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Specifications (MFG catalog & Actual Check)
Guitar Carte
Code : 80000654
| TEISCO TG The 1960s were a childhood for me, my family added TVs, washing machines, telephones, record players, microwave ovens, etc. one by one that time. I remember watching the Olympics on TV. There was a student movement, but it was an era of high economic growth. The export value, which was 4,055 Million US $ in 1960, became 20,000 Million US $ in 1970. Economic margins make many cultures bloom. Outside of Japan, it was the time of the Vietnam War, but the momentum of the war was increasing in the United States. It made Hippies, psychedelic rock is born in music. The Japanese musical instrument industry sales were increased by Hawaiian music booming and later Ventures music. The economy development made many young people could easily pick up the guitars at home. The Japanese musical instrument industry such as TEISCO, GUYATONE and other were growing significantly during this period. Tesco was actually founded in 1946 and initially manufactured steel guitars and amplifiers for Hawaiian music. The production of electric guitars also started in 1952, and will lead the electric boom in the 1960s. Since the distribution of musical instruments was almost the same as record sales, record companies and audio companies also Started selling guitars. Musical instrument makers have also started exporting, helped by the booming overseas economy. I have heard many young American soldiers who stayed in Japan bought the guitars during the Vietnam War. Probably it was proper price toys for them. The TG series guitar was born in the year of the Tokyo Olympics. Perhaps it was influenced by FENDER JAGUAR released in 1962, I felt. There is a hole called Monkey Grip. Is it for balance or is it easier to hold by hand? It's unclear if it's just a design, but it's a unique design. I got this RG many years ago. I beleive it is TG-64, but the pickguard and tremolo unit is different from original. Some people pointed out this is TG-65. NO idea... I could not find out TG-65 on Teisco catalog. The neck is a bit FAT compare with Fender guitars. Generally, the neck of Japanese electric guitars around this time is thick. It's too thick for me with small hands.It is not really a good guitar, compare with the current technical standards. However, such a point makes me feel nostalgic. PICK UP is also a single type and very clean tone. Is the metal pick-guard made for Noise protection? Or just cost effectiveness? Anyway, it works as noise countermeasure. Interesting is the tremolo unit, which is well thought out as a cavity-less, mounting-only method. Probably, these constructions were influenced by Bigsby unit. Obviously, simple construction and mounting method are mass production essential. Well, Teisco TG is a historical model of the Japanese guitar industry. |
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Comments from Music-Trade.co.jp
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Nut Width (mm) | 42.95 |
| Bridge Screw | O.K |
| Weight (Kg) | 3.69 |
| PU | Original |
| Condition | Fair |
| Repair | Knobs. circuit, no arm |
| Estimated shipping weight | 8 Kg |
| Price | ASK |
| Brand or Manufacturer | Teisco |
| Model | TG-65 or 64 |
| Serial Number | None |
| Product Year (Estimated) | Mid. 60's Maybe 1965 |
| Body Color | Sunburst |
| Body Material | No Idea |
| Neck Material | No idea |
| Neck Condition | Straight and Fat |
| Frets | Proper |
