Members Dev-a-Stacia Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Does anyone know how to date a vintage bruno ventura classical model #1585, serial #20905? It was bought used by my parents (getting 2 conflicting stories however) of when it was bought. Dad says bought at a pawn shop in the early 60's, mom says it was won in a poker game in the early 70's. It has the Bruno Ventura paper inside the sound hole, so I figure it predates both decades. I've tried relentlessly to date it, to no avail. Any insight would be greatly welcomed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted April 30, 2007 Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Does this help? Might be worth contacting him http://www.angelfire.com/blues/rockinjohn/ventura/ventura_bruno.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dev-a-Stacia Posted April 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted April 30, 2007 Thanks, I've tried emailing him but, the email bounces back as 'undeliverable'. I've checked that site out and (I hope I don't sound too ignorant here, but here goes...) Is there a difference between a V-1585 and a 1585 ? Does V stand for version? There is a slight difference...the rosette around the sound hole is different...would that indicate any difference? Plus, the catalogue is from the late 60's to late 70's. Jiving with Mom's story more. I'm more inclined to believe Dad's story, as he simply stated, no the guitar I won in the poker game I sold, switched it with the old Bruno as it was in good condition and told her that was the one I won. She didnt' know the difference. SO, I'd love to unravell the mystery. Maybe I did and that's the same one as in the catalogue. What do you think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members njstoll Posted June 26, 2020 Members Share Posted June 26, 2020 Venturas are an interesting story. Prior to Bruno being added to the label, Venturas were usually built in Japan. Like many labels of that era, it depends who built the guitar. Some of the models I've heard were crafted by Sadao Yairi (The uncle of the famed Kazao Yairi (Alverez). Sadao made several brands of his own and would contract with Americans for private label guitars. Sadao guitars are legendary for their quality. Supposedly his access to tone woods was shrouded in mystery as well; as his family had a secret stash that was seasoned for decades. As for your guitar, who knows, but if it is a Yairi, Sadao usually used the Japanese Emperor Dating system. Add 28 years to the first 2 numbers of your guitar serial number. Example: 50234 would date the guitar to 1978. I hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike Hejl Posted September 21, 2020 Members Share Posted September 21, 2020 I just bought a Ventura V200S acoustic guitar, trying to figure out the year made. It reads 141273 as the serial number. It says it built in Japan. Any info on these guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith Ellis Posted December 18, 2020 Members Share Posted December 18, 2020 Please help if you can...I have a V16 Ventura , serial # 90718 Can you please tell me the year of manufacture please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spitfired Posted January 5, 2021 Members Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hello. I purchased a Bruno Ventura #653. I am searching for any info on it's background before working on the bridge or any touchups on the finish. If anyone knows how to locate, please help! Thanks, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sterlin Posted June 21, 2021 Members Share Posted June 21, 2021 Serial#50082 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny Feuerstein Posted May 15, 2022 Members Share Posted May 15, 2022 I have a Ventura acoustic guitar. It's a V-13 serial number 10436 I have had it about 18 years would like to know a little more about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charles smith Posted February 18, 2023 Members Share Posted February 18, 2023 I have a dreadnought style six string guitar by Ventura sunburst color no model or serial number was my mother's I got it in 1978 inside it says fine musical instrument made in Japan what year was it made in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dam64 Posted February 25 Members Share Posted February 25 I just bought a Ventura 1580 for $35 it is missing a tuning knob I was wondering what is the difference between the 1580 and the 1585 I don’t see much about the 1580. I just recently got interested in playing on a classical guitar and I did not want to spend too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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