The Transition from Accordion to Electric Guitar

lonamark
Aug 11, 2024
1 min read

Welson Company, originally a manufacturer of accordions, switched to manufacturing electric guitars in the 1960's as demand for electric guitars increased. This 1964 Kinton V3 model caught my eye as I perused a page from GuitarPlayer.com

Click: “The 10-inch headstock is an eye catcher, as are the flank of accordion-style pickup selector buttons and the diamond fretboard inlays. But mamma mia, that finish!”: The 1964 Welson Kinton V3 – whack job or Italian beauty... or both? | GuitarPlayer

Why it rules: "Besides, it looks fantastic and sounds wholly unique."

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The Transition from Accordion to Electric Guitar

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Welcome! Just a quick intro... Yes! We want to 'reel' you in because we, at Saline Guitar Factory, believe that the 'scale' of service and expertise we provide is just what you and your guitar and bass need.

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Welcome! Just a quick intro...
Yes! We want to 'reel' you in because we, at Saline Guitar Factory, believe that the 'scale' of service and expertise we provide is just what you and your guitar and bass need.