1960s Teisco-made Hollowbody Electric Guitar


These Japanese-made boxes (pretty sure this is a Teisco make) pop up all the time on eBay and the like. This one was brought in by a customer of mine for a setup and replacement whammy bar and after work it actually turned out just fine despite a few condition issues. I didn't snag a soundclip but the tone is definitely that 60s jangle I associate with Teisco single coils plus a bit more fundamental thump. It's fun!

The body style on this seems to be a rip of Fender's Coronados mixed with a healthy dose of overabundant 4-ply tortoise. Ironically, the shorter 24 3/4" scale makes this feel more "Gibson" in the hands.




The zero fret was actually at just about the right height, though the neck has a small twist/bit of relief despite cranking down the truss rod. Someone (thankfully) replaced the original tuners a while back.


Big old pearl dots in a rosewood board...



The bridge is a lot like a Fender Mustang bridge and the different slots allow for easy string-spacing changes.


The whammy is next to useless with the worn-out spring that's in it but at least (if you have a light touch) you can get some tune-stable warble. The old bar I had in my parts bin was a decent match for it.


Comments

Motorbuffalo said…
Jake,
What in heck is that guitar-shaped contraption in the background of some of these pictures?
Its_me said…
If anyone has a hint where I can find this Guitar again I would be a happy man. This was my first guitar in 1975, unfortunately I sold it in the 80‘.
Unknown said…
Its_me,
I have this exact guitar and was thinking about posting it on my Reverb page. if you are interested I can send you information on it before I post!
Its_me said…
Hi Unknown

Yes please can you send some pics to my email palacy at hotm. Com?
Thank you
Nino
Its_me said…
Hi Unknown

Yes please can you send some pics to my email palacy at hotmail.com?
Thank you
Nino
John In Sydney said…
Hello, I own this guitar under the name of Coronet, it was stolen but found in peices, I have all the parts to rebuild but I am missing the pickguard scratch plate, if anyone knows how I can replace it please let me know, I am in Australia thank you
Unknown said…
If they still looking for that guitar , I have one... I'm in u. S. A. Texas
maria teresa said…
I want information about the guitar you have in Texas... can you send me information to my mail: maritere.spinoza@gmail.com
will appreciate it is for a gift for my son
of if someone else has one