I saw a lot of this model back in the day And those instruments were usually built by two different Japanese companies Teisco, or Guyatone. There was a musical instrument distribution company from New York City named Buegeleisen and Jacobson, that began importing Japanese manufactured electric, and acoustic guitars to the U.S in 1962. Some Silvertone guitars were made in Chicago, by the Kay or Harmony companies, but there was never a Kent factory in the United States, or anywhere in the world for that matter. At that time I figured those brands came from the Silvertone or Kent factory. So most of my friends played Kent or Silvertone guitars. So the cost of most new, domestically produced guitars were beyond the reach of the average worker. You may not know it, but the Gibson ES-335 was given that designation, because in 1958 when it was created, the guitars price was $335.00.
In my high school days, when I started playing guitar, most guys or girls families couldn't afford a Fender or Gibson guitar for their young Beatle-want-to-be. So these import companies came up with their own American, or English sounding brand names, such as Holiday, Decca, Kingston, Lyle, Kent, and so many more. They were afraid no one would buy a guitar with the brand name of Matsumoku, or Hoshino Gakki, or Fujigen Gakki on the peghead. I beg pardon, but back in the 1960's, the companies that were importing Asian manufactured guitars into the United States believed differently. Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges! This guitar is in excellent shape no cracks or scratches action is low just missing the tremolo bar and 2 plastic knobs. LYLE SEMIHOLLOW BODY GUITAR MADE IN JAPAN - $275 (Houston).You're not wasting your time this thing is just an unbelievably awesome condition give me a call. Vintage 1960s or 70s Lyle W 415 Gibson lawsuit guitar - $325 (Wisconsin Rapids).Very cool instrument, don't know much about Lyle as a brand out could be a collectable, or a fun project for a luthier or salvageable for parts.
Missing tuning pegs, multiple blemishes, and various other wear and tear.
Vintage Lyle 585 Classical Guitar, full size, 70's MIJ fan braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides, 12 fret rosewood neck, minor scratches, fresh saddle and nut installed, new medium tension strings installed, adjusted for decent action. Vintage Lyle 585 Classical Guitar MIJ 70's - $290 (shepherdstown).
The neck has a partial crack that was repaired, never had any separation, guitar is solid with great tone, if you are not into cosmetics and need a great tone with low action, guitar is made in Japan from the 1970s.Pictures attache.