Silvertone badged Teisco Model 759-T437-1

[deadfoot]

This is a tobacco (?) sunburst model that I got as a gift 25 years ago.

The good: All the electronics work, and I believe everything is original including the original switches and knobs. The only thing not original is the "double-height" spring for the tremolo bar. I've since lost the original. Also, the color is pretty cool, I've yet to see another one like it.

The bad: The frets could use some freshening and I would seriously consider replacing the nut fret as it is well worn. The neck is not straight; however I think with some proper truss rod adjustment it could be made better but probably not perfect.

This are some small thumbs of it:



More details and higher res pictures are here:

What do you Teisco fans say?

[VintAxe]

Hi deadfoot,

It is my impression that these Teisco K 4L model guitars have been increasing in value over the past couple of years. I think one of these guitars in good condition can sell for $500 if you are patient.

Now, yours appears to have some issues that will reduce that price. If the neck can be fixed to provide reasonable action and good intonation the fret issue won't reduce value much. If the neck can not be fixed then you would probably make more money parting the guitar out. One of the ironic things about these budget Japanese instruments from the 60's is that they are worth more in parts than complete instruments.

I've got dibs on the tailpiece if you decide to part it out. sb