with sound and playability in mind, in combination with visual characteristics,

that are so important in a guitar.

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NEK SIGNATURESPECS


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Fingerboard Hand Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut 45 mm

Scale 648 mm

Body wood (top) Hand selected solid Mahogany

Body wood (B&S) Sapele

Finish Vintage Gloss


Rosette Handmade Vintage Herringbone

Bridge pins Black, rosewood with abalone dots

Bindings Real Handmade Herringbone

Special Sunburst Headstock with Nek Signature

SpecialArtist designed dots(Congiunzione Astrale)


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PARLOR

VINTAGE SUNBURST

NEK

SIGNATURE

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ARTISTSERIES

NEKSIG

NATURE

NEK

SIGNATURE

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MASSIMO VARINI SIGNATURESPECS

SIGNATURE


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Width at Nut 45 mm

Tuners Grover

Scale 630 mm

Body wood (top) Selected solid premium AAA Cedar

Body wood (B&S) Solid selected Rosewood

Finish Open-pore

Body depth Special thin body 82 to 102 mm

Rosette Evo Wood Rosette

EQFishman Rare Earth Blend(magnetic+condenser Mic) - Opt.

Special Small Man MV Logo at XII fret


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ARINI

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ARTISTSERIES

MASSIMOV

ARIN

ISIGNATURE

MASSIMOV

ARINISIGN

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RICCARDO ZAPPA SIGNATURESPECS


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Neck Mahogany w/low profile

Fingerboard Ebony

Width at Nut 50 mm

Bridge Ebony

Scale 650 mm

Body wood (top) Solid Sitka Spruce


Finish Gloss

Body depth 100 to 120 mm

Headstock Rounded RZ Signature

EQ Eko VAN 3L

Special Zappa logo on headstock

AVAIL ABLE COLOURS

SHAPE

NATURAL

018 CW12 STRINGS

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TRYBE SERIES

TRYTRYBE SERIES

NUMBER 7


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TRYBE

TRYBE is the name of our TRIBE, because we want you to TRY(to)BE.

Buying an instrument means to bring home something that does not work straight out of

the box, no plug & play, instead you need to commit yourself to learn how to play.

Learning to play an instrument is a journey into yourself!

TRY(to)BE wants to bring the kids to discover the music of their idols by playing the

instruments their idols have designed to their own taste; the artist can decide to include

small booklets containing his most famous songs, with instructions on how to start playing

with the instrument.

The artist will not only customize the instrument he likes more, be it a guitar, a bass or an

ukulele, but he will also invite his own community of supporters and followers to TRY(to)BE

the protagonists of their own lives, perhaps by putting aside for a little while the modern

wonder of technology.

Join us in our TRIBE and TRY(to)BE a musician!

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8

UKULELE

UKUUKULELENUMBER 8


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UKULELE

Our journey inside the Concept 2014 started from the number 0 and we end this journey

with the number 8, which is a number that rotating on his center brings us back to the

beginning.

OTTO is a name, but OTTO is also how we call the number 8 in Italy.

OTTO is the name of our Ukulele series and the shape of the ukulele body is very similar to

the curves of the number 8.

With this number, which can be traced and traced again in an infinite loop, we invite you

once more to be part of the Eko Tribe.

EKO is company that since 1959 has been side by side with millions of musicians!

No matter whether you play a bass, an electric or an acoustic guitar... or maybe a mandolin

or an ukulele... we have the right tool to help you realizing your dream!

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Top Cedar

B&S Mahogany

Rosette Eko Wood Rosette

Binding Rosewood

Neck joint 12th fret

Fingerboard Rosewood, 17 frets

Finish Satin Open Pore

String Aquila

Nut & Saddle Bone

Scale Length 344 mm

UKULELESOPRANO

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Top Cedar

B&S Mahogany


Binding Rosewood




String Aquila

Nut & Saddle Bone

Scale Length 382 mm

UKULELECONCERTO

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Top Cedar

B&S Mahogany


Binding Rosewood




String Aquila

Nut & Saddle Bone

Scale Length 432 mm

UKULELETENORE

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Copyright 2014 Eko Music Group SpA.Data, text and pictorial material may not be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission of Eko Music Group SpA.All rights reserved. The information contained in this catalogue has been carefully drawn up and checked, however noresponsibilities will be assumed for any inexactitude. Technical data and appearance of products are subject to change withoutprior notice.

Special thanks to all who have contributed to this catalogue:

Serena Abrami, Lara Ciarabellini, Sascia DAnela, Diego Di Muzio, Chiara Domenichini, Roberto Fontanot, Guendalina Graziuso,


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PRINTED IN ITALY - FEBRUARY 2014

This catalog has been printed on ecological and environmentally friendly paper LAGUNA,

made with seaweed from the lagoon of Venice, Italy.

Concept, Vision and Design

by Massimo Varini and Eko Guitars

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