![]() I am sure you will be quite pleased with any of the stamped instruments I am selling. All of our listings for these stamped instruments include pics of the actual instrument you will receive, we do not use stock manufacturers pics. I have a hard time ever finding the reason they are stamped and if I do notice anything it will always be in the description. They are required to stamp the guitars to avoid any fraudulent warranty claims with the original manufacturers. We also test them here when we receive them, and again prior to shipping. Instruments like this are purchased from an authorized refurbishing center that purchases direct from the manufacturers and has a team of technicians that go over every instrument, fix any minor flaws if any, or do any minor repairs if needed, and test the instruments a total of five times before they ship. FeaturesBass cutaway bodySpruce topMahogany back and sidesMahogany set neckFishman® Classic 4T preamp featuring onboard tuner, 4-band EQ, volume control and low-battery light Rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlaysRosewood bridgeChrome die-cast tunersWing soundhole 6-ply body binding20 frets1.56" nut width 34" scale length17" body width (at widest)5" body depth (at deepest)Natural satin finishAbout this instrument - This instrument is stamped "Used" on the back of the headstock. Whether you are just starting to learn, been playing for years, or looking to add another instrument to your collection, our entire Olympia Guitar line has something for you. in Washington and manufactured to precise specifications in our partner factories, Olympia Guitars offers the innovations, features and style previously available only on a Tacoma Guitar at a much more affordable price. If you can find a used instrument on eBay orĬraigslist that doesn't have one of the finish issues noted above, youĬan often get a great deal on a fine instrument.Olympia by Tacoma OB3CE 4 String Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar, OB-3CE List Price $650.00Olympia Guitars by Tacoma are your choice for value, sound and playability. This problem was enough to severely damage their quality for reputation, perhaps even beyond repair.ĭespite these problems, countless players cherish their Tacomas and In time, many Tacoma instruments were plagued by finish problems in which the finish would literally fall off the guitar. The company was sold to Fender Musical Instruments in 2004, but production eventually ceased in 2011. The Tacoma company grew substantially and, some would argue, too quickly. Growth and Decline of Tacoma GuitarsĮventually, Tacoma offered not only "traditionally" constructed instruments, but added baritone, bass, mandolins, and even an electric archtop to its extensive (and often confusing) product line. Non-professionals alike were wholly positive. On the whole, reviews from both professional and On the decline for a number of years (until the mid 90s, electrics far Tacoma's vision that they were able to break into a market that had been Soundhole and curved bridge) but the early guitars were also celebratedĬonservative on the whole when it comes to equipment, so it speaks to Toīe sure, the unorthodox look contributed to this ascent (the company'sįirst two guitars, the Papoose and Chief, both shared the tear-shaped Quickly, generally recognized as one of the top five guitar makers. In the time following their initial debut, Tacoma's star rose The soundhole is placed in a low-stress location. Resonance by decreasing the amount of bracing needed for the top, since ![]() Justification for this non-traditional build is to improve the guitar's Shaped like a wing or tear (often called the Paisley soundhole), the Tacoma models placed the soundhole on the upper bout close to the neck. ![]() ![]() The center of the instrument directly underneath the strings, the first Whereas most acoustic guitars have the soundhole located in It's not surprising that the guitars were noted for their resonance and tone, given that the company's parent company was a noted Korean piano manufacturer.Īt first, the instruments were noted for their unique, non-conventionalĪppearance. Founded in 1997, Tacoma guitars - originally part of the Young Chang company - were celebrated by many for their robust construction, beautiful sound, and affordability. ![]()
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