Comments on: Workin’ for the Weekend. No really! (The Story of Hondo Guitars)

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:51:23 +0000

My first guitar was a Hondo LP copy back in 1982. It got me started on my guitar journey….but after a few years, it stayed in my closet more and more. I took it out and start playing it again. The neck started warping…so bad I could have used it to shoot bow and arrows. Then I was going to redo the body and noticed it was made of plywood. Then again it was $150 in 1982 and it started my journey.

By: chris

chris — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 01:00:18 +0000

Has anyone ever heard of the Hondo H 38HS ACOUSTIC GUITAR? I can’t find info on this model anywhere. The 35HS I’ve seen sell for more than $500 but I have 38HS w/case and its near mint. I can’t find one mention of it anywhere though. Pls help.
Chris
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By: B.KD

B.KD — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:19:34 +0000

We have one of the Odyssey Paul Dean II in our studio ,its such a
oddity an a wonderful sleeper gutiar. I have only seen & played one of the other builds by Hondo Paul Dean II when they first came out and got a bad rap due to bad timing of the glory days of gutiar rock & Hondo being a start up company, they are very closely the identical instrument. These guitars have a sound of their own. If set up correctly by a veteran guitar tech I would definitely make the investment add one of these rare no gimmicks guitars to any collection.I have had to re introduce the younger players to one of the first signature Gutiars made . It has a nice light feel that has a clean or buzz saw sustaining guitar that sings ,,of course any player from the 70s ,80s or 90s identity instantly with the sound of this FM Radio platinum selling guitar sound of Loverboy & Paul Dean gutiar playing. The sound is wonderful, its great to be one Lucky ones that own one ! If you see one a buy it ! IMO

By: Craig Dickenson

Craig Dickenson — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:55:39 +0000

H175 1982….good condition….what’s it worth

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randall w hays — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:25:55 +0000

I have a HONDO H676 12 string. bought it new has been sitting because I cant play anymore. Needs some work to be in pristine shape. New top nut pick guard minor cosmetic touch-ups. How much is it worth.

By: rialcnis

rialcnis — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 04:23:00 +0000

I have a virtually unused Longhorn double neck, 12 string, six string. Looks beautiful. Weighs a ton. Sounds very good. Amazing with electric sitar and a multi-effects pedal. A very weird guitar that makes unique sounds. Apparently, it is relatively rare, especially in pristine condition. If it wasn’t so heavy and too nice to risk scuffing it, I’d play it.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:34:39 +0000

I wanted to learn to play but didn’t want to spend $$ if i didn’t stick with it. I got an H308 classical solid body for free in a trade. It has a small hole in the top & scratches all over, BUT with new tuners & nylon strings the deep, rich tones are amazing !! Can’t wait to learn how to pick well to do it justice.

By: Dave Aplin

Dave Aplin — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:45:10 +0000

Hi, Great article!
I have been a huge Paul Dean fan for many years. He’s an interesting character who has been in some of Canada’s best bands… from Scrubaloe Caine, to Streetheart and of course Loverboy. Seeing your article with its pictures reminded me of a gig I attended in which Paul played a Frankenparts type of guitar that was a Strat body with a bridge humbucker and a Telecaster neck. He blasted this hybrid through a Hiwatt amp and it sounded RAW. When I look at the Hondo and the Kramer they both have attribute of his earlier mongrel Strat/Tele. Just sayin!

By: John Plichta

John Plichta — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:09:42 +0000

I have a Hondo H307 what is it worth? Berfect condition.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 03:47:52 +0000

@ Ray on December 22, 2017:
http://samick.wikia.com/wiki/Headstock_Styles#Wavy_Headstock

Scroll down 3/4 of the page for picture and more info.

“Hockeystick Headstock”

In 1988, a new headstock appeared along with the new Marker logo. There was also a reversed version of this headstock used.
Note: This headstock was still used in the early ’90s on Hondos not made by Samick.

By: GLENN ALEXANDER

GLENN ALEXANDER — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:20:29 +0000

CAN ANYONE COMPARE A H90 TO A H350??

By: G

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:45:50 +0000

Ive got my Hondo childs acoustic guitar from the mid 80’s. the head snapped off and my dad stuck it back on. you would think its a piece of crap but it isnt. I love that guitar. always in tune. has a dull sound but its great and other guitars dont sound like it.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:28:11 +0000

Hey guys!

I got a h28h from 1981.
Does anyone knows what its worth?

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:57:54 +0000

can anyone give me any insite as to if Hondo acoustic guitar model h35 is any good can find much about it online

By: Lex

Lex — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:09:04 +0000

I have one of the ‘pre Hondo’ Paul Dean guitars that Paul had built by a small company near Vancouver, BC called Odyssey. Paul told me they built 50 of them, then he had Hondo use basically the same design for his Hondo Paul Dean signature guitar.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 21:18:55 +0000

I have a Hondo 935 Deluxe I purchased used from a friend back in the early 80’s. It has two humbuckers and plays very well although it is finickity to tune but stays in tune once you get it set. The action is a tad high but has an adjustable height bridge. I enjoy playing it and it’s several notches up from being one of Hondo’s cheap, not well made modles.

By: Jose

Jose — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:03:16 +0000

and I just got a Hondo II strat with “lace sensor” style pickups and a strange paint job imitating those Fender guitars which were made of paint-injected wood? Looks very well made Repeat VERY well made. Actually the body is larger and thicker than my $20.00 Fender Squier Strat. The neck is wide and thin. Hell I am keeping it.I paid $5.00 for it. Let’s face it: if you pay $10K For a 1962 Strat, you are an idiot with money.

By: JMagz

JMagz — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:18:10 +0000

i have 16 flying v’s that are hondo and other names but all are built the same in almost every way. 25 yrs ago i purchased a sunburst bently series 10 w hardtail bridge. 2 yrs later a red lotus w tremolo. i own a first, second and third edition hondo v’s. Second is my favorite.

By: Michael Moore

Michael Moore — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:15:23 +0000

Anyone know the color of the H762 TT.
Tiger Tail or Traslucent Tobacco possibly.

By: Lars

Lars — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:24:43 +0000

yesterday I found a Hondo fame series 7603. does anybody know something about it?

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:41:20 +0000

I currently own 4 Hondo electric guitars because I love them! I restored a explorer shaped model to resemble Rick Nielsen’s (Cheap Trick) checkerboard guitar. It turned out awesome! Then I bought a 760 sparkling red fame, which is really cool. Then I picked up a red with white stripes Eddie Van Halen style guitar – which my son confiscated from me! Finally, I got my hands on a Paul Dean II with DiMarzio super 2 humbuckers – doesn’t get much better than that!!!

By: Billy Barber

Billy Barber — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:10:18 +0000

I have a h48hs Hondo ACCOUSTIC, I’ve had for over35 yrs. The info.I get, just tell me that mod. Is missing.I HAD A GUY LOOK AT AND HE PLAYED IT, HE HAS A GUITAR STORE AND TOLD ME IT PLAYED BETTER THAN ANY GIBSON OR MARTIN THAT HE HAS EVER PLAYED. E MAIL ME PLEASE IF ANY ONE HAS INFO.ON THIS MOD.

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:28:31 +0000

Got a Deluxe 935 Korean made / ES 335 copy ) that I bought new in the early 80’s … still looks good and the pick-up’s are really sweet

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:25:06 +0000

I have just purchased a Hondo strat style, but the head is shaped like a hockey stick head. Can not find anything on it, except it might be during the Charvel period, but all I’ve seen online is the same classic head style. Any help, I have pics. Thanks.

By: Fabian

Fabian — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:54:01 +0000

I have a Hondo H75 1981 with a unbranded Humbucker DiMarzio and a modified fender 91 single coil in the neck 😀 !

By: mrz80

mrz80 — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:02:51 +0000

Ok, this looks like a good place to post my periodic “Seen this?” blurb. 🙂

30+ years ago I lived in Phoenix for a while. When I moved back to my then-native Maryland after [circumstances redacted] I left my early80s bolt-on HondoII LP copy with a friend on “indefinite loan”. A few years passed by, with intermittent contact with said friend, during which time he was playing the thing semi-regularly. Well, after a while I got the itch to have it back, but by then he’d lost track of it and best he could determine after asking around was that his grandparents had given it to Goodwill or sold it at a yard sale or somesuch.

Thus my somewhat Quixotic quest (“Sancho, bring me the lance- there’s a windmill!”). If anyone in or recently in the Phoenix area has seen this critter, I’d love to hear about it. The guitar in question is a late 70s bolt-on Hondo II LP copy, white, with rectangular inlays. The tuners were replaced with Schaller M6s; the pickguard was replaced with a b/w/b sandwich; the original knobs (which perversely I still have) were redone with black ones, the neck pu is a no-name PAF copy, and the bridge PU is a DiMarzio Dual Sound. The biggest identifier, though, is the row of four micro toggles running diagonally between the neck volume and bridge tone knobs.

I realize it’s remarkably unlikely that I’ll ever see the thing again after all these years, but I figure heck, it’s worth a shot. It was my first decent (or semi decent) electric, and I miss it terribly.

By: LexLuthier

LexLuthier — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 23:07:13 +0000

Odyssey Paul Dean, one of 50 made

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:55:10 +0000

Hi, I just bought a Hondo H-117 , at the goodwill store in the original case for $10.00 it is nice and straight and has one string in the middle, and sounds really great just the one string, I better get cleaning it up and new strings on it, says 1981 on the sticker inside,

By: Doug T

Doug T — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:30:41 +0000

I still have my old black with white trim Hondo H1 “Lightning Bolt” guitar from about 1983, with the case still in great shape. Awkward as hell to play if you’re anywhere near mic stands or other players, but the pickup was great and it actually plays well. It mostly just hangs on the wall now though, because it’s not great for sit down playing, but still better than a flying V.. The trem is set up flat on the deck and only good for dive bombs. Ahh, the 80s… gotta love’em!

By: C Carter

C Carter — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 05:46:14 +0000

Your short history omits that at one point Hondo partnered with or was at least licensed by Dan Erlewine to produce an “Automatic” replica. I have seen vast numbers of guitars but have only seen one of this model.

By: Bruce Felty

Bruce Felty — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:17:39 +0000

I have a “New (never played)” Hondo H3 ” Death’s Dagger” that I kept in a Glass case on display in my Music Store..I has been in a Hondo custom case for the past 7 years under my bed.. I would like to sell it to someone that would appreciate it! It has only 1 knob “VOLUME” in the 80’s that was the only knob ever wanted or needed! (843) 506-0983…Bruce

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:03:35 +0000

Hi, I have a Hondo concert model 016N, anybody know a value? Google doesn’t come up with anything…

By: jOHANN

jOHANN — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:58:22 +0000

Hi there ,ive got a Hondo guitar it is a twelve string,and the model nr. is H159A,are these guitar of any signivecent value or is it just another cheap inport from the east,this spesific guitar was made in Korea,Any info would be apreciated.

By: JT

JT — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:59:32 +0000

I have a Hondo H115 in case like new received in early 70’s. Anyone have an idea of value? Like an old friend to have around but still trying to learn a song or two.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:59:34 +0000

Mike D, did you find the make of you guitar with the gold small letter h with 5 lines on the headstock? I have an acoustic guitar with no other markings but that. It is about 45 years old and I would like to know what it is. Any ideas anyone? I have looked up SEVERAL different ones and have not yet found anything like it (logo wise). It looks like a Yakimaki guitar style but its not.

Thank you!

By: Blind Willy

Blind Willy — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:42:40 +0000

I’ve got an 80’s Hondo H1 that I call Spike.
It’s definitely a hair band style guitar.
Just stopped by to see if you had any info on that.

By: Kathleen Atkinson

Kathleen Atkinson — Tue, 26 May 2015 05:22:20 +0000

I have a Hondo acoustic guitar model H315 in pristine condition. I played it only about four times until an injury. It has been stored in a Mediera case in a cedar closet all these many years. I can’t remember when it was given to me except it must have been in the early 60’s. Can you give me the year it was made and what it might be worth today. Thank you.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:49:30 +0000

My first “baby” ever… A Hondo ll archtop fatboy HL5…. Huge, heavy and solid but most of all… the sheer smooth sound of this instrument…. Magic! Bought in the eighty’s and it’s still going strong after hundreds of gigs throughout Europe almost 30 years ago. I still own it and nowadays it’s an eyecatcher in my livingroom . Still in perfect condition! If you ever encounter one of these in good condition… don’t hesitate buying it…. It’ll be worth your money twice !

Regards…. Chris

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 19:31:17 +0000

I have an opportunity to buy a Hondo II at an auction house here in London to resell. Ought I to do you think? Are they rare?

By: rothharald

rothharald — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:18:39 +0000

I bought yesterday a Hondo II classical 7/8 measure –no product code&no serial number in the label….nice to have a guitar that is worth nothing in a world of cash!

By: STEVE

STEVE — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:54:51 +0000

Interesting article. I do remember Paul Dean having a signature model made by Odyssey guitars in Vancouver BC. These were most likely the prototypes for Hondo, and probably a far superior instrument.
Cheers.

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By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:48:57 +0000

My wife recently purchased for me a 761 strat copy with the E v h stripes. Red body with yellow striping. My guess is that this is a early 80’s model. I remember hondo guitars b /c as a kid-early teen in Arizona, there was a store named house of guitars in Phoenix that sold exclusively Hondo products. Good guitars; the hondo professional line was great, and musicians on a budget could rely on them. My 761 is a little beat up; in 2014, I’d expect a 30 + year axe to have wear. It also has withstood time in a good way. The 3 s/c pups chime like an old fender. If I remember correctly hondo used dimarzios in their mid to high end models. I played this one in a shop bf wifey bought it. Played thru a boogie full stack n some chorus fx. Sounds great n the vintage fulcrum bridge Is stamped “made in japan”. Covered tuners that surprisingly hold tune well. 21 frets; maple all around. Heavy body. Resonates well. Really gives the feel/sound of an older fender. Play thru a peavey bandit (another relic item!!) n digitech multi fx rp300. This is a good solid guitar. Searching carefully, ppl can, IMO, find a hondo gem. Thx n happy hunting !!

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By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 12:04:03 +0000

G`day,
I had a Hondo 2 les Paul in the late 70`s,quite a good guitar,many guitars later, I just recently purchased a Hondo strat copy, not thinking anything of it as it was a $20 bargain I`ve left it in the guitar racks amongst 18 other guitars in various stages of repair/playability.
I plugged into my 67 Playmaster valve amp today and started playing my guitars,Pacifica, MIM Strat,Shadow LP Jr,Yammaha rx212,modified squires,76 Suzuki(Greco) strat and a bunch of others and then picked up this Hondo, tuned it and OMG! This guitar is incredible,tone,volume and mojo,its going in for a full setup,outplayed all of my guitars totally! I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.The clean sound emulates most bands i.e (Cars) with no pedals and the cranked single coil spews rock venom from the full throttle 40 watt valve amp.
Once in a lifetime you find it, never thought it would be a Hondo!

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By: stephen Woolf

stephen Woolf — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:57:49 +0000

HI just picked up a Hondo Acoustic Kneck was split from body I used some Lee Valley Super Glue seems to be holding havent strung it yet should I use Nylon strings? Model is H18 Date on Label is 1981 I payed $20.00 for it

By: guitarzan

guitarzan — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:34:00 +0000

I have just acquired a Hondo 737 deluxe with a set neck,trapazoid inlays, and man this guitar rocks, it lacks nothing. Not much info on this particular guitar, but what I can say is this,Hondo went all out with these. It appears to be made of 2, 3/4 inch pcs. of red mahoghany, with a very nice book matched 3/4 curly maple top.This guitar also has an original Gibson headstock, v vs V open book stock, I’ve never seen one ?

Kudos to Hondo on this one ! NICE guitar !!

By: guitarzan

guitarzan — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:00 +0000

I have just acquired a Hondo 737 deluxe with a set neck,trapozoid inlays, and man this guitar lacks nothing. Not much info on these guitars but,what I can say is these Hondo went all out with these ! Great lp copy !

By: David Virgil

David Virgil — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:33:43 +0000

I currently own 2 Hondo guitars a Strat Body model H-720 MCS and a Hondo II Professional. The Strat has a very decent sound and I would match it against any Fender that was Asian made or MIM. The Professional is fantastic and better than the Epiphone LP copies and many other double humbucker guitars .. I use it in the studio and always blow people away getting such great sound from a Hondo II.

By: doubleclutch

doubleclutch — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:04:40 +0000

I have a Hondo 737 series Les Paul copy. Looks good sounds sweet.

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doubleclutch — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:02:59 +0000

I have a Hondo, 737 series Les Paul copy, looks good plays sweet.

By: lonewolf1950

lonewolf1950 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:55:34 +0000

Hello. I have a Hondo acoustic electric model H 124LNM and can not find any information on this . The headstock looks like Martin with Gold Lettering says Hondo Guitars EST 1969. It has 20 frets with the pickup in the fret board between the 18th and 19th fret. The ID tag is inside at the heal of the neck and list information and bottom of tag says International Music Company no Country listed. I have pictures if interested. I have not found any like this even in pictures. I have had this for 25 years and is like new with no fret ware or dibits in board. Thanks, John

By: 'Wayne McMinn

'Wayne McMinn — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:31:28 +0000

I just purchased an accustic Hondo… at a junk shop in Palacios, Texas.

It’s in ok shape except the bridge is loose… doesn’t seem to have any inside
suppors/connection.

I had to give $2.00 for it !!!! I Intend to put plastic strings on it.

I’m not a guitar player,,,,,,, yet,,, but I play banjo.

Thanks for the info.

wayne

By: mike d

mike d — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:28:44 +0000

hi .I have a les paul copy, set neck 2 humbuckers, it has a gibson style headstock hbut rounded in the middle. it appers to be asain by the pot markings. it is solid plywood and fairly heavy, a nice burgandy color double edge cream binding , block inlays. hears the thing. It has the letter h on the headstock. made up pf 5 gold lines, not a capital H but SMALL h, can you helb me itentify it i think its from the 80′ i can send a picture. could it be a hondo ? thanks. mike

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By: Tim Killion

Tim Killion — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:59:59 +0000

Am looking a Hondo acoustic six string with serial # H158A. Would like to know year of manufacture and ballpark value for like. COndition is average at best and needs some owrk on G string gear knob.

Thanks for your help

By: mike durant

mike durant — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:11:23 +0000

You are wrong about hondo starting in 1969 because i bought a professional bass model no h 815 for $284.95 dollars in fort worth texas in june 1966.

yours sincerely, Mike Durant