EKO 500/4 V Guitar (1962) + EKOsonic Amp (1962) – Exceptional Condition
 
1962 EKO 500/4 V guitar in Sparkle White finish, 4-pickup model with vibrato, hence the name “/4” (4 pickups) and “V” (vibrato).
The EKO instrument brand was founded in 1959 in Recanati, Italy, by Oliviero Pigini. It quickly became one of the emblematic European manufacturers of the 1960s. Known for its designs, original finishes, and multiple pickup configurations, the brand exported widely to Europe and the United States, sometimes under other names such as Vox.
 
This instrument has had a single owner since it was purchased new in September 1962 in Charleroi (invoice copy included).
It was played in a band from 1962 until around 1975, then stored and rarely used.
 
Technical specifications of the guitar:
Brand / Model: EKO 500/4 V
Year: 1962
Origin: Italy
Finish: Sparkle White front / Black back
Pickups: 4 EKO single-coils
Selector: 6 pickup selector positions (M / 1 / 1+4 / 2+3 / 4 / 0)
Knobs: Tone and volume controls
Bridge: Adjustable floating bridge
Vibrato: Original chrome EKO vibrato
Neck: Bolt-on maple
Binding: On body and headstock
Body material: Laminated wood
Headstock: Original 6 inline tuners
Note: Volume and tone knobs were replaced long ago by the owner
 
Included accessories:
Original hard case
Original strap
Photos of the first owner
Copy of the 1962 purchase invoice
Wooden case for the amplifier
 
The guitar is in perfect playing condition and ready to use.
 
EKOsonic Amplifier (1962):
Excellent cosmetic condition
Needs servicing: missing a tube, no ground connection (should be checked by a technician)
Comes with a custom wooden case made at the time by the first owner to protect and transport the amp. He was a car painter and gave it a finish resembling today’s Fender custom colors