man, it's like the universe is taunting me.
He also conveyed that his dad 'would be willing to accept whatever I offered'.
TEISCO DEL REY EP 8T GUITAR SERIAL
Update: I did get an image text from the seller, confirming the model as an EP-9T, right by the serial number. So I reasoned if I landed anything vintage it would likely be something affordable, like an old Danelectro. I can't justify investing thousands in an heirloom, even if it is a joy to play. The upshot is after this long everything should be pretty stable. Even if it's mint I still don't want an unfixable neck twist, or the like. Yes I'm definitely glad it's within driving distance, I want to check it out thoroughly. I remember them showing up for sale in the Sears catalogs. I've heard Teiscos were still very decently crafted for inexpensive Japanese-made guitars, but then quality control wasn't as consistent back then, either. I'm already sold on the square pole single-coil pups. Truth! I have that justification memorized for whenever my wife starts counting my murder of guitars! 7 one reason i have 11 electric guitars is that they make me play differently. You often have to come to this sort of guitar and adapt to it rather than expecting to play the same ideas you can on a "better" guitar, but IMO the sounds from the pickups are worth it. As much as I dug the look, I always ended up grabbing for another guitar. The only way to tell is try it in person. Some are/were great, and some are hopeless no matter how much tinkering you put into them. Old japanese guitars vary wildly in quality and playability. with a guitar in the condition of this one you're getting the best possible option, and if you don't like it you could likely flip it for 150-200% of asking price. and the woods can be remarkable.i have a Kent body that's one solid piece of mahogany. yes, the electronics and hardware can be rather primitive, but they're generally quite able to be tweaked into a good state for playing. Japanese pickups from that era are amazingly diverse, and many of them sound fantastic. With a pro-grade setup they can be really fun guitars. oh for godsake someone talk me out of this before I shop again!**** 2 It's virtually unplayed, he says it's about as clean as it gets for a 55 year old guitar.Īny personal experiences or takes on 60s Teiscos? His 83 year old dad bought it new in 1966. I'm guessing it would be most comparable to my Casino, tone-wise. The fellow selling it says it's an EP-9T, but it appears to be either an 8T or an L2. As if I need another guitar, and I may still pass on this one. Check my about me page for the ebay listing. While guitars manufactured by Teisco were ubiquitous in their day, they are now very collectable. under several brand names including Silvertone, Jedson, Kent, Kingston, Kimberly, Tulio, Heit Deluxe and World Teisco. Teisco guitars were also imported in the U.S. Teisco guitars sold in the United States were badged "Teisco Del Rey" beginning in 1964. Teisco was founded in 1946 by renowned Hawaiian and Spanish guitarist Atswo Kaneko, and electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. The Teisco brand name stands for 'Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company'. It has the usual fussy switches and pots that you'll find on a 40 year old guitar that hasn't been restored. With the hole in the trussrod pocket it seems this guitar has spent part of it's life as a wall hanger. The Tremolo bar is also missing and the spring itself is missing. The guitar is in very good shape although it's missing the original nameplate and the bridge has been changed out for a modern style. The model number listed on the back nameplate is the EP-8T with the T in the model number for the tremolo. This is a late 1960's Teisco thinline Hollowbody guitar in the Gibson ES style.