Watkins Rapier 33

Watkins Rapier 33

Dating from about 1963 and Reg Watkins designed, this is the 3 “toaster” pick-up version of the classic British made Watkins Brothers guitars that launched the careers of many UK musicians. Later models were marketed as Wem and Wilson.

Check out the Watkins Rapier being played: As seen on BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow

Plus see the Watkins Rapier Deluxe played by Phil Walker at The Guitar Collection YouTube Channel:

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