For modern series like the or One ST , Eko uses a standard prefix system:
In the mid-1960s, production expanded to a massive new facility in Castelfidardo. Labels sporting this location date the guitar from roughly 1965 onward.
Vintage Ranger models featured a distinctive bolt-on bridge with adjustable saddles.
If you'd like to narrow down the age and model of your instrument, let me know: What is the shape of the guitar/headstock? What do the logo and pickguard look like? Share public link
: On modern series like the NXT A100 , the two digits following the first letter indicate the year. A "21" in this position identifies a 2021 production year, which often corresponds to specific specs like a 43mm nut and 650mm scale. Decoding Vintage Eko Guitars (1960s–1980s)
A widely observed pattern is that serial numbers . You can often cross-reference by looking at auction or sale records. For example, a 1965 Eko J54 might have a serial number around 330240 , while a 1967 Eko 100 Redburst could be 168355 . A 1970 Eko Performance P 100 was recorded with #144 , and an Eko Rokes 2013 bass has #100913 .
For vintage instruments, serial numbers are often found on the (electric/bolt-on models) or a paper label inside the soundhole (acoustic models).
If you are looking at an older "Ranger" or "Cobra" model, dating is more complex as records from the 1960s are often incomplete: Late 60s/Early 70s: Serial numbers around 300,000 to 420,000 generally align with production between 1967 and 1970. Internal Labels:
This is the most common format found on vintage Eko guitars from the . These numbers are often stamped on the inside of the soundhole on acoustic models.
Many 1960s and 1970s models have a 6-digit number stamped directly into the metal.
To ensure you are looking at a 2021 model, here are some identifying characteristics often found in that era:
The serial number on your Eko guitar can usually be found in one of the following locations:
For modern series like the or One ST , Eko uses a standard prefix system:
In the mid-1960s, production expanded to a massive new facility in Castelfidardo. Labels sporting this location date the guitar from roughly 1965 onward.
Vintage Ranger models featured a distinctive bolt-on bridge with adjustable saddles.
If you'd like to narrow down the age and model of your instrument, let me know: What is the shape of the guitar/headstock? What do the logo and pickguard look like? Share public link
: On modern series like the NXT A100 , the two digits following the first letter indicate the year. A "21" in this position identifies a 2021 production year, which often corresponds to specific specs like a 43mm nut and 650mm scale. Decoding Vintage Eko Guitars (1960s–1980s)
A widely observed pattern is that serial numbers . You can often cross-reference by looking at auction or sale records. For example, a 1965 Eko J54 might have a serial number around 330240 , while a 1967 Eko 100 Redburst could be 168355 . A 1970 Eko Performance P 100 was recorded with #144 , and an Eko Rokes 2013 bass has #100913 .
For vintage instruments, serial numbers are often found on the (electric/bolt-on models) or a paper label inside the soundhole (acoustic models).
If you are looking at an older "Ranger" or "Cobra" model, dating is more complex as records from the 1960s are often incomplete: Late 60s/Early 70s: Serial numbers around 300,000 to 420,000 generally align with production between 1967 and 1970. Internal Labels:
This is the most common format found on vintage Eko guitars from the . These numbers are often stamped on the inside of the soundhole on acoustic models.
Many 1960s and 1970s models have a 6-digit number stamped directly into the metal.
To ensure you are looking at a 2021 model, here are some identifying characteristics often found in that era:
The serial number on your Eko guitar can usually be found in one of the following locations:
