When one doesn't know the brand of a vintage guitar, they call it Kay if it's from the US, Teisco if it looks Japanese and Eko if it feels Italian.
This one is a Teisco.
Bertram D
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Judging by the pickups and scratchplate I'm pretty sure that's a Kay ET-200 Made in Taiwan.
ReplyDeletethats correct . i have 3 of them
DeleteWe used to call these "Woolworths guitars".
ReplyDeletethe headstock is typically Teisco, though...
ReplyDelete"Audition by Kawai (ca.1960s)" seems several design with this guitar "1970s Teisco / Audition", although the body shape, pickups, and pickguard look different.
ReplyDelete(As you know, Kawai acquired Teisco in Dec. 1966)
I'm refurbishing one of these myself and its missing the retainer bar. did you have to replace yours??? any thoughts on what I can do/where to look for one?
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