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Resonet-Grazioso 1955 /Futurama-Jolana / Harrison,Clapton,Page…
Estimated price for orientation: 4 400 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Marke: Resonet Inkl. Tasche: Nein Modell: Grazioso
I will sell Guitar Resonet Grazioso, probably made as one of the last pieces in 1959-60. It is in original and rare black color. The guitar is fully functional. For sale 58 years old Guitar Resonet Grazioso year 1959-60 the real model which used to play guitar greats G.Harrison-Beatles, E.Clapton, J.Page and others in 58 years.Guitar and fully functional .Switches and potentiometers functional. Inscription on the head fully that the overall wonderful condition. This model is Resonet Grazioso. I will send additional photographs per email upon request. For collectors, for gallery and enthusiasts Beatles, Harrison, Clapton, Page and others.The guitar was made in 1959-1960 The history of Electric guitars' production in Czechoslavakia begun in 1953, when the Rezonet factory in Blatne started working under the new management of Mr. Josef Ruzicka. Back then, Resonet was a part of Drevokov cooperative, which means "wood metal". The company was making all sorts of wooden goods, including furniture. By 1955 first solidbody Tel... and Str... were already taking the market over the ocean, so it was about time to consider a solidbody electric "spanish" guitar. The guitar, called Graciozo, was based on F.Str..... which they brought to Resonet in 1955. Instead of copying the Str......, Rezonet designer mr. Vlcek based his guitar on Leo F.......s ideas, upgraded tremolo system and wiring. The silhouette of the new guitar was also different from Str..... Graciozo was an immediate success - and not only in Czechoslovakia. The export of Gracioso started somewhere in 1957/58, when Selmer company commenced the import of the guitar under the new name of Futurama (at the very beginning the imported guitars still had the "Grazioso" name, but it was soon changed to "Futurama"). It was before the American instruments flooded the European market, so at the time everyone in Europe and Great Britain played a Futurama. The list of Resonet Graciozo owners included George Harrison,Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and many others - that's the main reason for the late popularity of this instrument on the vintage guitar market. The first model was called simply "Futurama" and it was made untill 1959. Futurama (1) was the only guitar made at Resonet factory, all the later modifications were produced at different location (Hradec Kralove). Later Futurama modifications were called "Star" in Czechoslovakia. Resonet Grazioso/Futurama Specifications: Body: beech or maple. Neck: maple. Tuners: three on each side. Electronics: three single coils, master volume and tone, "piano" switches for each pickup (on/off). Tremolo: original construction, individual bridge saddle adjustment and rear mounted springs acting on each string (without the ashtray cover it looked more like a Floyd-Rose!). Output jack: top-mounted, Str.... style.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Marke: | Resonet |
| Inkl. Tasche: | Nein | Modell: | Grazioso |
I will sell Guitar Resonet Grazioso, probably made as one of the last pieces in 1959-60. It is in original and rare black color. The guitar is fully functional. For sale 58 years old Guitar Resonet Grazioso year 1959-60 the real model which used to play guitar greats G.Harrison-Beatles, E.Clapton, J.Page and others in 58 years.Guitar and fully functional .Switches and potentiometers functional. Inscription on the head fully that the overall wonderful condition. This model is Resonet Grazioso. I will send additional photographs per email upon request. For collectors, for gallery and enthusiasts Beatles, Harrison, Clapton, Page and others.The guitar was made in 1959-1960 The history of Electric guitars' production in Czechoslavakia begun in 1953, when the Rezonet factory in Blatne started working under the new management of Mr. Josef Ruzicka. Back then, Resonet was a part of Drevokov cooperative, which means "wood metal". The company was making all sorts of wooden goods, including furniture. By 1955 first solidbody Tel... and Str... were already taking the market over the ocean, so it was about time to consider a solidbody electric "spanish" guitar. The guitar, called Graciozo, was based on F.Str..... which they brought to Resonet in 1955. Instead of copying the Str......, Rezonet designer mr. Vlcek based his guitar on Leo F.......s ideas, upgraded tremolo system and wiring. The silhouette of the new guitar was also different from Str..... Graciozo was an immediate success - and not only in Czechoslovakia. The export of Gracioso started somewhere in 1957/58, when Selmer company commenced the import of the guitar under the new name of Futurama (at the very beginning the imported guitars still had the "Grazioso" name, but it was soon changed to "Futurama"). It was before the American instruments flooded the European market, so at the time everyone in Europe and Great Britain played a Futurama. The list of Resonet Graciozo owners included George Harrison,Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and many others - that's the main reason for the late popularity of this instrument on the vintage guitar market. The first model was called simply "Futurama" and it was made untill 1959. Futurama (1) was the only guitar made at Resonet factory, all the later modifications were produced at different location (Hradec Kralove). Later Futurama modifications were called "Star" in Czechoslovakia. Resonet Grazioso/Futurama Specifications: Body: beech or maple. Neck: maple. Tuners: three on each side. Electronics: three single coils, master volume and tone, "piano" switches for each pickup (on/off). Tremolo: original construction, individual bridge saddle adjustment and rear mounted springs acting on each string (without the ashtray cover it looked more like a Floyd-Rose!). Output jack: top-mounted, Str.... style.