Page transferred to X189player Dec 2005.Pages updated and transferred to John Thornburg Jan 2006Įlectra, SLM, and their respective logos are trademarks of Saint Louis Music, which has no affiliation or responsibility for this site. Page expanded and run Feb 2001- Jan 2005 & Nov 2005-Dec 2005 by Mike Provided the information and photos to make these pages possible! Pageįirst created Aug 1998 by Mike Cantrell, transferred to Mike H Feb 2001. Thanks to all the extremely helpful people who have Not bad info, but not 100%Ģ001 - Here he goes again! Incredible 4 page article by Michael Wright with tons ofĪmazing ads and pictures. Guide 5th Edition (1996) - Half page of text. Know and Electra guitar if it bit them in the a** -)ġ994 - Excellent 3 page article on MPC's and Electra history by Michael Wright.īack issue from Vintage Guitar for a mere 2 bucks! Named "Treasures & Turds" written by 2 guys (snobs) who probably wouldn't
#Electra westone guitar plus#
Now, twenty five plus years later, they are finally starting to be recognizedįor superior craftsmanship and playability. The first school of thought was that the Electra MPC line were shoddily manufactured So as you can see, it's aĭisappeared or went bankrupt.they just changed. Despite theseĮndorsements, the Electra line still disappeared while the SLM went on to produce Westoneĭistributes Crate, Ampeg, Alvarez & Austin products. (X910 model is also known as the "Derringer" model). Over the years major musicians endorsed the MPC line, such as, Peter Frampton, Leslie West (signature model), ELO, Allen "Freeīird" Collins, Chris Squire (MPC Bass), The Outlaws (signature guitar & bass), Twelve different modules were available in all. Of the guitar, and turn a knob (also on the front of the guitar) to adjust the intensity Use an effect (wah, phase shifter, etc), all you have to do is flip a switch on the front
The Electra MPC's claim to fame was, and is, on-board effects (more commonly referred Guideline and DOES NOT apply to all Electra models but seems a safe bet for 1977-1981
#Electra westone guitar serial number#
A guitar with a serial number thatīegins in "0" or "80" would have been built in 1980 (this is just a Or two digits represent the year of manufacture. (seems unbelievable with the success Electra's are now enjoying :-)ĭating your Electra: Matsumoku made guitars have serial number in which the first one To abandon the Electra line were overall, the MPC were not a great marketing success By early 1984 it became Electra-Westone and by the end of 1984 it In the fall of 1983, Electra brand becomesĮlectra-Phoenix. At some point in the early 80's, some production is moved to Korea. Ties with Matsumoku are further solidified in 1981īrand. Paul copy with a Tele curve on upper bout), Leslie West MPC (sort of a Les Paul Special)
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