Monthly Archives: January 2022

Ca. 1980 Oakland MIJ / Fender Stratocaster Copy

Posted on 26 January 2022 by Victor Denance

The “Oakland” brand of musical instruments was a French importer of the mid / late 1970s to early 80s. As such, it never produced guitars per se, but rather, slapped its logo on Japanese factory built instruments (in this case, … Continue reading →

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1979 Vantage VW-180 MIJ

Posted on 25 January 2022 by Victor Denance

I’ve had a lot of classic American guitars from the Golden Era pass through my hands, but this comparatively modest Vantage VW-180 still is a fine old instrument and deserves its place here. Not a wealthy collector item but a … Continue reading →

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2010′ Hamano Style 1 soprano ukulele, Martin / Ditson style

Posted on 24 January 2022 by Victor Denance

This chinese cutie ain’t no vintage uke, but it’s cool nonetheless and definitely falls into the “modern classic” category.  

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