The Hondo H-600 was introduced around 1972. It's styled like a Teisco, but with an SG-shaped body. Around 1976, it was renamed "EG-502".
These early Hondo models were made in Korea by Samick, but the hardware and electronics were Japanese.
Related:
- HSG
- SG-414
H-600[]
H-600 (ca. 1974)
Body:
- Laminate body construction
- Beveled edges
Neck:
- Nato bolt-on neck
- Stained fretboard with dot inlays
- Fender headstock
- Heel-adjusted truss rod
- Volute
- 20 frets (including zero fret)
- 24.75" scale
Electronics:
- One "Gold Foil" pickup
- ~6k ohms D.C. resistance
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Open gear tuners
- Black laminated pickguard
- Compensated bridge and chrome tailpiece
Finishes:
- Cherry Red Sunburst
H-610/EG-502[]
EG-502 ca. 1977
- ~1972-1978
- $69.95 (ca. 1976)
Body:
- Laminate body construction
- Beveled edges
Neck:
- Nato bolt-on neck
- Stained fretboard with dot inlays
- Fender headstock
- Heel-adjusted truss rod
- Volute
- 20 frets (including zero fret)
- 24.75" scale
Electronics:
- Two "Gold Foil" pickups
- ~6k ohms D.C. resistance
- Two toggle switches
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Open gear tuners
- Black laminated pickguard
- Adjustable bridge and tremolo
Finishes:
- Cherry Red Sunburst
Also branded as:
- Gracia GG-02
- Horugel EG-502
- Samick EG-502
H-620[]
H-620 (ca. 1974)
Bass version of H-600.
Body:
- Laminate body construction
- Beveled edges
Neck:
- Nato bolt-on neck
- Stained fretboard with dot inlays
- Fender headstock
- Heel-adjusted truss rod
- Volute
- 20 frets (including zero fret)
Electronics:
- One single coil pickup
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Open gear tuners
- Black laminated pickguard
- Compensated bridge and chrome tailpiece
Finishes:
- Cherry Red Sunburst
Vibra 3159[]
Also branded as:
- Tele Star