For sale is an exceptionally clean and rare piece of Italian guitar history: an original Eko Ranger VI stamped September 4, 1981 (date stamp 040981 on the internal label).

While the vast majority of Eko acoustics produced during the 1981–1982 era left the Recanati factory in solid black, this example stands out with a striking three-tone Sunburst finish, beautifully revealing the wood grain across the back and sides.

Technical Specifications & Details:

• Origin: Made in Recanati, Italy

• Build Date: September 4, 1981 (Internal stamp 040981)

• Finish: Original Sunburst (rare for the 1981–1982 production run)

• Neck: Ultra-stable multi-laminate beech construction — straight, rock-solid, and fast.

• Fingerboard & Bridge: Dark selected Wenge

• Nut: Original string-guide nut with zero fret

• Neck Joint: 4-bolt rectangular chrome plate

• Tuners: Original 3-on-a-plate open gear tuners with white buttons

• Internal Label: Original label reading “Chitarra originale Eko – Costruita in Recanati-Italia – mod. Ranger VI” with the vertical date stamp

Condition & Restoration:

The guitar recently underwent a minor restoration and overhaul by a luthier, bringing it back into top structural and cosmetic form. It has been thoroughly checked, fully serviced, and fine-tuned. It plays effortlessly with comfortable action, rock-solid neck stability, and rich, resonant vintage acoustic tone.

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