Pickups ohm out at about 2.5K each and they appear to be in series when both are on. No fret or play wear- such damage as there is appears to be from age and storage issues. The neck scale is about 23 1/2" and it's dead straight and easy to play- not big and clunky. It has a little finish damage to the points- like all pointy guitars- and there are 2 extra holes- now plugged and touched up, on the edge where someone moved the strap buttons around.
Hardware, and especially the stripey aluminum guard are Teisco hallmarks.
This Jetson's-looking thing is a 60's Teisco product branded Kingston- imported by Westheimer of NY.
Very snarly and has a really nice bite that in Posted with Soundwise its what you woudl expect from this era Japan guitar. more It is playable up and down as well but you can tell the previous owner set it up for slide. Neck itself has some relief in it(there is no truss rod adjustment) and with the new taller nut it's more set up for slide with higher action. Frets are smaller profile and do show wear but still retain a playable profile. Has a really cool looking metal mirror finish pickguard. There's one tone and one voume control and a slider switch labeled treble/solo. Has 2 pickups each with an on/off rocker switch. Electronics are a bit scratchy but all does work. The"B" and high"E" string plastic tuner bushings are missing. All aprts appear to be original except the nut which is a modern replacement. Guitar has its original red finish and sports a maple neck with bound rosewood fingerboard. PLEASE SCROLL BELOW DESCRIPTION FOR FULL-SIZE DETAILED PHOTOS Nifty made in Japan ca.1960's electric guitar. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 10AM AND 5PM MON. ATTENTION CALIFORNIA AND LOCAL PICK-UP CUSTOMERS WHILE ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICK-UP. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITEMS EVER BE SHIPPED BEFORE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. PAYMENT POLICY WINNING BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION END. Everything included with this item is pictured. If you are in need of a item like this then don't hesitate and BID NOW! All items come exactly as pictured. With a little love, should still be totally playable for years to come! Made by the now defunct Teiso Del Ray company, one of the best names in vintage guitars! You won't be disappointed with this one! Will most likely need some work but does feature a quality steel reinforced neck that still feels solid as a rock! The super lightweight, hollowbody design of this one will get you great sound whether playing bare bones or plugged in! Great for a collector! Don't let this great deal on a quality guitar pass you by! Any questions, please ask. Regardless though, this is still one cool guitar for anyone looking for a great project! All switches and pickups function just fine but the body is showing its age! Lots of minor nicks and scratches all over(pictured) but no serious cracks! is missing the pick guard and the high"e" string.
I could be wrong though as the model and serial number plate has been removed from the back. Am about 90% sure this is the EP-8T model which would place it as being manufactured in Japan in 1964. more guitar! you just found it! This is a used TEISCO DEL RAY EP-8T 1964 VINTAGE HOLLOWBODY 6 STRING RIGHT ELECTRIC GUITAR! Definitely has some cosmetic issues(pictured) but has been tested and still sounds great! Don't really have much information about this one. ARTS PAWN SHOP(562) 695-4640 TEISCO DEL RAY EP-8T 1964 VINTAGE HOLLOWBODY 6 STRING RIGHT ELECTRIC GUITAR! NO RESERVE! Looking for a great deal on a classic.