Most, but not all of the electric models were made by Matsumoku. They had some cool electric models here and there and seemed to really focus on acoustic guitars back in the day. Heater Music Company out of Beaverton, Oregon. I think the hotter reading pickups came from the later 60s era. Some of these read out near 9k, and some read out under 5k, so obviously the specs changed over the years. Has a cool shape too! These pickups were exclusive to Matsumoku and generally have a good sound. Based on my research this particular model probably dates from the late 60s. This model with these pickups were made for many years, starting around through the early 70s. I wanted a maple back and What famous rocker was shy in the early days and often played with his back to the audience?This guitar is a good example of the late s Matsumoku made imports that were flooding the Americas. Look at the new handbuilt guitar I'm having made. Japan' classical guitar? Is it a good cheap guita My Guitar amp is feeding back. Lyle Lea 40 how much? Looking for information on Mosrite Guitars. Have just purchased a Lyle string don't know anything about it can't fin I have a Lyle model A, serialand it is in excellent condition. I have been looking for information on a reissue dove a Have a Lyle 12 string c trying to find out it's value. When was the w lyle hummingbird serial made. Lyle Style – Late 1960s Lyle Japanese Guitar I have this Lyle hollow body electric guitar that has been in the family fo I have a Lyle c acoustic guitar and am looking for info Guitar Information. She's a beauty and needs to be played I have a Lyle in the original hard-board case I looks like it gas never been played They are not listed per model number as most are so I will need you to tell me the features, if it's an acoustic or solid body electric guitar, and post some pictures of the guitar that shows the front, back, headstock, and all marking so that I may evaluate the quality of construction and features. If you put it on ebay, let me know as I may just bid on it myself. Lyle's were manufactured in Japan between between and A private sale through your local newspaper, craigslist or ebay would be your best option and be more profitable too. Miss Shugarhart: Sorry to hear about your husband's passing This Lyle appears to be one of their higher grade acoustics guitars and it appears to be in excellent condition with the exception of some pick scratches on the pickguard, which is to be expected. He played it everyday until he died and I would like some information on it to see what to do with it. I have my late husband Lyle guitar that he bought back from Japan back init looks like a Gibson Dove guitar and the number inside is DL.

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