Acoustic Guitars/Angelica Mdl 6810

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Expert: Mahanama Rodd - 2/22/2011


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Angelica guitar
Can you give me some info on an Angelica Mdl 6810 acoustic guitar with serial number 04780021 that was made in Japan? There is one for sale and I have an interest in bidding on it so want to know if this is a quality guitar if in good condition as indicated. Any idea as to value of the guitar. Thanks!

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Hi Benny
Havent heard of Angelica but theis doesnt mean its not a good guitar. There were literally hundred of brands of Japanese guitar from this era (I'd say 70s) and they were generally all of a good quality. Its not one of the bigger brands such as  Yamaha, Morris or Aria and the smaller brands usually sell for around $200. Judging by the finish and small amounts of ornamentation, you could say its a players guitar and not a professional instrument. It does however have Rosewood sides (and probably back) which is a good indicator of a better quality guitar. In any case, these old Japanese guitars whip the pants off ANYTHING you can buy for the same money brand new today, no doubt.
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Mahanama Rodd

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Hello I can answer most question on anything to do with Yamaha acoustic guitars, as well as a range of other Japanese made vintage acoustic and classical guitars. As a collector and trader I have a pretty good knowledge of trends and current values. As a said, Yamaha's are my area of specialty, particularly any made at the Nippon Gakki, or Japanese factory.

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Collector and trader for 10 years

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Well i have a Bachelor of Music but that not really relevant here...

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