Eko

Since it was established in 1959, EKO has been committed to serve and assist musicians, disregarding skills or celebrity.

Due to Oliviero Pigini’s (founder of the brand) forward looking attitude, EKO was famous as the biggest guitar factory in Europe, with almost half a million guitars coming out yearly from their factories. From 1959 to 1985 EKO was shipping – from Italy and from their European factories - to all major countries in the world. Because of its stylish look, its good quality, as well as its good prices; entire generations were introduced to music. At the same time many professionals chose to play EKO guitars and still continue to do so during their performances. In 1985 the production has been moved to factories outside Europe, joint-ventures were established in China and Czech Republic. Although all EKO guitars, basses and amplifiers are manufactured in these countries, R&D is done in Italy. Offices and labs are located inside our headquarters near Recanati.

Also a small “Custom shop” remains in Italy manufacturing about 100 guitars a year. EKO remains one of the most admired brands, in Italy and all over the world.
More than 50 years of history ! How many musical instrument manufacturers in the world can match such an outstanding track record ? In actual fact, very few.

Our heritage is an inspiration for the future.

From the magnificent selection of guitars that marked our past, we present a revival of models from our heyday in the fabulous 1960s, epitomised by the detailing that made them famous and appreciated by artists of the golden era. EKO's Research and Development team set about the task of revisiting and reevaluating classic Italian designs ofthe 60s, updating them with the best hardware now available on the market,and with due care and attention to detail to remain faithful to the original designs. Classics, for those who seek original retro cool guitars, fully updated to today's exacting standards.
But not only retro style!
A continuos technical research and the striving for musical instruments to use by everyone has lead to new designs and technical solutions.

The series K evolved from our research into the balance and feel of instruments in demanding live settings. Whatever movements the musicianmakes during the show, the unique shortened bodydesign makes the guitar a joy to work with at alltimes, feeling at ease and ensuring optimal comfortand confidence while performing those reallydemanding virtuoso parts. With its wide lower cut-away, it allows easy access to the second octave.It is available with five hardwarecombinations to suit your personal requirements.

The FastLok neck system applied to a complete range of acoustic guitars is offering a highly customizable playing experience ! Ranger with Bolt On neck, 0 fret and adjusable bridge is one of most famous acoustic guitar and for sure the most sold EKO guitar.

An important part of the EKO catalogue is dedicated to instruments for learning. Guitars designed on the advice of teachers, to meet the tecnical requirements for both, the first years and for advanced study, offering sonority, practicality and optimum quality and value for money.



EKO ever since means instruments for music lovers. For students, teachers, musicians and professionals. Always keeping in mind esay of use and reliability of product. This has reflected into innovative production solutions and technical features that have allowed EKO to arise among the multitude of guitar manufacturer worlwide.Starting from our latest innovation, the FastLok neck system and going back to the BoltOn neck, EKO has proudly introduced features that have signed 50 years of acoustic guitar history and will for sure leave a track for the coming 50 years.

- FastLOK System
- EKO Logic Switch
- FastLOK Tremolo
- Adjustable Bridge
- Bolt On