Apr 04, 2008 Penco's weren't made by Ibanez, but they were manufactured at the Hoshino guitar factory where Ibanez guitars were made at that time in the mid 70's. Hoshino also made top-notch Greco guitars and a few other brands and had an excellent reputation as one of Japan's best guitar manufacturers, along with Matsumoku and Fuji-Gen Gakki.
Hi, Looking for any info on PENCO & BRADLEY guitars from the mid-1970's. From my research thus far I believe they were made in the same plant as the Ibanez. Looking for a nice ES-175 copy from that era that might be a little less expensive than an Ibanez. Folks tell me that mid-70's Ibanez. Vintage Guitar Price provides you with tools to quickly assess and segment the guitar market based on your interests. We have data covering 1400+ manufacturers for the past 20 years. Create your own personal fund of guitars to easily monitor price changes. Our database contains over 30,000 guitars of values between $50 - $500K.
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I own two Pencos.
I am the original owner of a '74 or '75 Penco Les Paul Black Beauty. I recently changed out the hardware and replaced the pick-ups witgh a Dimarzio Super Distortion and a P90 for my oldest son. It rocks!
And about two months ago I purchased a Mid 70's Penco Dread.
I had been keeping my eyes open for a Penco. I played one that was the studio knock around guitar a few years back while directing a voice session and it was amazing. That one was a solid spruce top. I agree with it being thin, and it had laminated rosewood back and sides.
The one I purchased has a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Tough to tell, but I think it's laminated. It has a Gibsonesque bridge with the screw saddle setting. And the bridge is bolted on, like a Gibson. Which is a really good thing because it's all warped and separated and the bolt is the only thing holding it on. But even with that, the thing sounds amazing. I'd compare the mahogany with a Martin D-18. The rosewood one I played sounded very much like a D-35.
My information is that they were built for the Philadelphia Music Comapny by Ibanez and branded Penco. (or whatever the factory that now puts out modern Ibanez's was called back then.) I think they're one of the best kept secrets around. We can't talk price here, but I paid very little. Like under a couple hundred little. I plan to replace the bridge, set it up and keep it forever.
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I am the original owner of a '74 or '75 Penco Les Paul Black Beauty. I recently changed out the hardware and replaced the pick-ups witgh a Dimarzio Super Distortion and a P90 for my oldest son. It rocks!
And about two months ago I purchased a Mid 70's Penco Dread.
I had been keeping my eyes open for a Penco. I played one that was the studio knock around guitar a few years back while directing a voice session and it was amazing. That one was a solid spruce top. I agree with it being thin, and it had laminated rosewood back and sides.
The one I purchased has a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Tough to tell, but I think it's laminated. It has a Gibsonesque bridge with the screw saddle setting. And the bridge is bolted on, like a Gibson. Which is a really good thing because it's all warped and separated and the bolt is the only thing holding it on. But even with that, the thing sounds amazing. I'd compare the mahogany with a Martin D-18. The rosewood one I played sounded very much like a D-35.
My information is that they were built for the Philadelphia Music Comapny by Ibanez and branded Penco. (or whatever the factory that now puts out modern Ibanez's was called back then.) I think they're one of the best kept secrets around. We can't talk price here, but I paid very little. Like under a couple hundred little. I plan to replace the bridge, set it up and keep it forever.
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