Penco guitars were made in Japan in the same factory as Ibanez (Hoshino). The brand was for Philadelphia Music Co Limerick Pennsylvania USA. Both electric copies such as SGs and American style acoustic guitars were made. 1974-1978 Wayback Machine made by Hoshino Images eBay.
- Guitars continued to escalate. Gibson’s jumbo topped that in the late ’30s and eventually settled in at 17″. It was this hefty flat-top that was given the flattery of imitation in this magnificent Penco guitar. Penco was one of those regional brand names that proliferated in the ’70s.
- Up for sale is a gorgeous gibson dove acoustic guitar.i have called around from store to store all day to get the exact year on this. My local guitar center said it is either 1973 or 1974. This is a very hard guitar to find. The condition is amazing and it plays like a dream.
- Penco guitars are generally 'House Brand' type of guitars that were made in Japan and distributed by Philadelphia Music Company in the U.S. Average values range; Low End Models: Exc. $125.00 to $175.00 USD Ave. $70.00 to $95.00 USD. High End Models: Exc. $175.00 to $225.00 USD Ave. $95.00 to $125.00 USD. Made me work for.
- Vintage 1970s PENCO M-70 Natural Classical Acoustic Guitar Gear returned in mint condition. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value.
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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.
max