It appears that it was likely purchased along with a vintage Checkmate amplifier, as there was a manual for that amp with all the other stuff. The Teisco is in a pretty amazing condition overall for a 50-55 year old guitar of this type. Signed, but unfortunately not dated, original warranty card, and a bunch of old guitar lesson booklets. It's beat to hell, but it's almost certainly been with this guitar since day one, and was also stuffed with some interesting things from WAAAY back, including it's three page one-fold, 8 1/2 x 11 'owner's manual'. It cost me too much, of course, but that seldom stopped me before, so here it is.Īs I was buying it, one of the store guys said that it also had a 'cardboard case', and went somewhere in back to retrieve it. It is a mid-late 1960's Teisco Del Rey model ET-312 Deluxe triple-pickup solidbody. Well, to make a short story even shorter, I bought it. I’ve learned and been in love with the bass ever since.Ĭurrently, I play in a garage band called Thread and we are working on some original material to try and hit the streets.I waltzed into our local music store late this morning to see if I could find a soundhole pickup for that goofy little black cowboy guitar of mine, when I spotted this old thing on their wall. I started playing bass ten years ago when my friend’s band needed a bassist and influenced by the likes of Wooten, Flea, Ament, Newsted and others. I’m a 28 year old Puerto Rican HVAC tech living in Florida. Well, it may be to early to call it vintage, but I own a 1988 Celebrity by Ovation solid body that I rescued from an ex-boss’s closet for $60. Right now I’m saving some money to take it to a proper luthier and give it a good setup. The mystery of not knowing where has this instrument been, who has played it makes it the coolest thing about having a vintage bass.
I think it’s great to be able to enjoy a piece of art, and an instrument built 40+ years ago. What else do you want to share about your gear? JOYO 2.4GHz Wireless Guitar System 4 Channels Rechargeable Audio Wireless Transmitter Receiver. Mark Farner, from Grand Funk Railroad, played one back when he played bass with Terry Knight and The Pack. Teisco Del Rey(TM)-style'Gold Foil' Clip-in Magnetic Pickup with Amp Cord. I was doing some research and found that country musician Johnny Paycheck used to play a similar model when he started as the bass player for George Jones in the early 60’s. Also, the striped aluminum pick guard and head stock plate looks awesome.Īny notable bassists play the same instrument? I’ve only added a few stickers and the only part missing is the Teisco “nailed” logo, which turn out can be quite rare and expensive. Orig TEISCO Model E-110 DEL-REY Electric Guitar TAILPIECE w/Orig MOUNTING SCREWS 32.00 5.50 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Set (2) Vintage TEISCO Elecric Guitar STRAP BUTTONS 100 Authentic JAPAN 14.00 5.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED VINTAGE 1960s Kay Harmony Knobs 1960s Gold 34.30 Was: 49.00 5. I was kind of afraid to buy on eBay, but the transaction went well and I was relieved when I confirmed everything worked well.
I found the EB-200 on eBay and after a short negotiation, it became the newest member of the family. So as soon as I got a job, I started to hunt for a substitute and decided I wanted a vintage instrument. The company also produced a 6-string bass, similar to Fender’s Bass VI, with a body more similar to a Jazzmaster.īefore I moved to Florida from Puerto Rico, I had to part ways with one of my bass guitars for economic reasons (a Dean EVO XM). Teisco basses have an unusual pickup design, which is exclusive to the Del Rey series, which includes a large, rectangular chrome pickup, with plastic holding the poles in place.
0 kommentar(er)
