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Teisco guitar models Its body shape featured longer bouts and a few more curves than the older, boxy, and clunkier Teisco models, making the 440 much sleeker. Teisco created some of the wildest designs for Silvertones, in our opinion. 9 Browse Teisco products and enjoy free shipping on thousands of Teisco gear & 30 day returns. Sears also marketed the Teisco company´s TRG-1 (or TRE-100) electric guitar with amp built in! Aug 15, 2017 · Today we are looking at a little bit of Japanese guitar history: a Teisco Del Rey E-110 6-string electric guitar that I picked up at the Rose Bowl Flea Market last month. The finish is a blue color that has some green tint to it; Teisco used metallic blue on many models but there is no reference to metallic blue Jan 4, 2021 · This was the same year Teisco introduced a truly awesome 6-string bass (TB-64), as well as an interesting amp-in-guitar model called the TRG-1. EB-200 and EP-200B: Rick Malkin. Teisco; Model: Del Rey EV-2T. In the UK Teisco guitars were known to be sold My very first electric guitar was actually a Teisco that my father bought for $100 or less at a flea market. , original brown tolex hard shell case. Price $159 + $40 Shipping. Add to Cart. Electric Guitar MIJ Matsumoku JAPAN Here’s a vintage 1960s Japanese electric guitar believed to be a Heit model, though the exact model designation (possibly a Deluxe?) is unclear. Electric Guitar MIJ Matsumoku JAPAN Used – Good Originally $425, now $295 ($130 price drop) Flickr slideshow of various TEISCO amp models. GuitarFinds. The beginnings of Teisco guitars. 0. 1955 Hollow bodies available this year included the EP-4, EP-5, EP-6, EP-7, EP-11, EP-12, EP-13, EP-14, EP-15, EP-16, and EP-23. Sep 30, 2022 · A young Edward Van Halen found his first electric guitar in an earlier Spectrum 5 model, and during his session days studio ace Glen Campbell often played a Teisco T-60. Jul 5, 2012 · Teisco must have sold a boatload of these guitars in the 60s, because this same guitar was also branded as a SIlvertone in Sears catalogs. market with their W. Electric Guitar MIJ Matsumoku JAPAN This is a clean original Kay made by Teisco in the 1960's in Japan. $119. Teisco EP-8T, another one but in yellow/brown sunburst, more condition issues but also quite a good player. The only other manufacturer of Silvertones during this period was the Japanese-based company, Teisco (or Teisco Del Ray as it was formerly called). Early models include lap steel and electric-Spanish guitars. Hardware good. Body is clean. Opens in a new window or tab. Feb 6, 2024 · In fact, most collectors of Teisco guitars know the late-’60s specimens will likely play better than the average department store guitar. Up for sale is a Teisco made lightweight hollow body electric guitar, model 319. S. We try to be flexible depending on your situation. This piece of gear has sold. M. Instruments previously produced in Japan. Models include a variety of electric solidbodies and semi-hollowbodies and are similar to Teisco in construction, design, and pricing. VINTAGE, RARE 1960s Silvertone branded, Teisco manufactured, semi-hollow body electric guitar featuring two (2) "Gold Foil" pickups. These shark fins were around during the same time span as the famous Spectrum 5, but for whatever reason this guitar here is just so much more plentiful. Teisco ET-311, a strange green/brown pine-needle color, very lightweight and easy to play Norma bass, same style as the Teisco FB-2 Teisco Electrics In late ’59 or early ’60, Westheimer also began to import Teisco electric guitars made by Teisco in Japan. Teisco was a Japanese company that built guitars from 1948 to 1969, and Teisco is an acronym for Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company. If it wasn't made by Teisco, the manufacturer sure was trying hard to copy Teisco. Lawman Guitars. Some of the more sought after models include: ∙ The Teisco SD-4L with four pickups, six switches and bizarre barrel type volume and tone knobs. 2 lbs, player grade, acceptable condition -- see picks for more details. For sale is a Teisco Del Rey ET-300 Sunburst, original hardware, original bridge, original frets, original electronics, multiple scrapes and chips on the body, Rosewood fingerboard, . Unlike Two of the finishes offered on the EP-200B, circa 1966. I. This guitar features a primitive tremolo/vibrato system w Apr 29, 2019 · Although many people seem to believe the company is related to Teisco or Kawai, I am starting to doubt that, even with the similarities between the guitars. Teisco Hollow Body Electric Guitars. Finish: Blue. commensed. The multi-laminate neck is straight and the action good. D. Vintage Teisco del ray Model wg Electric guitar made in japan 1965. 2 days ago · Vintage Teisco EP-8T Guitar - MIJ Japan Tremolo Semi-Hollow Model: EP-8T Body Style: Semi-Hollow (i think) with F holes Neck: 3 piece, unknown wood, bolt-on Fretboard: most likely rosewood, possibly Brazilian Pickups: vintage single coils Controls: on/off toggle switch for each pickup, o Vintage 1967 Telestar Teisco Model # 5003 At west guitar center we offer variety of strings instruments, vintage instruments of numerous brands and models like Nationa, Valco, Kay Kraft, Weber Mandolin, Kay, Alvarez, Ibanez, Case, Gallagher,00-18, Don Rust, HD-28, D-41, vintage, Peavey, marantz.  By the early '60s, Teisco guitars became increasingly unique with a number of original shapes and designs being produced. But then the guitar is currently a wall piece and a playable guitar is worth more than an unplayable one. Vintage Gear America is pleased to offer this beautiful example of a super rare mid 1960s era factory opaque white Teisco EP-10T semi hollow body electric guitar serial number 243606. I never did buy that first ET-440 back then, but I did come across this one and was real happy with the sound. My best guess is that this guitar was made sometime in the 1970’s or possibly early 1980’s. $499. This guitar has been tentitvely identified as a Silvertone model 319- 1455 (although other examples of 1455s have a toggle switch rather than sliding Certain Silvertone models have garnered some notoriety, such as the Danelectro-produced combination of guitar and amp-in-case. Year: 1960s Buy Teisco Electric Guitars and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items 1960's Silvertone Bass Guitar Model 1438 Teisco EB-200 Very Good Condition. M May 23, 2016 · Japanese guitar maker Teisco introduced two transistorized models in 1964: the round-necked TRG-1 and the TRH-1 lap steel. Teiscos were distributed within Japan and probably regionally until the end of the 1950s, when exporting to the U. WMI began importing the Teisco-built Kingston guitars in 1961, and also used the Teisco Del Rey trademark extensively beginning in 1964. Vintage Gear America is pleased to offer this beautiful example of a super rare 1960s era factory opaque white Teisco EP-10T semi hollow body electric guitar serial number 243606. Teisco created a series of guitars called EP under the label EP in the years following its inception. Used – Good. W. Free shipping. To this day, almost 60 years after they were manufactured, many people still refer to any electric guitar manufactured in Japan during the 1960s as a “TEISCO” guitar! Oct 14, 2023 · Teisco Guitars were popular among beginner and intermediate players who were looking for an affordable alternative to more expensive American-made guitars. Dec 16, 2023 · The company behind Teisco was founded in 1946 by Atsuwo Kaneko, a Japanese musician who played Hawaiian and Spanish guitars in partnership with Doryu Matsuda, an electrical engineer. Click to expand Great reference! jd56hawk. West Des Moines, IA, United States (2,114) Preferred Seller Quick Shipper. Teisco EP-8T (1960s) A pinnacle brand of 1960's guitar cool, the Teisco EP-8T is kind of like a 335 except in every way. The first solid body Teisco electric guitars were produced - the J-1, J-2, TG-54 and TN-54 - which copied the popular Les Paul design of that year. Except for the logo, it’s a completely stock Teisco. , Ltd. 1960's Teisco Del Rey Model EV-2TColor: Phantom BlueCondition: UsedDescription: All original vintage guitar manufactured by Tiesco Del Rey in Japan in the 1960'sPaint: Original Phantom Blue paint finish is in excellent condition with no age checking or belt buckle wear. - but the guitars still stayed Teisco! See Teisco Del Rey. by Westheimer Musical Instruments of Evanston, IL. aaaad (3399) 100% positive; Teisco Guitar Pickups, Teisco Electric Guitars, Nov 10, 2012 · Many of these guitars were beginner model guitars and were not really quality instruments or very well made, but there were higher grades of guitars too, and some of them are really quite valuable now. Few minor dings. Teisco Del Rey In 1964, the company name changed again, this time to Teisco Co. Brian Eno was also known to use the Teisco MJ-2 as a studio guitar! The two-pickup model here was known as the MJ-2. Teisco was founded in 1946 by guitarist Atswo Kaneko, and electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. Vintage 1960s Teisco CHECKMATE 15 Tube Guitar Combo Amp. It is missing logo on the headstock, but we're pretty sure it's a Height made by Teisco. . The guitar plays and sounds very good. This is a real treat for all the fans of the kitschy, quirky, space-age-looking, MIJ Japanese guitars of the 1960s!We know this guitar was made by Kawai Teisco sometime in the 1960s but we cannot find a model name or number anywhere online. Sometime around late 2011 Mac decided to change the neck on his Teisco guitar. Teisco--and some of the other manufacturers--made dozens of differently branded instruments in their factories. The guitar comess complete with bridge cover as shown, it is structurally sound, has finish checking as it can be expected by a guitar of this vintage. By the 1950s, the company was producing slab-bodied designs with bolt-on necks. and you’re looking where to start, it’s probably best to just search Reverb under “Teisco” or “Kingston”, and pray come across the right model. ) Produced until around 1965, these guitars have that familiar Matsumoto City-area build technique with surface-mounted pickups and a half pickguard that hides all the electronics. Indeed, through their mid-'60s connection with the Sears and Roebuck company, many a modern guitar player learned his or her first chops on a Silvertone made in Japan by the Teisco company. 1967 Teisco Del Rey ET-110 Tulip Shape Body Vintage Electric Solidbody Guitar – 100% All Original Single Pickup E-110 Made in Japan Serial Sticker MIJ (5938xx) Although Teisco was one of the pioneers of the solid body electric guitar industry in Japan in the 1950s with their models TG-54,TN-54, J-1 and J-2, it was Kawai who were well positioned in the distribution of musical instruments when the 1960s guitar boom started, because of their piano manufacturing. $1,889. Vintage Teisco del ray Model et 200 Electric guitar made in japan 1965. importer/distributor. $588. 5 Jan 1, 2025 · Up for sale is an original 60s Teisco model badge and nails. Then it disappeared, which coincided with the sale of Teisco to the Kawai Company. Teisco ET-200 ca. The J-5 is one of Teisco's earliest solidbodies and was made to emulate the shape of the then-new Les Paul. One of the original Teisco importers was George Rose of Los Angeles, California. or Best Offer +$142. Pre-Owned. This is the only specimen of that kind that I have ever seen, so it is exceedingly rare. It has several paint chips and rub marks around the edges and sides that are depicted in the pictures. Aug 13, 2023 · It was included in the 1964 Teisco catalog (Japanese language) and then it was gone in a poof. Nice sunburst finish. Circa 1967 KENT Model Number 740; 6-String SolidBody Nov 16, 2021 · This guitar comes from an important transition period in the Teisco story. 95" depth at the 2nd fret, small block inlay, Teisco gold foil pickups, nut width 1. or Best Offer +$75. Teisco was a Japanese budget brand that produced guitars starting in the late '40s. Westheimer’s electric line at the time was built in Japan by Teisco and branded as such before the name changed to Teisco Del Ray. Made in Japan. We offer a lot of free guitar catalogs of many Japanese brands or Made in Japan guitars. Monterey Park Guitar Shop (Online Only-No Pick Ups) Alhambra, CA WMI began importing the Teisco-built Kingston guitars in 1961, and also used the Teisco Del Rey trademark extensively beginning in 1964. A Testament to the Solid Construction of KENT Guitars. The company was acquired by Electric Guitar Teisco K-4L Model Red Burst Made in Japan S/N 339516 with Case. That's where the "Audition" portion of the I. My guess is Teisco, but maybe after the Kawai purchase as there are also similarities with some Kawai models. Imported to the USA by the Western Auto retail chain, this Truetone has all of the hallmarks of a guitar manufactured in the Teisco factory and visually takes its cues from a Gibson SG Special. So, Teisco’s 6-string bass was very short-lived and is extremely rare I've arranged the photos by guitar type (solid body, semi-acoustic or bass) and by number of pickups. $198 price drop. 20. Jul 6, 2013 · These guitars were billed as “professional” models in their day, and were the most expensive Teisco hollowbody guitars in the 1969 Bennet Brother’s catalog, except for the 12 string model. I know Teisco was making this model until mid to late 1965 (the striped-chrome pickguard era). Apr 14, 2022 · Instead, they were Japanese-made budget guitars meant to attract buyers who couldn’t afford a brand like Fender. Welcome to the unofficial home of vintage Teisco guitars! This site is dedicated to all you guitarists out there who ever owned an old Japanese Teisco guitar, especially those of you who started out with one and still have it today. 00. According to Japanese guitar expert Frank Meyers, this Teisco with the Silvertone branding (the name that Sears put on its guitars) is not exactly a Teisco – it’s a Teisco made by Kawai. begins putting the Kay name on the Teisco products beginning in 1973, and continued on through the 1970s. 80 off) $579. The Neck of Mac’s Teisco Guitar. The Teisco company was founded in Japan in 1946 by Atswo Kaneko and Doryu Matsuda. No wonder guitars became so popular in the sixties, would you rather be playing a Teisco Del Ray or an accordion? Quick notes: 1) This is consigned. Those imported to the United States were branded as Teisco Del Rey starting in 1965. The company was originally called 'Aoi Onpa Kenkyujo' (roughly: Hollyhock Soundwave or Electricity Laboratories). 28 delivery. 00 shipping. Scoop this great guitar up, now! Vintage Teisco del ray Model wg Electric guitar made in japan 1965. Teisco guitars were often distributed under different brand names: in the USA Teisco, Teisco Del Rey, Kingston, World Teisco, Silvertone, Kent, Kimberly and Heit Deluxe were used. $750. AND WAIT FOR A RESPONSE. Will need new strings since it has never been restrung since Stunning and super rare Teisco/Kawai guitar, made in the late 1960s Japan. Teisco branded guitar (unknown model) featuring two (2) "Gold Foil" pickups. $65. We are selling this rare and vintage SG-style electric guitar by Orfeo / Teisco, made in Japan in the early 1960s! The inscription on the head says "Orfeo", but it was made in a Teisco factory. Pre-Owned · Teisco. At some point in ’64 the Japanese Teisco logo changed from the circle Swan-S to a stylized, modern sans-serif type set in an italicized T shape. Distributed in the U. Overall, it's a beautiful guitar. In any case, if you’re trying to recreate Mac’s guitar. Still, the guitar with all the bells and whistles was the ET-440. Other Teisco-built guitars had different trademarks (a rebranding technique), and the different brand names will generally indicate the U. The following table includes all the known and verified Teisco models of the 1950’s to 70’s, excluding the lawsuit models of the 70’s. Vintage Teisco Checkmate 23 Solid Jul 28, 2021 · Most people don’t give Teisco guitars a second look, Its offset horns bring to mind popular ’60s solidbody models from the likes of Fender and Mosrite. Originally $777, now $579 ($198 price drop) $777. Teisco started life as a partnership between Atsuwo Kaneko, a Hawaiian and Spanish guitarist, and an electrical engineer, Dory Matsuda. We just fitted this guitar with a brand new set of PING brand tuning machines, and strung it with D'Addario EXL110 . $30. 99 $799 Vintage Teisco Model 670 Bass Guitar Olympic White Bartolini Relic MIJ Japan. 80 off) $599. Built at a time before the rules of electric guitar building were as cast-iron as they are now, the Japanese based a lot of their early designs around what they'd heard electrics were like, so this has controls that are so '60s and ace you'll grin forever. 046 st Jan 13, 2022 · It took years for me to learn just how great this model plays and sounds. For instance, your guitar which has been identified as a "Teisco/Audition model 7003". The Polaris guitars were low-end beginners guitars. Here are a few from the mid-sixties. 1960s Teisco "Del Ray" EP-8TA++ Condition Made in Japan Teisco Electric Guitars. Teisco introduced the J-1 form for Les Paul Jr. It might be better if placed in the Americana section above but I have yet to see an Americana with a 6xx model number. $579. swanone7 (231) 100%. $463. Of course, the true proliferation of the technology was dominated by the Japanese makers of the time, and the Teisco Company led the way when Japan Music Trades magazine featured the newly introduced Teisco TRG-1 in June 1964. Teisco Del Rey basses from the 1960s are exemplary of the Japanese-made instruments that swept into the American market like a tsunami during the “guitar boom” – and were the primary contributor to the demise of America’s budget-guitar industry. Heit guitars from this era are known for their affordability, m Get the best price and selection of Teisco Guitars at Musician's Friend. Used values on Sorrento guitars typically range between $150 and $350 depending upon the number of pickups and features. C 1966 Teisco ET-210 serial number 100572 Double Pickup with Vibrato Transparent Cherry Red Beautiful All Original Near Mint Condition with Original Plastic StrapVintage Gear America is pleased to offer this near mint example of a 1966 Teisco Model ET-210 serial number 1000572 in fantastic all orig Kawai returned to the American marketplace in the mid-1980s with a line of quality bass guitar models, and reissued the Teisco Spectrum Five model in the early 1990s. This is a 1970s Global Electric Guitar Model 410/4010/EG202, possibly made by Teisco. Jun 8, 2021 · Below: If your first electric guitar was in the 1960’s, there is a good chance it was a Teisco. Teisco was one of several manufactures of guitars in Japan in the 60's-70's. Where an exact year isn't known I've made a 'best guess' at a range of years. It is a great sounding guitar. Teisco Electric Guitars. This guitar is original except for the replacement whammy bar and spring. You can find these square-pole single coils recreated in several Eastwood models such as the California Rebel, TB64 Six-Stringed Bass, or the Doubleneck 4/6. Some instruments may bear the shortened "Teisco" logo, many others were shipped in unlabeled. In 1956, the company name was changed to the Nippon Onpa Kogyo Co. $479. Teisco did not make a lot of acoustic guitars and this is the only classical guitar I have ever seen made by them. My 10-year hunt turned up the absent parts and, after getting the neck steamed, straightened and refretted, the guitar is now as amazing as the day it came from the factory. Many Teisco Guitars are eligible for free shipping. Dec 27, 2013 · Teisco Guitar & Bass Model Index (by Jimmy Noise) Should help a lot with model identification. Though sometimes sharing some similar looks, Kawai guitars tend to be a bit inferior to original Teisco guitars, especially when it comes to the wiring and pickups. The Japanese company again changed names, this This Teisco E-110 Tulip is a beautiful, unique guitar with surprisingly strong tone. The Teisco Del Ray was perhaps the most popular student guitar from the 1960’s. Along with the photographs, and Kent Katalog Pix, see the Video from Dave Chappelle's 1998 Motion Picture Masterpiece "Half Baked" for a scene in which the "Ghost of Jerry Garcia" puts his KENT Model Number 740 Guitar to good use. in 1954, which would become the company’s standard form. In 1956 the name was changed to 'Nippon Ompa Kogyo Co'. Kawai then discontinued the Teisco guitars brand in 1969, although it survived on models sold in Japan until 1977. Originally $599, now $479. (3,967) Preferred Seller Quick Shipper. Categories: Semi-Hollow; History of the Guitar These guitars were built in Japan in the guitar boom and exported to the UK, commonly you see these guitar models under an audition or top twenty name, the reason I can say for sure this is the Top Twenty is because of the pin placement on the headstock which matches the c 1960s Heit (Teisco) Electric Guitar (2 Pick-Ups) with Vintage Vinyl Gig Bag – Made in Japan Feb 17, 2009 · A 8 - 10 inch radius block of the appropriate radius if the fretboard is radiused. This model is quite rare, and in addition, it comes in a red sunburst finish with a white pickguard. Even so, the name game for ’60s-era Japanese and European guitars gets tricky due to the many brands that wholesalers and importers attached to their models. Browse More Gear from Top Shops. Features: • 2 Pickups each with individual on/off sliders • Volume / Tone Knobs • 31 1/8 overall Length • Non-Origi Up for sale is this Teisco ET-220. Teisco was founded in ’46 by Hawaiian and Spanish guitarist Atswo Kaneko and electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. May 23, 2016 · Japanese guitar maker Teisco introduced two transistorized models in 1964: the round-necked TRG-1 and the TRH-1 lap steel. 1967 Teisco Del Rey ET-110 Tulip Shape Body Vintage Electric Solidbody Guitar – 100% All Original Single Pickup E-110 Made in Japan Serial Sticker MIJ (5938xx) Used – Very Good Originally $269, now $169 ($100 price drop) Kawai continued to brand their own Kawai manufactured guitars as “TEISCO” into the late 1970s, launching what guitar collectors refer to as the “lawsuit” era, with Kawai producing copies of well known guitar models of Fender and Gibson until the intellectual property/copyright infringement issue was settled. The Kent Americana series guitars had rectangular fretboard markers, Fender-style headstock shapes, and different pickup covers, although they might be identical internally. (In the States, MJ-2s carried the ET-200 name. Teisco Del Rey Tulip Electric Guitar - Model ET-210. 68", fingerboard radius 14", weight 6. These will come once we have completed the ones below. 00 delivery. 20 ($119. 010 - . Teisco. 2) I've done it all up and it's ready to go! 3) Please read the following text for full details and specs -- it's borrowed from my original blog post on itI've worked on various other Japanese-made Teisco Spectrum models but I think this is the first Spectrum Vintage 1960’s 1970’s HARMONY TEISCO ‘TULIP’ H-802 H802 Sunburst ‘Wide Spaced’ Pickups Ver. Originally $579, now $463. This method is permanent and will repair a twisted neck as well. These earliest Teiscos were plain Teisco-brand (not Teisco del Rey). Few non-American guitar brands have meant so much to so many American guitar buffs as Teisco guitars. Known models so far: (note-the '1' in these model listings refers to one speaker and the '2' refers to 2 speakers, i. All the guitar and bass catalogues of the Japanese brand Teisco are available for free. Teisco US 1965 Guitar Catalogue. The Teisco is only worth about $160. model 71 has one speaker and model 72 has 2) "Echo Box"- 1-6" speaker, tubes: 2@6AV6, 1@6AR5, 1@6X4 rectifier Dec 17, 2024 · Teisco Kawai Silvertone 3 Pickup Electric Guitar model 4013 Japan. Nov 19, 2013 · Teisco EP-8T, a deep blood-red color, and my favorite player, just perfect in my hands in every way. $115. Teisco Electric Guitar EP-10T Vintage Semi Hollow Body Rare White Color Great All Original Condition . SOLD | View similar gear Teisco; Model: Del Rey EP-8T. Apr 13, 2021 · Many Teisco models sported Fender-esque single-coil pickups that have been described as sporting the chime of a Strat, with a thicker low end and bold mid-range expression. Popular Models; Fender Precision Bass Vintage 1960’s 1970’s HARMONY TEISCO ‘TULIP’ H-802 H802 Sunburst ‘Wide Spaced’ Pickups Ver. However, you will have altered a vintage guitar. Sponsored. The earliest model was the TG1. The last cool feature of this model is the headstock. Teisco Bass Guitar, Model 559-1462, Early 70's, Sunburst, 24" Scale, Very Cool. It features one of the In the 1960s, the world was hungry for electric guitars, and Japanese manufacturers such as Teisco, Guyatone, and Matsumoku seized on the opportunity to export mass-produced axes. Sorrento was a brand name used by the Japanese manufacturer Teisco during the 1960s. It was absolutely terrible, didn’t stay in tune, the electronics barely worked, I remember the neck was a little loose in the neck pocket, it felt terrible to play and was just Vintage 1960’s 1970’s HARMONY TEISCO ‘TULIP’ H-802 H802 Sunburst ‘Wide Spaced’ Pickups Ver. Kent Model 534 Basin Street Model Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar, made by Teisco (1965), made in Japan, sunburst lacquer finish, nato mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard. 21 watching. 20 ($115. In about 1964, Jack Westheimer began bringing in Teisco guitars bearing the Teisco Del Rey logo. While Kawai continues to be a dominant company in keyboards (notably their high quality pianos and synthesizers) they discontinued production of guitars and basses by the late 1990s. $275. I may be wrong, but I think Global is just a Teisco knock off. 3 days ago · Has a truss rod as well. Please: no jokes about Teisco "no-casters," (source: Michael Wright, Guitar Stories, Volume One). Check out this Blackjack by Teisco Violin Style Hollowbody 1960s Vintage Electric Guitar! This guitar is extremely cool featuring a nicely crafted hollow body for a rich, airy tone! The pair of single-coil pickups are powerful and punchy! Killer guitar for the price, this is a great piece of The 1966 MJ-2L was the third and best version of this model because this was the year where they finally combined for the first and last time the best upgrades: designed pick-guard, the beautiful special in-lay neck, the coolest version of the headstock and the mosrite tremolo all together on one guitar and all this before Teisco was acquired Nov 29, 2018 · Popular Teisco Models Guitar Model: Spectrum 5. TEISCO Model EG-SW2 Electric Lap Steel Guitar 6 String w/ Hard case Tested *56. or Best Offer. 1960s Del Rey single pick up guitar model E-110, sometimes also referred to as the tulip guitar due to its symmetrical upper bout shape. We offer the largest free guitar catalogue database on the internet. However, by the 1970s, Teisco Guitars began to decline in popularity due to increased competition from other guitar manufacturers and changes in the musical landscape. Sep 12, 2011 17,918 39,925 Up for sale, a 1960s Truetone Rock-Star manufactured by Teisco in Japan and in excellent condition. After rotating through several names, they chose Teisco in the early ’60s, purportedly because Kaneko simply liked the sound of it. e. The Japanese company again changed names, this The rights to the Kay name were acquired by Sol Weindling and Barry Hornstein, who were importing Teisco Del Rey (Kawai) guitars to the U. Nevertheless, for years Teiscos were the Dec 23, 2022 · From 1952 to 1974, the Teisco EO-180 electric guitar was the first model to be manufactured. 80 off. For the musical instrument enthusiasts, this is considered to be the holy grail of the vintage Japanese guitars and one of the most popular guitar models during the 1960s. Model K-2T. This was the first guitar to incorporate an amplifier and speaker into the body of the guitar. A real beauty and a slice of Japanese guitar history. Get the guaranteed best prices on Teisco Electric Guitars at Musician's Friend. Fret Teisco Electric Guitar EP-10T Vintage Semi Hollow Body Rare White Color Great All Original Condition . The models numbers are guitars and basses that will have a Teisco logo. Fans of the brand sometimes point to James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins using an ET-460 in the video for “ Rocket ,” but the similarly styled guitar is actually the two-pickup Feb 8, 2014 · Teisco probably realized this, because these pickups were gone and replaced with the square-polepiece models that were found on most Teisco guitars from late 65, on into the later 60s. How to fix a Global Teisco guitar Sep 12, 2022 · This vintage Teisco Spectrum guitar features rainbow-colored tone-switching options The PRS Standard is one of the two models that started PRS Guitars back in May 1, 2013 · This Silvertone is a Model 1437, otherwise known as a Teisco WG-4L. 1970 Commonly known as a “Tulip”, this model Teisco was produced from 1969 to 1975. Mar 21, 2017 · Kawais are probably most often mistaken for Teiscos because Kawai bought the Teisco brand name in 1967 and continued to make familiar Teisco guitars, while adding new models every year. Sep 5, 2017 · At first, Kingston guitar models were limited to acoustics that were similar in style to Harmony’s Stella line. Most Teisco Electric Guitars are eligible for free shipping. It was not this one specifically but it looked similar. It came to me via eBay from Mathew in Burbank California, still in its battered originaI case. The market for affordable electric guitars grew so much that in 1966 over 750,000 guitars were exported from Japan. This model was an inspiration in creating its subsequent models such as Spectrum 22, 2, 3 and 4. importing company. Teisco Del Rey vintage electric guitar! This is a super clean guitar with only a few minor scratches. Within that I've tried to arrange them in chronological order as accurately as I can. When I got my 1967 model Spectrum, the tuners, knobs, logos and bridge cover were missing. I have a quantity of these handles available. There are some minor cosmetic flaws on the guitar's body, but it plays and sounds wonderful. It appears to be a rare color as I can only find references to Burst and Red models in these 2nd generation ET-220s. 14560100 for Sears Robuck & Co from the early 1970’s, finished in a beautiful 3-tone sunburst. Has some nice binding around the body and a dark tone on the back of the body. comes in. $395. Teisco also produced numerous models of guitar and bass amplifiers which were often sold under the Checkmate brand name, but also named Teisco or Silvertone as well as Beltone and Melody. yzqm zit qyfhti mlsdk dewv xqcduddb nqpl amkcq tgl xhgsad vbezlv mdbkz qodhh gntu lnpvkd