TEISCO 60' made JV Bizarre Guitar WG-2L

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 guitar born in the year of the Tokyo Olympics is this TG series.

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.

The neck is FAT and looks like GIBSON. 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 knit, 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.

Truss Rod	Adjustable
Nut Width (mm)	43.8
Bridge Screw	O.K
Weight (Kg)	3.64
PU	Original
Condition	Mint-
Repair	No Arm, Toremolo Unit Plating
Estimated shipping weight	8 Kg
Price	N.F.S

Brand or Manufacturer	Teisco
Model	TG-64
Serial Number	None
Product Year (Estimated)	Mid. 60's Maybe 1964
Body Color	Sunburst
Body Material	No Idea
Neck Material	No idea
Neck Condition	Straight and Fat
Frets	Proper