Ventura was a brand of stringed instruments imported from Japan by C. Bruno and Company during the 1960s and 1970s. C. Bruno was bought by Kaman (Ovation) in the early 1980s, after which the brand disappeared. Some of the Ventura guitars were knock-offs of the Martin line, such as the Ventura V-35 appearing similar to the Martin D-35, and the Ventura V-14 / Martin D-14.
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Anyone familiar with Ventura guitars, not the Bruno imported versions? This is the tag inside the guitar. It does not have a serial number anywhere; usually it is right above the Model No. On the tag but this one was printed without it. Aug 26, 2015 Hello. I just bought a Ventura V-17. The serial number is 69343. It is the best 12-string I have played in 35 years of trying to sound like Leo Kottke. It was in the window of a thrift store for $50. After reading this thread I love the story of this rogue company. I just am curious of the year it was made. It is in near-perfect condition. Vintage Style for a Modern Era: The Fender Vintera Series. With era-correct pickups, classic colors and other coveted features from the '50s, '60s and '70s, these instruments have all the sound and style of the decades that defined them. All Gurian Guitars have serial numbers stamped on the neck block in characters visible through the soundhole. The numbers are preceded by letters: A, B, C, or D which indicate the series. A-series – Factory location: New York City from start to 1971. Gibson Acoustic Guitar Serial Numbers Ventura Acoustic Electric 1969-70, Ventura, C. Bruno & Sons, Inc., 12 String Acoustic MIJ Nr/ Mint Guitar looks like it was rarely played easy near mint, no dings or scratches worth noting, these guitars came with a hole to add a pickup.
The Ventura line included guitars (classical, western, folk, concert, electric, electro-acoustic), banjos, mandolins, and bass guitars.
Kaman Industries (parent company of Ovation) actually acquired C Bruno & Son in 1971. Although there isn't much in the way of records from this period, it is believed that Kaman contracted with manufacturers such as 'Matsumoku' (parent company of brands such as Aria) from '71 until the brand was discontinued in 1982. There is also evidence that C. Bruno contracted with other companies before the '71 Kaman acquisition such as 'Kasuga' and others.[1]
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- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20150319013517/http://kaman.com/about-kaman/corporate-overview/acquisition-history/
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Ventura Bruno Acoustic Guitar
Ventura was a brand of stringed instruments imported from Japan by C. Bruno and Company during the 1960s and 1970s. C. Bruno was bought by Kaman (Ovation) in the early 1980s, after which the brand disappeared. Some of the Ventura guitars were knock-offs of the Martin line, such as the Ventura V-35 appearing similar to the Martin D-35, and the Ventura V-14 / Martin D-14.
The Ventura line included guitars (classical, western, folk, concert, electric, electro-acoustic), banjos, mandolins, and bass guitars.
Kaman Industries (parent company of Ovation) actually acquired C Bruno & Son in 1971. Although there isn't much in the way of records from this period, it is believed that Kaman contracted with manufacturers such as 'Matsumoku' (parent company of brands such as Aria) from '71 until the brand was discontinued in 1982. There is also evidence that C. Bruno contracted with other companies before the '71 Kaman acquisition such as 'Kasuga' and others.[1]
References[edit]
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20150319013517/http://kaman.com/about-kaman/corporate-overview/acquisition-history/