Anyone interested in buying an Eko should check Ebay - they're often listed, and you can nail one down for about £100. Good knockabout guitars, built to last (bolt-on necks) and easy to play (unlike many of their cheap-end rivals in the 60's) - they lack a bit of punch but sound great when amplified (especially the 12 strings). Whilst there's never been a better time to buy a new guitar (real quality at less than £300) Eko's still (in my view) represent good value.