TommyK Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I just found out that, in the 70's, the C.G.Conn company, makers of student level brass and woodwind instruments, tried to expand their music instrument market to include guitars, aimed at the school market. Sales were lackluster and the venture folded before the decade was out. They had flat tops, solid body electrics, electric arch tops, etc. Not initially, but for a time, they were made by Matsumoku, maker of Aria, Yamaha and Norlin era Epiphones. From the pics they appear to be a mid-level grade instrument. Here's a website that details some of the history: http://thejetmedic.com/connguitars.aspx Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 My little brother was in an ad campaign for Conn back in the 70's. They used pictures of him playing with lots of other good looking young folks. He got a free Conn guitar for the work. It was OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks, TommyK. Real interesting. I enjoy learning about the Asian manufacturers and their products. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Matsumoku...... isn't that the same company that made Mansfield guitars? They were the 70's Martin knock-offs. I had one back then. Picked it up for $85.00 brand new in 1976 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Did they have any small tube amps badged Conn? Maybe I'm thinking Selmer...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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