Can anyone help me identify this vintage guitar?
Posted by on 8th May 2010 in Performing Arts
Shana Wagner asked:
I recently came upon this beautiful vintage guitar. I got it from a friend who told me it was a Teisco from the 60s, but it doesn’t say anything on the guitar.
I recently came upon this beautiful vintage guitar. I got it from a friend who told me it was a Teisco from the 60s, but it doesn’t say anything on the guitar.
Anything you can tell me about this guitar would be great! Thanks!
here are a few pictures:
headstock -
http://i43.tinypic.com/wluh08.jpg
body-
http://i40.tinypic.com/2u6l9pt.jpg
full-
http://i42.tinypic.com/35ktxmp.jpg
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May 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I believe that is a vintage Hagstrom or a KAPA Continental.
May 12th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Have you removed the neck to check for markings that might indicate who manufactured the guitar? Most Teisco guitars have the company emblem riveted to the headstock, so it’s hard to know if this one is Teisco or one of the dozens of brands that made replicas during the ’60s. You might also find information under the pickguard, in the electronics cavity.
During the ’60s, manufacturers made all sorts of funky, cool guitars under all sorts of brand names — Mosrite, Hofner, Guyatone, Univox, Airline, Kay, Prestige, Silvertone, etc. I’m guessing yours is Japanese, by the looks of it. But since the headstock isn’t marked, it will probably take a bit of effort to determine the manufacturer. But it’s in great shape and very cool! I wish I had something more definitive to tell you, but there were sooooo many brands making Teisco and Mosrite look-alikes during those days, I’m kind of at a loss. But if it plays nicely, you scored!
May 14th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
looks more like a teisco del ray which was a japanese company that made inexpensive instruments during the 60s and 70s. These were not exactly quality instruments and to call one “vintage” is a stretch. These instruments are not what we think of as collector instruments and are not worth a lot except nostalgia. They often had plywood bodies and laminated necks with very cheap electronics and inferior parts. they usually sold for less than $100 usually a LOT less (I bought one as a kid for $20!) although it may look retro cool but they are generally thought of as, well, junk, no offense!
May 15th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
I almost bought one of those recently. Unfortunately, I don’t have any idea what it is either… I ended up with an old Univox Hi-Flier instead. Great guitar.