1960s Made in Japan brands?

[hooky_lowdown]

I’ve got gas for a cheap 60s mij full scale bass. I’ve been unable to replicate that 60s sound with my gear, so looking for a NBD.

 

I know about brands like Teisco and Guyatone, but what other brand names are there? I’ve seen lots of short scale basses - but I’m looking for a full scale.

 

[bertbass]

If you can find pages from a 60s Bells catalogue that will give you a good idea but a couple off the top of my head are Egmond and Top 20.

 

Just thought of another one, Commodore.

Edited March 9, 2018 by bertbass
Just thought of another one, Commodore.

[BigRedX]

Have a look at The History Of Japanese Electric Guitars. However a quick skim through my copy hasn't revealed any that are obviously 34" scale.

TBH part of that 60s garage band sound is short scale bass.

[hooky_lowdown]

Found this which lists nearly all brand names...

 

https://drowninginguitars.com/2012/02/12/1960s-japanese-guitar-brand-name-game/amp/

 

[Grahambythesea]

I think you’ll  find Egmond were short scale and European made. Top Tweny were unplayable beasts IMO, and I am not sure there Jap either. 

Edited March 11, 2018 by Grahambythesea

[TomRichards]

Aria made some, Yamaha and early Ibanez.

[BigRedX]

1 hour ago, TomRichards said:

Aria made some, Yamaha and early Ibanez.

AFAIK none of them were long scale as the OP requested.

[KK Jale]

Hard to find!

This Guyatone-made Kent is  supposed to have a 33.5" scale, but I don't know the model number.