Comments on: Motorcycle Mama (The Story of Kawai Guitars) https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars All about rare & vintage guitars, guitar amps, fx pedals and more! Sun, 09 May 2021 21:58:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26 By: Bob https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1563209 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:45:13 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1563209 I read that Kawai was the maker of Fernandes guitars and basses for some time. Does that ring a bell to anyone?

]]> By: Kawai https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1553886 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 16:36:17 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1553886 There’s more info on the later Kawai guitar models at KawaiGuitars.com

]]> By: Mark https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1547143 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:04:19 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1547143 Glad I found this site. I have a single pick up Sorento and I am looking for information on it. If anyone can pass any information my Id greatly appreciate it.
Mark

]]> By: Bert https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1540082 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:02:43 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1540082 I have a no 75 Accoustic guitar looks like A hummmingbird by gibson does any one know what year it was other than the late 60s

]]> By: Mike https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1513794 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:25:29 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1513794 I have the bass version of “Concert” style. I’ve had it since 1975… just found out today what it is. I’d love to purchase another one. Or at least find a neck or someone to make a neck for me.

]]> By: Robert Gunter https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1501591 Sat, 25 May 2019 14:25:48 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1501591 I have a 1964 Sandtron prototype electric it is 1 of 10 built. As I understand it started life as a Kawai design and was finished as a Teasco I am looking for parts to finish restoring it.

]]> By: forum qq online https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1477428 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:20:02 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1477428 I think everything posted was very reasonable.

But, think on this, suppose you added a little information? I ain’t suggesting your
content isn’t solid, however suppose you added something that makes people want more?
I mean The Story of Kawai Guitars is a little boring.
You might peek at Yahoo’s front page and note how they create post headlines to get viewers to click.
You might add a video or a related pic or two to get readers interested about everything’ve got to say.
In my opinion, it could bring your website a little livelier.

]]> By: Linda https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1449451 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:01:35 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1449451 Hello I am looking for the history, age and value of a 12 string accoustic Kawai & Co guitar reflecting F112 on the inside.

]]> By: Robert https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1363126 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:57:38 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1363126 I have a Kawai classical gt652 ,that I can’t find any information anywhere

]]> By: Wes Parks https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1308214 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:59:39 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1308214 I have an 8 string guitar that says Kawaii on it but cannot find a picture of one or anyone who knows anything about it. Its shape is a double cutaway, starburst with pick guard. two small single coil p/u’s with a single cover over both. May be one p/u. haven’t removed the cover to actually look. not much bigger than a mandolin. any help identifying what it actually is would be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance for any help on this

]]> By: BRANCHET https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1303770 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 08:41:23 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1303770 Hello

I am Alain and I have a kawai KS11XL.

Yesterday I bought to a secondhand goods dealer a new Kawai, copy of a SG Gibson, cherry and vibrato.

It is in good condition, just take off dust and new strings. I try the sound, it seems ok

Have you any information on this model, because I can’t find any on the net. What seems to be interesting is the name Kawai on the neck

Thank you
Regards
Alain from France

]]> By: Sarge https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1285360 Tue, 23 May 2017 08:35:22 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1285360 Gary,

I don’t know much about our Kawai guitars (I have a 70’s Performer), but from the little I could find out they were bloody good rock guitars, everything as good as Gibson, by the time the 70’s rolled around.
Because if their strength in Keyboards, they were easily pushed out of the market buy the then Aggressive Gibson attack!
I personally would LOVE to hear more…!

]]> By: John https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1276845 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 03:02:49 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1276845 I just purchased a kawai prestige G -holiday electric guitar .It was told it was built in 1965.Does any body no what they used for wood

]]> By: Gary DiBlasi https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1272953 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:34:02 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1272953 Just found this exact guitar in the corner of an antique store..Had pots cleaned..new strings..and it plays great..Everything original..I cannot find any info on one being sold for a comparison value..If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated..Thanks..Gary

]]> By: Yves https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1266174 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 21:16:34 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1266174 I have 3 Kawai Performer guitars.
– red burst
– brown burst
– natural
Love them all :-]

]]> By: Arron https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1240100 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:54:58 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1240100 @ryan
I just acquired a guitar that may be the same model you’ve described, It’s a red burst color with a jag style body (more or less) . looks like the one in the link but with one pickup and no toggle switch.
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=75226

]]> By: Estavazz https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1231386 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:07:02 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1231386 I bought my Kawai circa 1982….She’s a Strat copy, made in Japan but with no visible serial number. Somewhere I have her detachable tremolo arm….but can’t guarantee finding it…

She holds fond memories for me, but I never really got to grips with solid body guitars, so she ain’t been played much! Therefore, she’s in pretty good condition. She’s rare in the fact that she is blonde. I’ve never seen one like her and I’m open to offers. Sadly, no case.

]]> By: Dave https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-1013487 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 01:28:22 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-1013487 I received a kawai violin shaped guitar green in color for christmas of 1968. It was purchased from a Eatons Store in Canada.It came with a amp.and a case.

]]> By: Ryan https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-404990 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 23:01:14 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-404990 My very first electric guitar was a Kawai double-cutaway, single-pickup, solid-body which I got for Christmas in 1966. Have not been able to find a photo or any info about it on-line.

]]> By: Steve Prescott https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-277497 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:24:55 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-277497 I have a Kawai (with headstock decal, so it is a Kawai) jazzmaster style guitar with 3 white single coils,
3 volume and 1 tone control knobs,3 sliding pickup switches on a chrome plate, tortoise pickguard,
laminate bound neck and vibrato in sunburst. The volume/tone knobs are mounted on a chrome plate as well. Zero fret. This guitar plays and sound very nice, the pickups are very rich sounding…Please, if some-
one has any idea of the approx. year it was made I’d truly appreciate it. Also, I’d consider selling it if anyone’s interested…Thank you!

]]> By: obbywolf https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-155619 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:55:38 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-155619 i have a kawai guitar looks like a stratocaaster my brother was in vietnam and sent me this guitar it is now 45 years old still plays beautifully and looks great i dont know what they called the guitar i have seen one other in rare guitar collection but it had 3 colors mine is black on the outside and maroon mine has kawai on the head this one had a different name same guitar they are unmisstakeable thanks ken HENDRIX

]]> By: Grant Koeller https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-144977 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:51:55 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-144977 I just got a Kawai bass from 1968 and it’s so far out!!!!

]]> By: david https://www.myrareguitars.com/the-story-of-kawai-guitars#comment-13868 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:46:34 +0000 http://www.myrareguitars.com/?p=469#comment-13868 My very first bass looked just like this!

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