I remember seeing these back in the early/mid- 90's, I think. The name was memorable because spelling America with a "K" has long been way to denote American fascism, something I don't think the Korean makers of this guitar knew. (I'm pretty sure it is Korean-made.)
Nothing valuable--just another Korean copy guitar of fair quality. If it plays well, then that's what matters. But if it were mine, I'd cover up that brand name.
EDIT:
I wonder if Tonio K's album title had anything to do with the guitar name:
I remember seeing these back in the early/mid- 90's, I think. The name was memorable because spelling America with a "K" has long been way to denote American fascism, something I don't think the Korean makers of this guitar knew. (I'm pretty sure it is Korean-made.)
Nothing valuable--just another Korean copy guitar of fair quality. If it plays well, then that's what matters. But if it were mine, I'd cover up that brand name.
EDIT:
I wonder if Tonio K's album title had anything to do with the guitar name:
https://www.amazon.com/Amerika-Tonio-K/dp/B000002015
Good album, but I prefer his "Life in the Food Chain". Harder to fit on a headstock, though.