Ranger Vintage Reissue Series

In 1962 EKO decided on producing a series of folk guitars, upon popular demand by Italian and foreign markets. After a thorough market research, the dreadnought shape was chosen, very much in fashion in the U.S. at the time. Initially the 6-string J54 was produced. It was an immediate success due to style, playability and price. It wasn’t long until there was a demand for a 12-string version, especially in U.S.A. and UK, which led to the J56, as it was named until ‘67. Specifications as well as sound of the 6 string were applied to the 12-string, conferring to the instrument stability and build quality. After just a short time, the J56 became the best-selling 12-string guitar on the market.

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. Demand for the Ranger was so high that EKO had to create a production dedicated only to the Ranger Series.

EKO is continuing the tradition of the Ranger with a Vintage Reissue version as 6 and 12 string