EKO Guitars

Eko is an Italian manufacturer of electric guitars , acoustic guitars and similar instruments, catering to professional level and manufacturing largely for export. It is located in Recanati, Marche. Their products include classical guitars, 12-string guitars, arch top guitars, electric guitars and acoustic bass guitars. Eko guitars gained high popularity during the rock'n'roll craze of the 1960s, becoming the largest guitar exporter in Europe. Their electric models were often highly ornamented with pearl, featured 3 or 4 pickups and recognizable "rocker" switches for pickup selection. The acoustic models were popular in country and folk rock bands of the late '60s. The best-known models of the '60s include Eko 500, Eko 700, Eko Ranger and others. Eko guitar has been manufacturing guitars since the early 60's and continue to through present day. As of 2015, Eko Guitars were imported and distributed in the United States by Kelley Distribution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.