In 1967, both the 12-string and 6 string went through a restyle and the new versions were showcased for the first time during the Frankfurt Messe under the names of Ranger VI and Ranger XII. After just a short time, the J56 became the best-selling 12-string guitar on the market. Specifications as well as sound of the 6 string were applied to the 12-string, conferring to the instrument stability and build quality. and UK, which led to the J56, as it was named until ‘67. It wasn’t long until there was a demand for a 12-string version, especially in U.S.A. It was an immediate success due to style, playability and price. After a thorough market research, the dreadnought shape was chosen, very much in fashion in the U.S. "In 1962 EKO decided on producing a series of folk guitars, upon popular demand by Italian and foreign markets. Looks like the J56 ceased in 1967 - it was remodelled as Ranger 6 and 12: Here is a brief history from the new Eko site. (I'll add my minor credentials - I build and repair guitars, currently own 3 12 strings including an old Martin that has had about $700 worth of repairs (reset, frets, bridge reglued)) As I said earlier, the bolt on neck does make doing a reset much easier so that is one thing in your favor. If you are thinking of buying it, fixing it up and flipping it, my wild guesses on value might be $500 or 600 if it is in very good playable condition, $50 if it needs neck angle work, frets, structural issues. I love old 12 strings but they can have lots of issues and sometimes amateur repairs make them worse. What I was really asking about is do you know how to evaluate neck angle, the condition of frets, structural issues, action and setup? And do you know how to fix these things? And age, how do you tell age on it? I know 60's but that doesn't narrow key down much.ĭon't worry about electronics and don't try to fix or refinish unless you absolutely know what you are doing - refins almost alway reduce the value of an old instrument. Is it actually worth restoring? It is a cool guitar by all means. It has no electronics' date=' it also has some clear coat damage, no pick guard, scratches, no breaks on anything.
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