Heres something from Mellogerman, Here on LTG, Nov 19 2009. Even more Guild shape headstocks, but again, Made in the 70's -80's.
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My guitarist just picked up a Penco dread that is obviously a Guild clone. With that said, this thing blows me away!! It's one of those astonishing Japanese products from the 70's. The pickguard, headstock shape, and neck-joint are almost identical to Guild stuff. Not to mention the TRC is pretty much the same too just that it has 3 screws instead of 2.
Tone and playability is beyond belief. If you close your eyes you'd swear you're playing a vintage Guild. One of the sweetest dreads I've ever had the privilege of playing.
Anyone else ever hear of these or have personal experience with them?
Here are some photos:"
He had photos, but I can't link them. He's my responce...way back then. Still no photos.
"Very interesting! Adorskhki made me aware of this thread as he knows that I have 'something' similiar. Looks much like a Guild F65.....even has the oval sound hole, great build and sound too, beautiful woods ( spruce and rosewood ) all the quality bits.......I scored it at a garage sale for $50, the owner knew little of its background, but it is a CHINESE build......HONGXUAN, but on the Guild shaped headstock, it says ACCORD, built for Australian conditions. The label inside says It was made in HONGXUAN USA ( isnt "USA" a little island just off of Shanghi?) Anyway..............A fine little guitar all in all, has electronics on her as well ( works but i never use it ) and the company from what I can gather is long gone.
I will post photos oneday....so you all can SEE. Strange stuff is out there!
SG."[/imgVery interesting! Adorskhki made me aware of this thread as he knows that I have 'something' similiar. Looks much like a Guild F65.....even has the oval sound hole, great build and sound too, beautiful woods ( spruce and rosewood ) all the quality bits.......I scored it at a garage sale for $50, the owner knew little of its background, but it is a CHINESE build......HONGXUAN, but on the Guild shaped headstock, it says ACCORD, built for Australian conditions. The label inside says It was made in HONGXUAN USA ( isnt "USA" a little island just off of Shanghi?) Anyway..............A fine little guitar all in all, has electronics on her as well ( works but i never use it ) and the company from what I can gather is long gone.
I will post photos oneday....so you all can SEE. Strange stuff is out there!
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