![]() They founded “Jetser” and probably could have had some instruments produced in the Netherlands: source Dick Boak Martin company) Jester, Lido, Lion (invented for the Frankfurter Messe) Lucky Joe (by Rosetti) Lucky Squire, Lucky star, Manhattan, Marizza, Miller, Orpheum, Roderich Paesold, Royal, Royalist, Sheerline 7, Solid 7, Stradivarius, Tonemaster, Top special, Vander and Wilson. There are many sub-brands: Alberti and Alex among others.įurther we can mention: Caledonie, Combo, Dixieland, Frima, Hi-spot by Rosetti, Jetser (Bob Johnson, vice president of the Martin company, was responsible regarding the contacts with Egmond when he was still working for Martin) was a collaboration between Johnson and guitarist John Pierce and some other workmen from the Martin company. (A “ Rosetti” branded one guitar given to him from his parents)Īn English import company named their guitars “Rosetti”. George Harrison started on an Egmond guitar and even Brian May started on one. In the Netherlands it is possible to buy a book written by Cees Bakker about the Dutch Egmond factories and all the sub brands. You can only give a rough dating by looking in their catalogues and by the types of parts they used in their different years. ![]() “Unfortunately you cannot date Egmond guitars by the numbers. Low action (string height above neck) and no fret buzz. Egmond was founded by Ulke Egmond, originally in Eindhoven, later in Beste, Netherlands. 1932 – 1983 Unique EGMOND vintage archtop jazz guitar The beautiful turquoise metal hammer blow is rarely seen on this model and therefore unique The guitar is in excellent condition and can be played very well.
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