SnowEagle

The White Eagle cost me £550 (D762648), I was the purchaser on ebay!

The one I picked up for £50 was an Antoria 2376 (1773975), from your explanation of serial numbers dated to January 1977.  A few dings, but nothing that detracts from it (one on front, one on back plus buckle rash).

Both with MIJ serial number plates.   Yes, the Eagle has had a (very good) head repair.

Both seriously heavy, but then I also have a Gibson Les Paul Studio!  3 inch guitar straps help.

Quite a shock, as the first guitar I bought (new, as a student in 1974 for £30) was an Antoria 330/Casino copy!  The LP was bought in 2007, the basses in 2017 and 2022.

A late joiner to this thread, looking for details on my Antoria Jazz bass purchased in Knowle, West Midlands, last year.  £50, no argument.  Plus a Vox 10 Bass amp in another Charity shop for £20 a month or so later.

But nice to see a Black Eagle.  I recall several years ago someone was selling replica Black Eagle pickguards. but can no longer find the link.

But here's one to drool over... not all Black Eagles were black.  I know of at least three (plus one refinished in white by Jon Camp of Renaissance)

Hi from another Antoria White Eagle owner. 

That now makes 3 owners that I am aware of, Jon Camp, formerly of Renaissance and Roy Wood's Helicopters had (or maybe still has) one.  Interestingly, his has a black headstock.

34 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

I remember the Antoria basses now that you mention it and from memory they were regarded as one of the better of the "Jap" manufacturers at the time. Really nice basses and well made.

Nice to see one again. Its a keeper so don't sell it. 

Dave

Antoria was a UK brand made by the same company as Ibanez - the guitars were identical except for the headstock logo.  Although Antoria also made a white one....

And a slightly bigger Vox Amp (AD30VT)