This is a late 1960's Teisco thinline Hollowbody guitar in the Gibson ES style. The model number listed on the back nameplate is the EP-8T with the T in the model number for the tremolo. 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 Tremolo bar is also missing and the spring itself is missing. With the hole in the trussrod pocket it seems this guitar has spent part of it's life as a wall hanger. It has the usual fussy switches and pots that you'll find on a 40 year old guitar that hasn't been restored.
The stamped serial number was a tantalizing lead that of course led nowhere. Mo August 22, 2020 at 1:46 PM. My Father's old Kay K - 27 Circa 1952 - 1956. Definitely a project guitar. I have most parts which are not existing / installed. He never had or used a guitar case for this guitar - played it often - didn't. Teisco Del Rey Serial Numbers Teisco Del Ray Guitar 1960s Recently I visited a guitar store in Palo Alto and discovered this fascinating little relic of the '60s waiting to be bought.This is a genuine 1965 or '66 Silvertone model 1435, basically a rebranded Teisco MJ-2L sold through Sears.
The Teisco brand name stands for 'Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company'. Teisco was founded in 1946 by renowned Hawaiian and Spanish guitarist Atswo Kaneko, and electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. Teisco guitars sold in the United States were badged 'Teisco Del Rey' beginning in 1964. Teisco guitars were also imported in the U.S. under several brand names including Silvertone, Jedson, Kent, Kingston, Kimberly, Tulio, Heit Deluxe and World Teisco. While guitars manufactured by Teisco were ubiquitous in their day, they are now very collectable.
Teisco Serial Numbers
Teisco Serial Numbers
Teisco Serial Number Lookup
This guitar will be sold on ebay soon. Check my about me page for the ebay listing.