(Thanks to Mike Fox, Leslie Hampton and Doug Agnew. Measuring about a half foot longer than a Stratocaster, this tall drink of water weighs just over five pounds! One could easily do an entire gig on this guitar. Within the wide realm of vintage Japanese guitars, and Teisco in particular, collectors tend to gravitate towards models with the most bizarre body shapes and finishes, and most elaborate electronic. But while it may seem a bargain, just remember that you’ll undoubtedly have to take it to a good luthier to make it play as good as it looks. While Teisco guitars are known more for their wild visual flair than their playability, interest in these instruments is definitely on the rise. Suffice to say, the Del Rey EP-10T hasn’t quite appreciated in value the same way an early ’60s Strat has.
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If you find one that’s stock, in great cosmetic condition and set up nicely, it could easily set you back about a thousand bucks. This is a great collector piece in excellent condition This Teisco made Silvertone 1424 is equivalent to the Teisco branded EP-11t. When new, it listed for about $70, or roughly a quarter of what a Fender Stratocaster was going for in the early ’60s. Vintage Silvertone Model 1424 Semi Hollow Body Teisco - COOL GUY Electric guitar This is a very cool looking Silvertone Model 1424 electric guitar. The Del Rey EP-10T is one of the more collectible Teiscos. And either due to the headstock angle or the absence of tall frets, there isn’t much sustain, a common issue with many vintage budget guitars. The pickups are so microphonic that they squeal even at low volumes. With both pickups on, however, we were rewarded with a full-bodied “macho acoustic guitar” rhythm sound that was a blast to play.Īs for using distortion, forget it. Once the guitar was plugged in, the bridge pickup setting proved to be bright and garagey, while the neck setting was rather muted and almost too bassy. You never know what you’re going to get with a 50-plus-year-old guitar, and the Del Rey EP-10T was no exception to the rule.
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I can send you photos and even a video I recorded using it 17 years ago.As for using distortion, forget it. Teisco would have had a bin full of pickups all marked and when that ran out they would of sourced more pickups until they ran out, same with necks and all the other parts, which is why one guitar can be totally different to another, i also believe the OP's guitar is a transition from the 64 VN-4 to the 65 WG-4l judging by the headstock and the. It is in great condition except for dirty rocker switches. The back of the headstock had a small metal Made in Japan tag held on with tiny nails. Ive had quite a few of this particular model through my workshop, as its one of my. It has the Guyatone G logo on the headstock and the truss rod cover says Tokoyo Sound Co. Japanese guitar from Audition, originally sold by Woolworths. Where it is different from all the others I have seen is the two 3 position rocker switches on the upper horn. It has 2 single coil pickups with massive slugs, trem arm, 1 vol and 1 tone knob in the usual spot. I am wondering if I have one that was not mafe for export. I have been searching the web for a couple weeks, and can’t find a single photo, drawing or ad for this one. The Teisco Del Rey is PERFECT for Boogie and Blues. 'Hound Dog' Taylor famously used a variety of Teisco-era guitars which included the Del Rey. I am trying to identify a Guyatone that I got at a swap meet in the S.F. so this is the last original production example of this model. I have had many guitars over the last 47 years. Vintage Teisco Japan 2 Pickup Electric Guitar Parts / Repair. Even in its original state its value is only about 1,500 at best. Teisco Excetro Harley-1 Guitar From Japan Wrn797. Now before someone has a hissyfit that i’ve ruined a “vintage” guitar, and diminished it’s value, remember it had already been painted five times before. An outstanding job! Shoot, ol Wilson Picket hisself played this guitar back in 66 or67. I just wish he could have seen the finished guitar. passed and he did get to see the oak veneer and he really liked it. I had started the refinish project before Charles.
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Never stripped! Just sanded and a new color applied. This guitar had been re-painted five times previously. I replicated the pickguard in carbon fiber. I refinished the guitar by veneering the top in oak and a sunburst finish was added. I’m a short fella, as are my extremities. I’ve been aquainted with this guitat since 1965.
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I have (and cherish) a1957 Fender Duo-Sonic, that was “willed” to me by a very dear friend who passed on a few years ago.