Eko Ranger 6 Brown Sunburst

Essential Information About the Eko Ranger 6 Brown Sunburst Guitar

• A classic Eko with an instantly recognizable look, featuring the iconic "moustache" pickguard.


• Dreadnought (Western) format: power, generous bass, and excellent projection for strumming or fingerstyle playing.


• Craftsmanship designed to last: back and sides made of basswood, known for their durability, with X bracing.


• Accessible comfort: glued-in neck with a "C low profile" shape and double-action truss rod to adjust the action according to your playing style.

A folk legend born in 1960s Italy

The Ranger 6 is one of those acoustics you can identify at a glance. Introduced in the 1960s at Eko's workshops in Italy, it evolved through various names (J-52, then J-54) before establishing itself as the Ranger VI. Its reputation was built on a simple and effective formula: a solid folk guitar with an unmistakable style and a value-for-money ratio that has supported generations of guitarists.

Who is it for, and what styles?

With its Dreadnought format and steel strings, the Ranger 6 is ideal for beginners to start under good conditions, practicing chords, rhythm, and vocal accompaniment. It is also suitable for intermediate players looking for a reliable "all-purpose" acoustic for home, rehearsals, or gigs. It performs particularly well in folk, pop, variety, country, and pick playing, while remaining pleasant for fingerpicking.

Sound

The Dreadnought format, wide and deep, promotes a full response with present bass and solid mids, perfect for supporting accompaniment. The spruce top provides clarity, attack, and precision, while the basswood back and sides contribute to a warm balance and a nice sense of solidity, with comfortable sustain. The X bracing supports the top and aids projection, delivering an effective sound both in strumming and more nuanced playing.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	Dreadnought	Scale (mm)	650 mm
Strings	Steel	Tuning pegs	Diecast
Nbr of strings	6	Bridge	South American roupanà
Top	Spruce	Nut	Plastic
Back&Sides	Linden	Original Strings	11 - 52 Bronze
Bracing	X	Neck Type	Glued
Nets	Multiple bands	Color	Brown
Neck	Birch	Colours	Brown Sunburst
Neck format	C low profile	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	South American roupanà	Hardware	Chromed
Marker	Point

Back & sides	Basswood	Inlays	Dot
Binding	Multi-strip	Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm
Finish	Glossy	Tuners	Diecast
Color scheme	Brown, Sunburst	Number of strings	6
Neck shape	C low profile	Original strings gauge	11
Fretboard	South American Roupanà	Brand	52 Bronze
Number of frets	20