José says that fans of the well-known Greco brand often narrow their chase to the brand's solidbody Les Paul models. "They are not just cheap copies of the American guitars," he says, "but have their own tone and characteristics-and I do prefer Japanese tone." José Pérez (dealer, Jap-Tone) draws on his specialty and nominates a number of '70s and '80s Japanese guitars as future collectables. Prices on these are still considerably low, and I can see them increasing, too." "Again, good quality, quirky designs, mostly not straight ripoffs of the American classics.
Luke also rates the Italian brand Welson. "In the last 10 years or so, prices have doubled and appear to keep rising."
"The '60s German-made Framus Strato de Luxe has fantastic playability-subject to a decent setup-and an almost unique, big sound," he says.
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