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CONCEPT 2014

MASSIMO VARINI
Eko project leader

Max is a 360 musician and he has conveyed to this Catalog all his experiences in Music! Hes
multi-Platinum awarded as Guitar Player, Composer, Arranger and Artistic Producer with many
International-Italian Artists; 1 Grammy and 3 Latin Grammy Awards (as Guitar Player for Laura
Pausini), he has recorded with Artist as Andrea Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Nek, Laura Pausini,
Gianluca Grignani, Pablo Meneguzzi, Renato Zero, Mina, Adriano Celentano, Ornella Vanoni,
Vasco Rossi and many others. Artistic Producers for 2 Musicals (Produced by Pierre Cardin),
arranger for the Festival di Sanremo. From new-Age Acoustic Music to Music for Children,
from Christian Music to his Rock-Blues Trio. As a Guitar Player hes touring with his Acoustic
Project and he has 3 solo Album (My Sides, Anacrusis, Urban Guitar) in his credits; in Electric
he has on his credits 2 Solo Album and an album with Massimo Varini Power Trio.
Max is also involved in the biggest Educational Catalog regarding teaching guitars! Hes
written 16 books with CD/DVD. His books are the most sold in Italy: 8 books in the Top-Ten
charts! Web: Maxs Youtube Channel has more than 17.000.000 (seventeen millions) of views
of his lessons and acoustic-instrumental songs! almost 50.000 Likes on Facebook and other

CONCEPT 2014

Socials. Max knows Music, Instruments... and so on: he knows the Music Businness how he
knows how an instrument has to sound! From the first Drawing to the last Sample, Max has
taken care of all the production steps for the Eko Guitars!
This is the New Era for Eko Guitars!

R&D ITALY

VISION

MADE IN I TALY

012345678

LxA Project (short for Liuteria x Amore which means Luthier for Love) is a story of Italian

When I think about buying a new Guitar, Im simply not interested in just a product...

excellence in craftsmanship, inspired by passion, technology and creativity.

Im trying to follow a dream, that can become a reality with a Guitar.

LxA is born when Master Luthier Roberto Fontanot - more than 20 years of experience in

This is the goal that Eko are aiming to achieve, to build dream-catching instruments, that

assisting world-renowned guitar player - meets Maurizio Serafin, an Italian architect.

inspire people of all ages to become musicians, to become happy and enriched with music.

The common mission is to build string instruments combining love for the instrument, manual

Musicians talking together use a totally different language!

skills and creativity, by making the best use of the most advanced manufacturing technology.

Hey Guys! I was playing my favorite Axe when I heard the strings buzzing!
So I used an allen-key to raise the action, used thinner picks and a capo!

Built in full respect of nature following the rules of traditional guitar building, all instruments

For non-musicians its not easy to understand this terminology!

are made with the highest quality wood, naturally seasoned and finished with natural paint.

We are like a Tribe... so thinking about tribes, Ive organized the Eko catalog referring to
the ancient meanings of numbers from 0 to 8, with every number having its own meaning.

The collaboration with Eko begins in late 2012,

Most of the instruments have a tribal-logo that suggests the series/model name and in

when Massimo Varini takes on his role as EKO Project Leader: Roberto Fontanot is the luthier

my Eko Catalog there is not one single guitar that I would not recommend to a friend.

taking care of his instruments for the past 15 years.

Every instrument has its own story, and I think it will be easy to find the right one for you,
it does not matter if you want to become a professional, or just play for fun on the beach, or in

LxA Project has thus become the R&D for EKO taking care, under the leadership of

front of a fireplace.

Massimo Varini, of everything that concerns the development of new designs

From entry level to the high specification Made in Italy series,

with technical drawings and production of prototypes,

Eko has the answer for every musician!

but they also manufacture exceptional guitars - 100% Made In Italy.

I am inviting you to become part of the EKO Tribe, so we can help you follow your dream!

The research done in Italy is also transferred to the instruments manufactured

Massimo Varini

in far east in order to ensure Italian style and design,

but also to ensure the quality that is essential for this concept.
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SPECIAL SERIES

OLIVIERO
PIGINI
LIMITED
EDITION
The new Eko catalog begins with the number 0 because this number represents a completed work.
A circle commonly represents unity, wholeness, and infinity, without beginning or end.

Oliviero Pigini founded Eko 55 years ago, in 1959 and by creating the Eko brand he accomplished his
dream, and completed his own circle/zero.

Now, after 55 years, we continue to write that dream, celebrating the 55th anniversary of the founding of
Eko with this limited edition of 55 pieces.

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OLIVIERO PIGINI
SPECS

Neck

Hand Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Ebony

Fingerboard inlay

Real Abalone snowflakes style

Width at Nut

45 mm

Scale

630 mm

Body wood (top)

Solid AAA Sitka Spruce

Body wood (B&S)

Solid Selected Rosewood

Finish

Gloss

Body depth

96-106 mm

Rosette

Handmade Real Abalone

Bridge

Ebony

Bridge pins

Ebony with Abalone dot

Bindings

Handmade Real Abalone

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

Special

Oliviero Pigini Signature on the HS

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

SHAPE

12

018

13

PRIMO SERIES

PRIMO SERIES
NUMBER 1

Primo is the Italian word for First and is therefore associated with the number 1.
The beginning of every count, theFirst place is what we all aspire to... but 1 is not only

PRIMO SERIES
SPECS

Neck

Birch / Mahogany for Sparkling Flame

Headstock

New Asymmetrical Eko Design HS 2014

Fingerboard

Maple Stained; Rosewood for Sparkling

Flame

Width at Nut

50 mm for Classic 45 mm Classic 3/4 and

Classic 1/2

Scale

650 mm for Classic 580 mm for Classic

3/4 530 mm for Classic 1/2

End of fretboard

Rounded

Finish

Gloss

Bridge

Maple Stained; Rosewood for Sparkling

Flame

EQ

Eko by Fishman only for Sparkling Flame EQ

the beginning, it is also considered to be the number associated with the sun, with the
natural phenomena of the earth and fire.
The Primo series is inspired by the fire, by the Flame of Love for the music that burns inside
every young musician. Thus Spark is where its starts, a small guitar for little ones... but
the spark turns into a small Flame that lights up but those around, like a Candle, a size
guitar, and then finally the Flame and the Sparkling Flame.

A truly EKO guitar, unique in every detail, Rosette, bridge and headstock.

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

WHITE

SUNBURST

BLUEBURST

RED

VIOLET

BLACK

PINK

SHAPE

CLASSIC

16

CLASSIC
3/4

CLASSIC
1/2

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PRIMO SERIES

18

PRI

MO
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MASTER SERIES
MADE IN I TALY

MASTER SERIES

2014 is the return of EKOs MADE IN ITALY.

This series is associated to the number 2, it represents both the

duality and the union of two elements as well as partners.

The guitar and the musician have a relationship that is very close
and unique.

Master Series are 100% made in Italy from design to materials,

including cases and electronic equipment. Research and
development takes place inside our workshop managed by Master
luthier Roberto Fontanot, his work is also then transferred to all our
other series.

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PROFUMOSA
SPECS

Neck

Mahogany

Tuners

In house designed carbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

Fingerboard

Ebony

Fingerboard Binding

Inlayed

Width at Nut / Scale

46 mm / 646 mm

Body wood (top)

Valcanale Italian Spruce

Body wood (B&S)

Rosewood

Body depth

85-105 mm

Rosette

Ebony

Body Binding

Maple

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone

Bridge

Ebony

Finish

Gloss water based

EQ

Heart sound system (italian made)

Accessories

Droplay: case / trolley / stand

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

SHAPE

24

018

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ACOUSTIC SERIES

NXT
DUO
TRI
EVO
MIA
EGO

VISION ACOUSTIC

NX T

DUO

TRI

EVO

MIA

EGO

THREE is said to be the perfect number...

THREE letters form the name EKO, in Italian the word for 3 is made of THREE letters
(TRE in italian means 3)!
The sound of the word THREE is similar to TREE, and it is from the trees that the guitars take
shape and life... to finally arrive into the hands of musicians, or to someone who dreams of
becoming a musician.

Tre... Three... Tree... TRI

The Musician enriches the world of his music, and at the same time while expressing himself
through the music he proves his existence... everything takes the form of a Latin word: EGO.

THREE letters again and the

of EKO that reflects itself in a mirror, takes pleasure from it

and is a mirrored THREE!

The number 3 was part of the inspiration when creating this new catalog.

The name of the EKO acoustic series are formed of 3 letters and the fingerboard inlays of
each series are to be considered like a tribal-tattoo at the twelfth fret.

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NXT SERIES

NXT SERIES
NUMBER 3

NXT SERIES
SPECS

Since 1959, Eko was for many the FIRST guitar, with millions of people starting to play

Neck

Mahogany

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Width at Nut

43 mm / 50 mm for 12 strings / 52 mm for

Nylon CW / 42 mm for Bass D CW

Tuners

Die Cast Eko Branded, Premium open Tuners

for slotted Headstock / Diecast for Bass

Scale

650 mm; 812 mm for Bass D CW

N(e)XT guitar in the development of a musicians path... One step forward, a little more... a

Body wood (top)

Agathis

little farther.

Body wood (B&S)

Agathis

Finish

Gloss

Body depth

95-112 mm / 65-80 mm for Nylon CW /

81-103 mm for Parlor / 80-108 mm for Gipsy
CW / 95-118 mm for Bass D CW

Rosette

NXT Rosette

Cutaway

Eko Straight CW

The rounded/smoothed shapes of the 2014 headstock and bridge are a good match to the

Bridge

Rosewood

straight cutaway particular to EKO. The oval shaped hole, although coming from the late

EQ

Eko G03 with Tuner (only models with EQ

except Gipsy CW)

holding an EKO guitars in their hands.

Eko has always been recognized throughout the world for excellent price quality ratio.

This first series of acoustic instruments are intended to be not only the first, but also the

A series of instruments with 100% EKO characteristics. Entry level guitars very affordable,
made with great care for detail and quality, that make the NXT series an ideal first guitar,
but also the next that guitarist wants to have.

60s, becomes wonderfully modern when applied to the NXT Nylon and Gipsy.

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

BROWN SUNBURST

BLUE SUNBURST

DARK VIOLIN

BLACK

SHAPE

D
32

D CW

with EQ

D
12 STRINGS

018

018 CW
with EQ

018 CW
12 STRINGS
with EQ

NYLON
CW
with EQ

BASS
D CW

with EQ

PARLOR

GIPSY
CW
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NXT SERIES

NXT PARLOR

NXT NYLON

NXT PARLOR

NXT BASS

34

35

NXT SERIES

NXT GIPSY

36

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DUO SERIES

DUO and DUO FLAMED + SERIES

NUMBER 3

In this case the DUO is not formed by two people but

from the union of the musician and his instrument.

DUO SERIES
SPECS

Neck

Mahogany

Neck Finish

Satin

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Width at Nut

43 mm

Scale

650 mm, 580 mm for Mini

Body wood (top)

Mahogany

Body wood (B&S)

Mahogany

Finish

Gloss

Body depth

95-113 mm / 94-101 mm for Mini

Cutaway

Eko Straigth CW

Bridge

Rosewood

EQ

Eko G03 with Tuner (only for CW models)

Nut / Saddle

Plastic / Plastic with compensated tuning

The instrument itself becomes part of the DUO and the new rosette is trying to
communicate/express this double thread tie which links the guitarist and his guitar in an
inextricably way, the sinuous curves of the headstock and bridge are represented in the
new Rosette DUO, that intersects them together.

The EKO philosophy of offering fantastic quality/price ratio, finds the DUO and DUO
Flamed+ the perfect connection of aesthetics and attention to detail.

This series which come in two versions, pays a lot attention on the aesthetics of the
instrument, even though they are entry level instruments, they are a pleasure for the eyes.

With a very stylish design they offer a round and rich sound. The series also includes

AVAILABLE COLOURS

equalized versions, featuring an Eko in house designed EQ and the Flamed+ the famous
Fishman Isys 301.

NATURAL

SHAPE

40

D CW

018

018 CW

MINI

MINI CW

41

DUO SERIES

DUO MINI CW EQ

42

DUO D CW EQ

DUO 018 CW EQ

43

DUO FLAMED + SERIES

SPECS

DUO FLAMED + SERIES

Neck

Selected Mahogany

Neck Finish

Satin

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Width at Nut

43 mm

Scale

650 mm, 580 mm for Mini

Body wood (top)

Selected Flamed Mahogany

Body wood (B&S)

Mahogany

Finish

Gloss

Body depth

95-114 mm / 90-101 mm for Mini

Cutaway

Eko Straigth CW

Bridge

Rosewood

Nut / Saddle

Plastic / Plastic with compensated tuning

EQ

Eko by Fishman Isys 301 (only for CW models)

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

SHAPE

D CW

018

018 CW

MINI

MINI CW

45

DUO FLAMED + SERIES

46

NEW ACOUSTIC BRIDGE

Bone saddle
w/compensated tuning

DUO 018 CW EQ FLAMED +

DETAILS

DUO ROSET TE
Rounded Fingerboard

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TRI SERIES

TRI SERIES
NUMBER 3

This series offers to the more demanding musicians a selection of Solid Top guitars
designed with the focus on performance.
The musician, the instrument and the sound, an indissoluble TRInity.

The cutaway used in this series is the American Style Cutaway, which is softer and curvier.
This style of cutaway is also used for the Evo series, while the other series make use of the
Straight CW used by Eko in the 60s.

The TRI series combines a Spruce solid top with Mahogany back and sides, with fretboard
and bridge in rosewood. This combination provides a penetrating and accurate sound,
with volume, even with the Mini version suitable for both, children and those looking for a
big sound in a portable size.

TRI SERIES
SPECS

Neck

Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Width at Nut

43 mm

Tuners

Die Cast Eko Branded

Scale

650 mm, 580 mm for Mini

Body wood (top)

Solid Spruce

Body wood (B&S)

Mahogany

Finish

Italian Semigloss

Body depth

95-115 mm / 89-100 mm for Mini

Cutaway

Eko American Style CW

Bridge

Rosewood

EQ

Eko G03 with Tuner (only for CW models)

Cutaway versions are fitted with the EKO G03 in-house designed EQ, capable to bring

AVAILABLE COLOURS

everything you want to the stage.

NATURAL

HONEY BURST

CHERRY BURST

SHAPE

50

D CW

018

018 CW

MINI

51

TRI MINI Honey Burst

TRI SERIES

TRI 018 CW Natural

TRI MINI

TRI D

TRI D Cherry Burst

52

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EVO SERIES

EVO SERIES
NUMBER 3

The EVO(lution) series carries the genetic code of the MIA series, which have become
Ekos most successful guitars in recent years.

EVO SERIES
SPECS

Neck

Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut

45 mm / 580 mm for Mini

Tuners

Die Cast Eko Branded, Premium open

Tuners for slotted Headstock

Scale

648 mm (D and Parlor); 630 mm (018),

704 mm (Baritone)

Body wood (top)

Selected solid Cedar (spruce for Baritone

and Gipsy)

Body wood (B&S)

Mahogany

Finish

Satin Open-pore

Body depth

Special thin body 82 to 102 mm / 98 to 100

mm for Gipsy CW

Rosette

Evo Wood Rosette

Cutaway

Eko American Style CW

EQ

Eko by Fishman Isys 301 (no EQ on Gipsy CW)

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

The MIA series changed the perception of EKO from being mainly a first guitar to
becoming the Ultimate guitar in the hands of great artists and professionals.
EVO series takes a step further by focusing on the close relationship between musician
and instrument, with Open Pore finish,
so to leave intact the contact and feeling with the wood.

Reduced body thickness makes the instrument with a great sound, a perfect,
comfortable fit when played.
The use of 3 different stages of maturation of the wood and open pore finish, make these
instruments extremely lightweight and resonant, the sound is warm, and the depth of
cedar is made more present by the mahogany back and sides.

The width of the NUT has been increased to 45 mm, to better support fingerstyle lovers

AVAILABLE COLOURS

used to fingerboards of renowned and historical brands.

The length of the DIAPASON is by choice different between the various models.
For EVO Gipsy and EVO Baritone we chose a solid Sitka Spruce top for tonal

NATURAL

characteristics matching with the other models of the series.

SHAPE

The EVO Mini is a small guitar with professional sound characteristics for younger guitar
heroes, and portability for professionals without sacrificing quality.
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D CW

018

018 CW

BARITONE

MINI

GIPSY
CW

PARLOR

57

EVO SERIES

EVO MINI

EVO D

EVO D CW EQ

EVO MINI

58

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MIA SERIES

MIA SERIES
NUMBER 3

MIA SERIES
SPECS

The Italian meaning of the word MIA is MINE!

Neck

Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut

43 mm / 50 mm for 12 Strings / 52 mm for

Nylon CW / 42 mm for Bass D CW

Scale

650 mm; 812 mm for Bass

End of fretboard

Special Rounded and smooth

Body wood (top)

Premium selected solid Cedar Top

Body wood (B&S)

Rosewood

Finish

Italian Semigloss

Body depth

Special thin body 82 to 102 mm / 66-80

mm for Nylon CW

Cutaway

Eko Straigth CW

EQ

Eko by Fishman Presys Blend 301

Eko G03 for Mia Bass D CW

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

Bindings

Maple

The first series introduced by Massimo Varini in 2009, this represented the return of Eko to
the popularity, usage and prestige it had back in the 60s.
Whats more personal and intimate for a guitarist to say that this is my guitar?

MIA series delivers everything demanded by professional players.

The exceptional formula with MIA is the selected Cedar top, with reduced thickness for a
fantastic physical sensation that vibrates on the player.

Rosewood back and sides deliver depth, dynamics and warmth of sound, while the
rosewood fingerboard and bridge, make for a really fast and comfortable neck.

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

SHAPE

62

D CW

D
12 STRINGS

018

018 CW

018 CW
12 STRINGS

NYLON
CW

BASS
D CW

PARLOR

63

MIA SERIES

MIA 018

MIA BASS

64

MIA NYLON

65

ET
A

IL

S
MIA
Rosette

MIA BASS
Bridge

MIA XII STRINGS

Headstock

66

67

MIA SERIES

MIA NYLON

MIA 018 EQ

MIA BASS

MIA 018

68

69

MIA NYLON
Headstock

MIA NYLON
Special Bridge

DETAILS

MIA
Rosette

70

MIA PARLOR
Headstock

MIA
Eko by Fishman Presys Blend EQ

MIA NYLON
Special Rosette

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EGO SERIES

EGO SERIES
NUMBER 3

Often, in addition to the passion and love for music, what gives enough determination for
a musician to succeed is the EGO.

EGO SERIES
SPECS

Neck

Hand Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Hand Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut

45 mm

Tuners

Die Cast Eko Branded, Premium open

Tuners for slotted Headstock

Scale

648 mm (STAR and LEGEND)

630 mm ICON

Body wood (top)

Hand selected solid Mahogany (LEGEND),

Hand Selected solid Sitka Spruce for STAR
and ICON

Body wood (B&S)

Sapele (ICON and LEGEND),

Rosewood (STAR)

Finish

Vintage Gloss

Body depth

102-126 mm for STAR / 97-106 mm for

ICON / 92-100 mm for LEGEND

Rosette

Handmade Vintage Herringbone

Bridge pins

Black, rosewood with abalone dots

Bindings

Real Handmade Herringbone

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

The same EGO that mirrored the E of Eko, which gave the perfect number 3 for the
acoustic instruments catalog, is the EGO that wants to realize the dream. The names we
give to each model in this series is the Dream we described at the beginning.

STAR, whether it is a Pop or Rock Star there is no doubt that the shape to which we
associate a Star is the Dreadnought shape.

ICON, the idols who made history, speaking about guitar players they are often associated
with shapes such as the zero 0, 00, 000, and the OM .
This is why the name of our EGO ICON is the OM shape.

LEGEND, photos that bring the sense of Legends are black and white, the legend of
guitarists who sold their souls, is often started by playing a guitar with the Parlor shape.

AVAILABLE COLOURS
For EGO series, focus is totally on the producing guitars to the highest quality possible.

Inside the catalog called 3 - acoustic instrument the EGO series represent the absolute

VINTAGE SUNBURST
(Spruce Top: STAR-ICON)

maximum in terms of human contribution and guitar building.

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VINTAGE SUNBURST
(Mahogany Top: LEGEND)

SHAPE

D
STAR

018
ICON

PARLOR
LEGEND

75

EGO SERIES

EGO LEGEND

EGO STAR

76

EGO ICON

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ELECTRIC SERIES
MADE IN I TALY

L
M
&
T

VISION ELECTRIC

AQUA

FIRE

TERO

AIRE

For the series ELEMENTS we were inspired precisely by the 4 elements.

All Made in Italy electric guitars are built with the highest research and technology
combined with the experience and love that characterize the production of Master Luthier
Roberto Fontanot and his workshop Liuteria X Amore Project.
Our pickguards in wood, inlaid pots, the research of fascinating curves, playability, fit,
sound research...
- FIRE: we started with the number 1 with the series FIRST, like with that series, we were
inspired by the flame that burns in the hearts of musicians when thinking this guitar... this
guitar is the most aggressive with real fire in the sound. The combinations of pickups and
the tremolo make this a very versatile instrument!
- TERO: a mix between the typical TELE sound, heavy and consistent, and the
concreteness of an LP... the combination of wood, the neck joint and pickups make this a
guitar you really do feel... sinking feet on the GROUND and pushing the sound up to the
listener.
- AIRE: 1959 is the year of the founding of Eko and in the same year the Stratocaster
moved from the maple fretboard to the rosewood one... thinking about that historic
instrument and about such a crucial date for Eko, we wanted to set the goal even more
forward: 24-frets with no modern impact, a positively sharp and penetrating sound, with
all the features of our Made in Italy production.
- AQUA: the choice of woods and construction model gives this guitar a very liquid
sound. When, in 1959, Oliviero Pigini began his dream, the guitar designed by Mr. Les Paul
become very important and recognized as the guitar with the most fluid sound ever
produced, and that year was very special.

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ELECTRIC SERIES
SPECS

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ELECTRIC SERIES
MADE IN I TALY

SPECS

AQUA

FIRE

TERO

AIRE

Body wood (bottom)

Mahogany

Alder

Alder

Alder

Body wood (top)

Flamed maple

Flamed maple

Flamed maple

Alder

Neck wood

Mahogany

Maple

Maple

Maple

Neck shape

C profile

C profile

C profile

C profile

Fingerboard

Ebony

Rosewood

Maple

Maple

Fgbd Radius

Compound radius

Compound radius

Compound radius

Compound radius

Fgbd inlays

Tribal Logo at XII fret

Tribal Logo at XII fret

Tribal Logo at XII fret

Tribal Logo at XII fret

Neck joint

Glued

Glued

Glued

Bolt on

Pickup config.

HH

HSH

SH

HSS

Controls

Volume / Tone

Volume / Tone

Volume / Tone

Volume / Tone / Tone

Knobs

Ebony inlayed

Ebony inlayed

Ebony inlayed

Ebony inlayed

Headmachines

In house designed
carbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

In house designed
carbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

In house designed
carbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

In house designed
carbon fiber (ratio 1:21)

Bridge

Thru the wood / Tonepros

Floyd Rose Tremolo

All Parts Tele Style

Wilkinson 100 Tremolo

Finish

Natural Waterbased

Natural Waterbased

Natural Waterbased

Natural Waterbased

Pickguard

Wood

Accessories

Droplay:
case / trolley / stand

Droplay:
case / trolley / stand

Droplay:
case / trolley / stand

Droplay:
case / trolley / stand

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MADE
IN ITALY

84

85

AQUA

AQUA

86

87

FIRE

FIRE

88

89

TERO

TERO

90

91

AIRE

AIRE

92

93

RANGER & VINTAGE SERIES

RANGER & VINTAGE SERIES

NUMBER 5

The RANGER is the guitar that very well represents the history of Eko.
A guitar that has been very important in the past, continues to be very important today and
will surely become more important in the future of Eko.

RANGER & VINTAGE SERIES

SPECS

Neck

Mahogany

Neck joint

Bolt-on

Fingerboard

Rosewood

Width at Nut

43 mm / 50 mm for 12 D

Tuners

Die Cast Eko Branded

Scale

650 mm

Body wood (top)

Spruce

Body wood (B&S)

Mahogany

Finish

Gloss

Body depth

96-120 mm

Pickguard

Ranger Vintage Style with binding

Fingerboard inlays

Vintage mop squares

Nut / Saddle

Alluminum zero fret / Plastic-adjustable

For this relationship between past and future this section of the catalog is associated with
the number 5... a number that looks with equal intensity in two different directions.
With the Ranger VR (Vintage Reissue) we bring to new life the most beautiful and interesting
features used in the past, all combined together in this instrument that we offer now,
after 55 years, in a new different colour, as if this guitar is a real vintage.

RANGER VR
RANGER GN

RANGER

AVAILABLE COLOURS

RANGER ORANGE

SHAPE

RANGER D

96

RANGER 12 D

97

R ANGER VI VR

RANGER SERIES

98
99

ARTIST SERIES

ART
IST

ARTIST SERIES
NUMBER 6

The number 6 is the right number for the ARTIST series.

SIX are the letters in the word Artist and the number 6 stays for balance and harmony.
The number SIX, similar to the artist, has the ability to beautify and enrich what is around
him and thats why we have put together in this series the guitars thought by great artists,
realized together with EKO. They are like the leaders of our TRYBE.

This series will rapidly grow with no restrictions of any kind; every shape be it an electric,
classic or acoustic guitar, every bass and ukulele, they will all be welcome.

Many artists are already working with us and many new will be joining the team, stay tuned
to find out the names that we will soon publish.

What really matters is that all the peculiarities of each instruments have been designed by
each artist with sound and playability in mind, in combination with visual characteristics,
that are so important in a guitar.

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103

Neck

Hand Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Hand Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut

45 mm

Scale

648 mm

Body wood (top)

Hand selected solid Mahogany

Body wood (B&S)

Sapele

Finish

Vintage Gloss

Body depth

91-100 mm

Rosette

Handmade Vintage Herringbone

Bridge pins

Black, rosewood with abalone dots

Bindings

Real Handmade Herringbone

Special

Sunburst Headstock with Nek Signature

Special

Artist designed dots

(Congiunzione Astrale)

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NEK SIGNATURE

NEK SIGNATURE
SPECS

VINTAGE SUNBURST

SHAPE

PARLOR
104

105

NEK SIGNATURE

NEK SIGNATURE

ARTIST SERIES

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107

Neck

Hand Selected Mahogany

Fingerboard

Selected Rosewood

Width at Nut

45 mm

Tuners

Grover

Scale

630 mm

Body wood (top)

Selected solid premium AAA Cedar

Body wood (B&S)

Solid selected Rosewood

Finish

Open-pore

Body depth

Special thin body 82 to 102 mm

Rosette

Evo Wood Rosette

EQ

Fishman Rare Earth Blend

(magnetic+condenser Mic) - Opt.

Special

Small Man MV Logo at XII fret

Nut / Saddle

Bone / Bone with Compensated Tuning

MASSIMO VARINI SIGNATURE

MASSIMO VARINI SIGNATURE

SPECS

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

SHAPE

018

108

109

MASSIMO VARINI SIGNATURE

110
MASSIMO VARINI SIGNATURE

ARTIST SERIES

111

RICCARDO ZAPPA SIGNATURE

SPECS

Neck

Mahogany w/low profile

Fingerboard

Ebony

Width at Nut

50 mm

Bridge

Ebony

Scale

650 mm

Body wood (top)

Solid Sitka Spruce

Body wood (B&S)

Rosewood

Finish

Gloss

Body depth

100 to 120 mm

Headstock

Rounded RZ Signature

EQ

Eko VAN 3L

Special

Zappa logo on headstock

AVAILABLE COLOURS

NATURAL

SHAPE

018 CW
12 STRINGS

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TRYBE SERIES

TRY
BE

TRYBE SERIES
NUMBER 7

TRYBE is the name of our TRIBE, because we want you to TRY(to)BE.

Buying an instrument means to bring home something that does not work straight out of
the box, no plug & play, instead you need to commit yourself to learn how to play.

Learning to play an instrument is a journey into yourself!

TRY(to)BE wants to bring the kids to discover the music of their idols by playing the
instruments their idols have designed to their own taste; the artist can decide to include
small booklets containing his most famous songs, with instructions on how to start playing
with the instrument.

The artist will not only customize the instrument he likes more, be it a guitar, a bass or an
ukulele, but he will also invite his own community of supporters and followers to TRY(to)BE
the protagonists of their own lives, perhaps by putting aside for a little while the modern
wonder of technology.

Join us in our TRIBE and TRY(to)BE a musician!

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117

TRYBE SERIES

118

Y
BE

119

UKULELE

UKU
LE
LE
122

UKULELE
NUMBER 8

Our journey inside the Concept 2014 started from the number 0 and we end this journey
with the number 8, which is a number that rotating on his center brings us back to the
beginning.

OTTO is a name, but OTTO is also how we call the number 8 in Italy.

OTTO is the name of our Ukulele series and the shape of the ukulele body is very similar to
the curves of the number 8.

With this number, which can be traced and traced again in an infinite loop, we invite you
once more to be part of the Eko Tribe.

EKO is company that since 1959 has been side by side with millions of musicians!
No matter whether you play a bass, an electric or an acoustic guitar... or maybe a mandolin
or an ukulele... we have the right tool to help you realizing your dream!

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Top

Cedar

B&S

Mahogany

Rosette

Eko Wood Rosette

Binding

Rosewood

Neck joint

12th fret

Fingerboard

Rosewood, 17 frets

Finish

Satin Open Pore

String

Aquila

Nut & Saddle

Bone

Scale Length

344 mm

UKULELE
SOPRANO
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Top

Cedar

B&S

Mahogany

Rosette

Eko Wood Rosette

Binding

Rosewood

Neck joint

14th fret

Fingerboard

Rosewood, 18 frets

Finish

Satin Open Pore

String

Aquila

Nut & Saddle

Bone

Scale Length

382 mm

UKULELE
CONCERTO
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Top

Cedar

B&S

Mahogany

Rosette

Eko Wood Rosette

Binding

Rosewood

Neck joint

14th fret

Fingerboard

Rosewood, 18 frets

Finish

Satin Open Pore

String

Aquila

Nut & Saddle

Bone

Scale Length

432 mm

UKULELE
TENORE
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Data, text and pictorial material may not be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission of Eko Music Group SpA.
All rights reserved. The information contained in this catalogue has been carefully drawn up and checked, however no
responsibilities will be assumed for any inexactitude. Technical data and appearance of products are subject to change without
prior notice.
Special thanks to all who have contributed to this catalogue:
Serena Abrami, Lara Ciarabellini, Sascia DAnela, Diego Di Muzio, Chiara Domenichini, Roberto Fontanot, Guendalina Graziuso,
Rayane Guedes, Francesco Lampredi, Maurizio Marcato, Giovanni Matarazzo, Roberta Menghi, Giulia Miccini, Musicarte, Nek,
Luca Ortolani, Michele Pastore, Alice Pennente, Cristiano Ragni, Thomas Rogante, Henry Ruggeri, Maurizio Serafin, Terracruda
(Italian Winery set in the Marche Region), Massimo Varini.

PRINTED IN ITALY - FEBRUARY 2014

Concept, Vision and Design

by Massimo Varini and Eko Guitars

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