One of the most sought after vintage guitars is the Fender Stratocaster Pre-CBS. Fender Strats are one of the most popular electric guitars ever. The early models, from 1954 to 1965, are known as the "pre-CBS" models, since CBS Broadcaster Company bought the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in January 1965. When CBS purchased Fender, the "pre-CBS" Stratocasters became quite rare and likewise expensive since they are perceived to be made of a higher quality when compared with the post-CBS models. Recently, some pre-CBS strats have sold more than $175,000.
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The Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. Ltd, known for manufacturing pianos, keyboards began in 1927. They began building guitars in 1964. In 1967, Kawai purchased Teisco but continued to manufacture guitar lines separately. Kawai also built guitars for Saint Louis music in the 1960s and 1970's under their brand name Apollo.
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